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John Blaq Joins Rajiv Rally ‘Fun Base’ Ahead Of Jinja Rally
Celebrated Musician Kasadha John alias John Black has joined city Businessman and rally Champion Rajiv Ruparelia’s Fun Base ahead Of Jinja Rally. Blaq made remarks on Wednesday March 4, 2020 and promised to headline the winning team in the coming Jinja Rally scheduled for Friday 6, to Sunday 8, March 2020. Upon making a declaration,…
Bukoto Heights Apartments Unveils ‘Special Room Rates’ In Valentine’s Perfect Getway Plan
Kampala’s fully furnished spot for accommodation – Bukoto Heights Apartments has unveiled new accommodation rates in a bid to reward loyal clients with a timeless luxury staycation at the swanky apartments this Valentine’s day in new style. In its newly revised special room rates, Bukoto Heights is now offering the one bed-room accommodation at a…
‘Parliament Has Not Increased MPs’ Salaries- Speaker Among
The Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon. Anita Among has refuted media reports that legislators plan to increase their salaries. The Monitor newspaper recently reported that President Museveni rejected a proposal by Members of Parliament to have their pay and pension contribution increased. The article alleged that in a 13 October letter to Speaker Anita Among,…
President Museveni To Adress The Nation Today As Uganda Confirms First Coronavirus Case
President Yoweri Museveni will today at 4pm adress the nation following a confirmed coronavirus case in Uganda. “In light of confirmation of a COVID-19 case in Uganda, I will today, at 4pm, address the country on what more we should do to curb the possible spread of this disease. Thank you,” Museveni said on his…
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Milestone: Uganda Scoops Best Investment Destination Award In Abu-Dhabi
The Republic of Uganda’s investment authority was on Monday named the ‘Best FDI Project in the East Africa Community Region’ at the 12th edition of the Annual Investment Awards (AIM Global 2023) ceremony held in Abu Dhabi. The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), which is the agency mandated to promote investment opportunities in the country, was…
Controversial Lawyer Mabirizi Drags URA To Court Over Decision Requiring Land Buyers To Have TIN
Controversial City Lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the High Court in Kampala seeking to quash the directive by the Uganda Revenue Authority-URA, requiring buyers and sellers of land worth 10 Million Shillings or more to have a tax identification number (TIN). According to URA, the requirement is aimed at registering all the potential taxpayers and…
MP Abdul Katuntu Welcomes Constitutional Court’s Stripping Of Legal Immunity From Bank of Uganda Officials
Bugweri County Member of Parliament Abdu Katuntu has welcomed the ruling by Constitutional Court stripping of legal immunity from Bank of Uganda saying it was long overdue. Mr. Katuntu is a seasoned legislator who chaired the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) of parliament that investigated Bank of Uganda on the issue…
Broke BoU To Borrow USD500M For Recapitalization
The President of Uganda Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed a request by the Ministry of Finance to borrow up to USD500M to recapitalize Bank of Uganda (BoU) and Uganda Development Bank (UDB), following the effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Uganda’s economy. The money, according to credible sources, will come from the International Monetary Fund…
Terrible! Andrew Mwenda Lobbies For State House Job After Being ‘Sacked’ By Kagame
Rwandan President Paul Kagame recently dropped seasoned Ugandan journalist Andrew Mwenda from his list of advisors. Andrew Mwenda who was appointed to the 23-man Presidential Advisory Committee (PAC) in 2011 during one of their annual meetings in NewYork, USA, was dropped over ‘diplomatic reasons’ in the changes by President Kagame that saw six new faces…
Celebrate Christmas Dinner With This Rich Brunch Menu At Speke Resort Munyonyo’s Nyanja Restaurant
Holidays like Christmas are meant to be celebrated together with family and friends. This year, Speke Resort Munyonyo and Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort are giving you a deep reason to celebrate. Every celebration is complete with an assortment of local and exotic food of all types prepared in a manner that glorifies the occasion. Fruits and…