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Court Orders Contractor To Cough UGX 320m For Demolishing Judge’s House
The High Court in Kampala has ordered Mohinder Singh Channa, the Director of Coronation Developers Uganda Limited to pay sh320 Million to retired Judge Anup Singh Choudry as compensation for demolishing his house. According to the ruling by Justice Musa Ssekaana, Channa breached the contract that authorized him to do only refurbishments and renovations on…
Parliament Appoints Committee To Probe Naguru Land― Is Junior Lands Minister, Sam Mayanja In Trouble For ‘Impersonating’ Nabakooba?
Junior Lands State Minister, Sam Mayanja could be in trouble as Parliament starts a probe into his handling of allocations of the government-owned land in the prime Naguru suburb. While chairing the plenary on Tuesday, 01st March 2022, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Anita Among, decried the confusion related to the Naguru – Nakawa land…
Uganda Airlines Partners With Bar Aviation To Provide Local Flights To Tourism Sites In Uganda
The Government of Uganda has cleared Bar Aviation, an air travel company, to provide direct local flights to the different tourism destinations in Uganda. According to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Spokesman Vianney Luggya, Bar Aviation will officially launch its services starting on 1st February, 2022. “With a planned commencement of flights, it’s our hope…
Parliament Okays UDC On Road Perimeter Wall Construction
The Parliamentary Committee of trade and Tourism chaired by Hon Mwine Mpaka who also doubles as the MP for Mbarara City South has refuted the allegations and false claims that have been raised by MP Ebwalu Jonathan the MP for Soroti City West accusing Uganda Development Cooperation to have spent shs 5.5bn on 1km road…
Spanish Journalist Killed In Kiryandongo Car Crash
Ugandan-based Spanish journalist Sadurni Carrasco Sumaya, 39, has died in a motor accident at Chopelwo valley along Kampala – Gulu highway in Kiryandongo District. She was killed together with her Ugandan driver, Thomas Mugisha in the accident that occurred around 8:30 pm on Monday evening. Faridah Nampiiga, the Public Relations Officer in the Police Traffic…
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Ugandans Decry Foul Play By Be Forward Car Importer Mpaata
Several Ugandans have come out to express their discontent about a city car importer identified as Mpaata Nelson, who is the proprietor of Mpaatanel Ltd, a car import dealership, whom they accuse of failure to act ethically and professionally in his dealings with clients. The affected clients contend that Mpaata, who is an agent of…
Ugandans Tired Over Govt Silence As Rwanda Legalises Cultivation, Sale, and Use of Medical Cannabis
As Uganda’s position on licensing individuals and companies for production of Cannabis is, however, still unclear, the government of Rwanda has approved cultivation, processing and exportation of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Rwanda becomes the latest African country to legalise, and pass laws on the growing of marijuana for medical purposes, as it seeks to establish…
UGEFA: Green Businesses Given Last Chance To Grow & Transform Economy With EU Funded Accelerator
The EU-funded Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA), which provides sustainable Ugandan enterprises with support to scale and contribute to a green and inclusive economy, has today announced that it is accepting applications for its fourth and final cohort to join its programme. UGEFA is seeking high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises looking for debt finance to…
Ugly Scenes As Link Bus Catches Fire Weeks After Fatal Accident
Police at Natete Police station last evening registered and responded to a fire outbreak, which happened at about 10 pm. The incident involved a Motor Vehicle Reg. No UBD 269A Scania belonging to Link Bus Services that was returning from Kasese to Kampala. The bus burst in flames at Wakaliga traffic lights. Luke Owoyesigyire, the…
UHRC Asks Gov’t To Scrap ‘Failed’ Social Media Tax Ahead Of 2021 Elections
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has asked government to amend the law introducing Over the Top tax and suspend it during the electoral period in order to make internet more affordable and accessible. Dr. Katebalirwa Amooti Irumba, the acting chairman of the commission told journalists today that it is necessary to scrap the tax in…
UIA Issues Investment Licence To Bar Aviation
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and a burgeoning need for economic growth, Uganda has positioned itself as a favorable destination for both domestic and foreign investors. The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has taken center stage in facilitating this progress, exemplified by its recent issuance of an Investment License to BAR Aviation Uganda.…