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Big Size:Bebe Cool Endorses Cindy Sanyu For UMA President
Renowned music icon Moses Saali alias Big Size has endorsed Cindy Sanyu as his candidate of choice for the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) presidency in the upcoming polls. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Bebe Cool said dancehall star Cindy- also known as the King Herself- is the right person for the job. Cindy faces King…
In Things: Museveni Appoints Beatrice Kayanja Head Of Export For Science Ministry
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Beatrice Kayanja head of export for the ministry of science, technology and innovation.(STI) Ms Kayanja is a dedicated, driven and result-oriented management professional with a passion for optimal service, business development, team leadership and women’s rights. His Excellency the President of Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recognised her…
Neliah Stages Thrilling Show At Purple Party
Sensational singer Neliah Kansiime, who is famously known by her stage name Neliah, staged a tantalizing show during the Purple Party event that was held in Mbale town over the weekend. Organised by NBS TV presenter Douglas Lwanga and sponsored by Club Beer, the Purple Party was a massive day of merrymaking during which several…
Police Shoots Dead Kasangati Robber Escaping From Scene
On the wee hours of Tuesday morning, police officers were on foot patrol in areas of Jagala cell, Kavule Ward, Gombe Division in Wakiso District, they heard someone crying for help in the home of Besweri Kizito, 55. According to Kampala metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire revealed that officers allegedly distributed themselves around…
President Samia Suluhu Arrives In Uganda For A Two-Day State To Discuss Bilateral
At the invitation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, the President of Tanzania, landed at Entebbe airport for a two-day State visit from 10th to 11th May, 2022. The purpose of this visit is to further strengthen the excellent historical and fraternal relations between the Republic of Uganda and the United Republic…
SFC,Airforce Set To Retire 61 Commandos
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/UPDF documentation and sensitization exercise for Batch 12 retirement and discharge was today conducted at Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. The exercise jointly attended by impending retirees from two services; the UPDF – Air Forces and SFC and a total of 61 Officers and men were documented…
LoP Mpuuga Tasks Gov’t To Deliver On Pledges To NGOs
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, has urged government to deliver on its promise to support ‘volunteer’ organisations whose works have transformed the people. Mpuuga said institutions such as the Little Sisters of St Francis of Assisi Congregation which runs high performance schools like Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga and health…
Kira Road: Mother Arrested For Assaulting 10 Year Old Son Over Shs 5000
Following the viral video that shows a woman assaulting a child, the police at Kira Road Police Station arrested Deborah Apolot for allegedly assaulting her 10-year-old son Mark Omiat. The arrest was carried out on Monday at about 9pm. According to deputy Kampala metropolitan spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire revealed that the suspect alleges that yesterday…
Uganda’s ERA Hosts African Electricity Regulatory Peer Review and Learning Network (PRLN)
Uganda’s Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is hosting Five (5) Executives for the African Electricity Regulatory Peer Review and Learning Network (PRLN) from 9th to 14th May 2022. The One-Week Workshop is part of the continental efforts facilitated under the African Union for Harmonisation of Regulatory Frameworks. It will discuss issues relating to Regulatory Governance, Regulatory…
Bad State Of Kikyusa-Zirobwe Roads Frustrating Businesses in Greater Luwero
Residents and the Business Community in greater Luwero have decried the poor state of Kambiri-Kikyusa-Zirobwe – Kasana road saying it has continuously hiked the cost of transport and affected economic development in the area. Residents and the business community say, the routes are mainly used to transport agricultural produce, especially by sugarcane trucks from Eastern…