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Total Energies Launch 3rd Edition Of Startupper Of The Year Challenge
Following the success of the first two editions, TotalEnergies is relaunching the Startupper of the Year Challenge in 32 countries of the African continent. During the previous edition, TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited rewarded four young entrepreneurs before the Covid pandemic. Beyond the entrepreneurial spirit, this 3rd edition of the Startupper Challenge of the Year reaffirms TotalEnergies’…
Just In: UPDF,DRC Army Launch Military Strikes On ADF Cells
Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) alongside Democratic Republic of Congo forces have launched military strikes against Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in eastern Congo. “This morning, we have launched joint air and artillery strikes against ADF camps with our Congolese allies,” said UPDF spokesperson Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso on Tuesday. AFP on Sunday reported that…
Umeme Hit By Multibillion Scandal After Managers Purchase Fake Yaka Meters From China
Uganda’s power supplier Umeme is battling a multibillion scandal involving the procurement of counterfeit Yaka, which has seen many Ugandans risk their lives to fix the Yaka meters whenever they blackout. As a result of the endless complaints pouring in at Umeme offices, we have learnt that the power distributor has since started sending out…
Ex-Minister Kibuule On Spot For Grabbing Government Property
Ronald Kibuule, the former State Minister for Water and Environment, has come under the spotlight over allegations that he is trying to use his influence to grab government property. Sources reveal that currently, Kibuule is involved in a bitter standoff with officials at the Ministry, over the ownership of the vehicle that he was using…
Red Flag! Deputy Speaker Anita Among Orders COSASE To Probe Scandalous UMEME As Concession Renewal Fuels Doubt
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among has directed the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to investigate scandalous UMEME’s conduct and present a report on the findings as soon as possible. Among, via her official Twitter handle on Tuesday said, “I am directing COSASE to investigate the conduct…
Police Arrest Terror Suspect With Bomb Making Materials
The Joint Intelligence and Counter Terror Task Teams, have arrested another member of the ADF terror cell, and recovered an assortment of terror related exhibits. The suspect identified as Isma Kiyemba, is a 24-year-old, male adult and resident of Makandwa village, Kajjansi Town Council, in Wakiso District, who was tracked down and arrested using advanced…
Police Officer Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen In Soroti
The territorial police in Soroti City, is actively investigating the alleged murder by shooting of its police officer and the subsequent robbery of his gun. According to ASP Ageca Oscar, the PRO of East Kyoga Region, facts indicate that on the November 30, at around 7 pm, the officer identified as Sgt. Emuria Gideon, was…
Museveni Summons All Presidential Advisors For a Week Long Kyankwanzi Retreat
President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni has summoned all his Advisors for a presidential retreat at Kyankwanzi according to the Office of the President. The retreat is scheduled to begin on the 12th of December, and will run for a full week. All Presidential Advisors are expected to attend in order to have their inaugural general…
Mbarara North MP Under Fire Over Purchase Of Nsambya Railway Land
Mbarara North Division MP, Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari, has been given a week’s ultimatum by the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprise to provide evidence of purchase of Nsambya railway land. Rukaari, who was appearing before the committee on Tuesday, 30 November 2021, shocked legislators when he said that he had forgotten the bank…
MPs Task Gov’t To Present Report On UPDF Deployment In Somalia, DRC
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has asked government to present to Parliament a comprehensive report on its foreign deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). This followed a matter raised by Hon Jonathan Ebwalu (Indp. Soroti West Division) about the presence of the UPDF in Somalia. Ebwalu said Parliament approved deployment of…