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Former Public Service Principal Accountant Christopher Obey Dies
Former Ministry of Public Service principal accountant in the pensions department, Mr Christopher Obey has died, Uganda prisons spokesperson, Mr Frank Baine said on Friday. Mr. Baine said Obey died on Friday from pneumonia-related complications. “He died today. He had a history of pneumonia which has been disturbing him. It worsened yesterday (Thursday) and we…
Kampala’s Best Graphics Designers Battle for Premier Advertising Shs 3m Contest
Kampala’s Crème de la crème of graphics designers are converging at Premier advertising offices at Crane Management chambers in Kampala to participate in the ongoing “hottest graphics designer search”. This competition will offer the graphic designers a chance for both local and global recognition, plus some big money up for grabs. Gareth Onyango the Premier…
Rajiv Ruparelia only Ugandan nominated for prestigious Choiseul100 Africa 2024 award
Rajiv Ruparelia, the Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group, has been nominated for the prestigious Choiseul100 Africa 2024 award. This award highlights the top 100 young African leaders under the age of 40 who are making a significant impact on the continent’s future. The nomination recognizes Rajiv’s exceptional leadership and contributions to the growth and success…
Parliament Okays Complicated Mid-term Access To NSSF Savings
The Parliamentary committees of Finance, Gender and Labour have okayed mid-term access to NSSF Savings. The money is however for only those who have saved for more than 15yrs and are below the age of 45yrs. Those between 45 and 55 should have saved for over 10 years to benefit. This came a day after…
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DAVID MAFABI: Embattled BoU Officials Who Closed & Fraudulently Sold Crane Bank Should Account Individually
The Supreme Court decision directing that Crane Bank Ltd be reverted to its owners has raised a lot of mixed feelings, for it comes with a legal and cost implication which in one way or another will affect the ordinary Ugandan. The costs associated with the case will naturally be forked from the consolidated fund…
President Museveni Commissions Umeme Upgraded Mbale Substation
President Yoweri Museveni this afternoon commissioned Umeme’s upgraded multibillion Mbale Substation near Bugema. Mr. Selestino Babungi, the Umeme Managing Director, explained that the $17m (about sh64b) modern substation will now make electricity supply in eastern region more reliable resulting from the integration of the new transmission 50MW substation at the Mbale Industrial Park. He said…
Job Slots: Resourceful Premier Recruitment Announces Over 100 Jobs For Grab In UAE
Resourceful Premier Recruitment is currently looking for 100 eligible male candidates to work as General assistants in Dubai. According to management, eligible candidates should be between the age of 21 -35 years who will earn a salary of over 1 million Uganda shillings and all you need is a CV, PASSPORT, AND REGISTRATION FEES. On…
Tycoon Sudhir Lauds Museveni For Signing Landlord & Tenants’ Law
Ugandan businessman and property mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has commended HE.Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for signing Landlord and Tenant Bill into law something seen as a relief for both parties. The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among yesterday revealed that President Museveni had assented to the Landlord and Tenants Bill 2021 after a meeting at State House…
Inside Story: How Controversial Sale Of Crane Bank To Struggling Dfcu Will Go Down In Uganda’s History As The Most Fraudulent Transaction By BoU
In July businessman Sudhir Ruparelia won yet another victory in the Supreme Court against Bank of Uganda over the fate of Crane Bank. The central bank closed Crane Bank in October 2016 claiming it was undercapitalised. The latest ruling is a culmination of a running battle between the central bank and Sudhir for four years.…
Authorities Advise Bugolobi – Bandali Rise Residents To Relocate Instead Of Blocking Development
Residents in Bugolobi have been advised to relocate to other places of abode instead of blocking development of businesses in the area by complaining about noise pollution from bars. It should be noted that Bugolobi, a very busy Kampala suburb, is lined with several bars, restaurants and other business ventures. We have established that the…
