As we are heading to 2020, all eyes and focus return to the looming shakeup at the central bank in the new year with the contract of Dr. Louis Kasekende the Deputy Governor is left with only two weeks to end. Dr. Kasekende has for long been touted to replace aging Governor Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime…
Shock has hit the medical fraternity after learning that Prof. Bwogi Kanyerezi, one of the brains behind the founding of Kampala Hospital, had died. Kanyerezi, 87, passed on Monday morning, according to the Uganda Medical Association. The exact cause of death is not yet known. The Uganda Medical Association described the deceased as a mentor.…
The Government of Uganda has scheduled a verification exercise of all older persons aged 80 years and above, starting this January. The exercise, according to the gender ministry, will take place in 73 districts, plus Kampala. The exercise is in preparation for a national roll-out of the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE). SAGE is…
The Police has said there is no evidence on record regarding the alleged theft of USD$ 7,137 (approximately Shillings 26.3 million) from polish tourist. Police on December 30, 2019 said, the scene of crime was tampered with by opening the padlock before the case was reported to the police. In a report to the Director…
In yet another attempt to patch up strained relations between Uganda and Rwanda, President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday sent a message to his Rwanda counterpart which has been described as “positive” by the latter. The message was carried to Urugwiro Village, the office of the President of Rwanda, by the Uganda Ambassador and Permanent Representative…
Col Stephen Ebulu the UPDF recruitment team three leader covering northern region told the youthful candidates who turned up to be recruited into UPDF, that the number one disease to avoid as they enter the force is corruption. “It is important to preach corruption in every gathering including those who want to join service of…
The Minister For Education and sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha alongside President Yoweri Museveni Saturday met with a delegation of Makerere University Business School (MUBS) administration and members of the Academic Staff Association. Academic disciplines taught at universities should be tailored to the needs of society and the job market, address and promote the concept of…
Fred Mukisa, the former State Minister for Fisheries, has died at the age of 70. His daughter Frances Birungi Mukisa told Daily Monitor that her father succumbed to cancer at 9.30am at their home in Namugongo, a Kampala suburb. She said there will be a vigil tonight at the deceased’s home along Kireka-Kyaliwajjala Road behind…
MOGADISHU, Somalia. A giant explosion rocked Somalia’s capital , killing at least 80 people. The blast, caused by a vehicle packed with bombs, appeared to target the morning rush hour at a busy tax collection center located near one of two checkpoints that control all entry and exit from the city. Although no group has…
City MC Edwin Katamba aka MC Kats has asked Red Pepper Publications to pay him Shs100m in four days before he drags the newspaper to court. Kats accuses the Namanve based tabloid of publishing stories claiming he infected his singing lover Fille Mutoni and a string of girlfriends with HIV/AIDS. On his recent return from…
