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President Museveni Receives Special Envoy From Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
President Yoweri Museveni last week received a Special Envoy from the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, His Excellency Brahim Ghali who paid a courtesy call on him at State House Entebbe. The Special Envoy, His Excellency Mohamed Salem Ould Salek conveyed to President Museveni warm greetings from the President of the Sahrawi Arab…
OP-ED: How Protecting Electricity Infrastructure Is a National Security Issue
By Denis JJjuuko Kampala: A friend always prefers to support small businesses in his neighbourhood near Kampala. He shops from small shops and kiosks. Many times, he patronizes the small bar near his home. When a somewhat modern salon opened up in his neighbourhood, he ditched the guys who had cut his hair for more…
OP-ED: Uganda’s Dangerous Mindset
By Andrew Mwenda: Kampala: There has grown and consolidated a depressing mindset in our country that for anything good to happen, government must be the one to do it. This mindset is most pronounced among the educated who have been fed onto this ideology of the state as Santa Claus. Visit social media and you…
Presidency Min. Babalanda To RDCs: Support Hajat Uzeiye’s Bazzukulu Mov’t Activities
The Presidency Minister, Milly Babalanda has directed all Resident District Commissioners añd their deputies to rally behind the NRM National Chairman’s Office (ONC) and the Bazzukulu teams undertaking mobilization activities in the field. Babalanda’s directive is contained in a letter to RDCs, saying the ONC is an office of the NRM chairman who is also…
KCCA Snores As Motorists Decry Poor State Of Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The sorry state of the stretch between Caltec Academy school and Hot loaf bakery along Sir Apollo Kaggwa road has irked motorists. Sir Apollo Kaggwa road stretches from the Bwaise roundabout to Gaddafi National Mosque. However, the road has deep potholes from the junction connecting to Caltec Academy school to the Hot Loaf bakery…
UEGCL Posts Ugx 27.9bn Net Profit As Assets Grow By 2.9%
The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) posted Shillings 27.9 billion net profit projecting the company’s trajectory growth for the year ending 2022. This was revealed by UEGCL Board chairperson, Eng. Dr Proscovia Margaret Njuki during the 12th Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 20th December 2022 at Kampala Serena Hotel. Eng. Njuki said the…
But Why Has BoU Delayed To Pay Sudhir Billions Wasted In Bogus Case? Full Torch Into Court’s Decree Directing BoU To Stop Zigzagging
In the Supreme Court ruling delivered by Hon. Chief Justice Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza JSC (as a single judge), on 1st July 2022, re-emphasized that once a company is placed under receivership, it doesn’t lose its legal existence-another loss for Bank of Uganda (BoU). This ruling came out of a failure by the two parties in this…
Tycoon Sudhir’s CMS Named Best Real Estate & Property Management Company In East Africa
Crane Management Services (CMS) has been named as the best Real Estate and Property Management Company in East Africa. CMS is the real estate and property management arm of Ruparelia Group of Companies, owned by tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. The company was named platinum winner of the Quality Excellence Award for “The Best Real Estate…
Speke Resort Munyonyo Fronts Sumptuous Boxing Day Bubbly Brunch At Only Ugx120000
Speke Resort Munyonyo has unveiled a crazy festive season offer where it will be offering a bubbly brunch at only Ugx 120000 for adults and Ugx 60000 for kids below 14yrs. “Indulge in culinary delights featuring live band entertainment and lots of activities. Spend the rest of the year with your loved ones as you…
Former M7’s Secretary To Cabinet John Mitala Passes On
The latest information reaching our desk reveals that former Head of Public Service and Secretary to the cabinet Dr John Mitala has died. Dr Mitala, who served in public service for nearly 50 years is said to have died on Friday evening after spending months in hospital. The cause of his death remains unclear, although…