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Uganda: Foreign Affairs Ministry Seeks 10Bn To Acquire Embassy Building In Australia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told Members of Parliament that its vehicle fleet used for transporting dignitaries is obsolete. The officials led by Gen. Jeje Odongo, the minister, were on Thursday, 13 January 2022 appearing before the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the sector’s Budget Framework Paper for the Financial Year 2022/23. Vincent Bagiire,…
Storm Over Palace: Busoga Chiefs Fire Kyabazinga Nadiope IV
Members of Busoga Kingdom Council (Obwa Kyabazinga bwa Busoga) have axed their king His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV. Traditional leaders released a public notice and declaration on 3rd of January 2022 by the undersigned Hereditary Saza Chiefs Royal Council of Obwa Kyabazinga Bwa Busoga. The notice partially states, “WHEREAS the Chiefs Royal…
Sumptuous La Cabana Restaurant Fronts Sunday Fun-day Plot With Free Cocktails
Kampala’s multi-cuisine bar and dining palace – La Cabana Restaurant is set to thrill guests in an exciting weekend drive offering free cocktails and lots of goodies as you chill and go about your day out of the ordinary. In this Sunday Fun-day promo happening on Sunday’s (from 11 am – 5 pm), La Cabana announced that…
Kenyatta Hosts Lt Gen Kainerugaba In Naivasha Container Depot Inauguration
President Uhuru Kenyatta has hosted Uganda’s Commander of Land Forces (CLF), Lieutenant General, Muhoozi Kainerugaba at the inuaguration of the Inland Container Depot in Naivasha. Lt Gen Kainerugaba posted on two photos Wednesday, January 13 , showing the two discussing on the new developmental projects. “ I thank my great big brother,President Uhuru Kenyatta, for…
Makindye General Court Martial Charges 15 Suspected UNCC Rebels
Fifiteen suspects have been charged at the court-martial in Makindye with various counts following their arrests by the task team investigating a self-styled anti-government rebel group, The Uganda National Coalition for Change (UNCC). CP Enanga Fred Police Spokesperson told the media on Monday morning that while at diverse places in Uganda, the DRC, and in…
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Two Suspects Arrested In Connection With Mukono Supermarket Armed Robbery
Police have confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection to the armed robbery at Spice supermarket at the junction of Kampala-Jinja-Bugerere road in Mukono municipality. Three robbers armed with an AK47 raided the supermarket on Friday evening where they shot a cashier identified as Irene Nakandi in the back and took off with an…
Tycoon Charles Mbire Acquires More Stake In MTN
Businessman Charles Mbire has bolstered his stake at MTN Uganda after acquiring an additional 2,263,930 shares in the telecom company at a total cost of Shs 459,907,621.00 on the Uganda Securities Exchange. The purchase which took place on August 22 was evidently the signature activity of the day, on Uganda’s Securities Exchange where MTN is…
Tycoon Ham, Buganda Kingdom Set To Reconcile Over ‘Ham Sports Club’ Land In Kigo
City businessman Hamis Kiggundu aka Ham, who is the proprietor of Kiham Enterprises Limited, is working on modalities of reaching an amicable understanding with his neighbours (Buganda Kingdom) over the contested land in Kigo. We have established that a series of meetings are underway between both sides, Ham and Buganda Kingdom in a bid to…
Tycoon Rajiv Speaks Out On Why He Fired All Sanyu FM Staff & Reaction From Concerned Citizens
Kampala mogul Dr Sudhir Ruparelia’s son Rajiv Ruparelia, who is the Managing Director of Sanyu FM radio station, has spoken out on why management decided to fire all the staff, following a sit down strike. The saga started on Monday when the employees of Sanyu FM decided to stage a sit-down strike, protesting a decision…
Tycoon Rajiv, Wife To Open Food Store, Accessories For Pets
As Ugandans continue to increasingly pick interest in rearing pets, a place for their treats has been missing on the shopping menu of Kampala. City businessman Rajiv Ruparelia’s wife, Naiya, has come out to scoop the opportunity and will this weekend launch her new business in dog and other pets’ products. Dubbed “Kaya’s Kitchen”, Ms.…
Tycoon Rajiv’s Wife ‘Naiya Ruparelia’ Opens Spacious Kaya Kitchen, An Organic Food Store & Accessories For Pets In Kampala
City Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia’s wife, Naiya Khagram Ruparelia have launched her new pet store “Kaya’s Kitchen” a onestop store for organic pet food as she moves to make pet farming a hobby to Kampala residents. The launch took place along with the grand opening of their partners Ark Organics new shop, located at the Explorer’s…