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Covid-19: Min.Amongi Partially Closes KCCA As Staff Go For Mandatory Testing
Uncertainty has rocked Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), after four staff members tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). This revelation was made by the Minister for Kampala Betty Amongi, who confirmed that the tests of four KCCA staff; a security guard, a cleaner, and two technical officers, had acquired the deadly virus. Min. Amongi ordered for…
Rajiv Ruparelia Withdraws From Rukaari-Lake Mburo Mbarara Rally
Motorsport ace Rajiv Ruparelia will not be part of the Rukaari-Lake Mburo Mbarara Rally 2022. The development was confirmed by his team, Rajiv Ruparelia Rally team (RRT), on Thursday, January 20. In their official statement, the Rajiv Ruparelia Rally Team said, “with much regret we like to inform all the rally fraternity and fans that…
Nsangi DPC Shoots Reveler Dead in Curfew Operations
One person has died following the enforcement of the nighttime curfew in Wakiso district on Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as John Kulumba. According to residents, Wakiso District Police commander, Medard Asiimwe together with three other officers raided a pub in Nsangi and questioned the revelers why they were drinking past the night…
US Evangelists Join Buyende Community To Support Quality Education
A team of visiting evangelists from the USA has partnered with the local communities to improve education in Buyende District. Led by Senior Pastor Karl Hofheinz of Radford Baptist Church in Georgia,the team is in Uganda to check on the different projects of interest,minister to their flock,administer medical care with emphasis on dental and eye…
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Covid-19 Effect: KCCA Cabinet Suspends Trade Licenses, Market Dues & Commercial User Fees
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) cabinet has suspended Trade Licenses, Market Dues and Commercial User fees upto December 2020 to allow business Community recover from the toxic effects of the pandemic. The Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago who chaired the meeting said, cabinet reached to a conclusion after a thorough assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic and…
Covid-19 Crisis: Air Tanzania Resumes Flights To Entebbe
The Managing Director Air Tanzania Mr Ladislaus Matindi has said the resumption of flights after six months of closure of Entebbe International Airport due to Covid-19 will help promote investment in the region. “We continue to extend the wings of Kilimanjaro over Africa and beyond so that the investment, trade and tourism opportunities presented by…
Cannabis Opportunities & African Countries Happily Minting Trillions From Growing, Exportation As Potential Ugandans Cry Foul With Licensing Amid Covid-19 Economic Set Backs
African farmers have been growing cannabis in Africa for centuries. Nevertheless, consumption of the plant for either medical or recreational purposes is banned almost everywhere on the continent. Recently, however, the growing global demand for medical cannabis has caused several African countries to rethink their cannabis cultivation laws. Indeed, as more and more countries worldwide legalize marijuana…
Big Story: Serena Kigo In Hot Soup! Risks Losing It’s Land Title Over Illegal Trespass
Businessman Hamis Kiggundu alias Ham through Kiham Enterprises, has run to court seeking for the cancellation of a land title created on the contested Kigo land by Buganda Kingdom in favor of Pearl Development Group. The petition addressed to the commissioner land registration looks forward to seeing the contested land titles cancelled claiming that they’re…
Ham Vs DTB Case: Supreme Court Sets Dates For Pre-hearing, Summons 17 Law Firms!
The Supreme court has summoned lawyers from 17 law firms for a pre-hearing conference scheduled to commence this week on Thursday. The conference, presided over by Lady Justice Elizabeth Musoke, aims to address legal matters and establish the framework for arguments and submission timelines in civil applications. The summons signed by Supreme court registrar Harriet…
UMEAS Returns To Award Top Ugandan Marketing Gurus
Evolve Group Africa is poised to orchestrate the third iteration of the Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS), marking a significant occasion in the realm of corporate recognition. The grand affair, anticipated as the apex for marketers, will unfold on December 1st in a lavish, black-tie gala hosted at the Kampala Serena Hotel. According to organisers,…