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MPs Mwijukye,Ngabirano Cheat Death In Mbarara Road Accident
Buhweju Member of Parliament, Francis Mwijukye of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and his counterpart Hon Charles Ngabirano for Rwampara (National Resistance Movement – NRM) were involved in a minor accident at Mbarara. The two legislators were on Sunday May 24, 2020 travelling in Mwijukye’s car by the time it collided with a Toyota…
‘You Are Too Lazy To Handle Important Issues’- How Speaker Among Decision To Probe COSASE Exposed LoP Mathias Mpuuga
By Hannington Mbabazi Kampala: Nakawa West Member of Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi dubbed Chairperson Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) is sitting on tenterhooks after Speaker Anita Among ordering probe into his poor performance. The speaker said despite funding the Committee heavily, it has just worked on four reports out of 107 inquiries…
NAADS Dispurses Planting Materials Worth Sh.41.1 Bn
Following the start of the second crop season for 2021, the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) is distributing planting materials to farmers with emphasis on crops that offer improvement on food security as well as household incomes. In line with the National Development Plan 3, Government through NAADS has committed Sh.41.1 billion to support interventions…
Tears As Body Of Lt.Gen Pecos Kutesa Returns Home
The body of fallen Lt Gen Pecos Kutesa has been brought back to Uganda,from India where he passed on four days ago. The remains were accompanied by his wife Mrs Dora Kuteesa and their son. Lt Gen Kutesa’s remains arrived at Entebbe International Airport at 1400 hours aboard Emirates Boeing Flight 777 300ER. Lt Gen…
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African Banker Awards 2021: Equity Named Best Regional Bank in East Africa
Equity demonstrated a strong and consistent financial performance in the 2020 financial year The Group continues to pioneer technological innovations that have led to more convenient banking and transaction cost reduction for customers The Group distinguished itself for its role in safeguarding and cushioning the lives and livelihoods of its host communities Nairobi, 02nd August…
Interview: Crown Beverages Limited Boosts Nivana Water Brand With Jumbo Offering
Crown Beverages Limited has unveiled the addition of a 20litre jumbo size bottle to the greatest Nivana brand. CBL Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Paddy Muramiirah has explained what this latest product means to consumers. The move to add the jumbo size 20liter bottle to the Nivana water brand, why now? It is the right…
Fighting a Losing Battle: Diamond Trust Bank Continues Threatening Witnesses In The 120Bn Fraud Case
The journey to cleaning Uganda’s Banking Industry is one that can only be undertaken by courageous Ugandans as there are some individuals using their institutions/associations to oppose the Banking Reforms being suggested by one of Diamond Trust Bank Uganda’s top client and renowned businessman, the C.E.O of Ham Enterprises (U) Ltd Mr. Hamis Kiggundu. After…
South Africa Airways To Cancel Flights To Entebbe
The joint Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) of South African Airways (SAA) has announced further initiatives to support the airline’s transformation into a sustainable and profitable business. The BRPs, Les Matuson and Siviwe Dongwana, have worked closely with key stakeholders including industry specialists, government, creditors and executive management to develop a comprehensive restructuring programme which will…
Swanky Speke Resort Munyonyo Hosts Uganda-Kenya Security Meeting
Speke Resort Munyonyo yesterday hosted representatives from the Governments of Uganda and Kenya in a bilateral experts meeting on cooperation in defence and security. Speke Resort Munyonyo and Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort have for long been favourite venues for conferences in Uganda. Every year the magnificent facilities at the hotel welcome thousands of visitors attending major…
Brand Africa Back To Award Top 100 Performing Brands In Africa
The popular annual Brand Africa 100 Awards are back, bigger and better this year and are scheduled to be held on July 11th, 2023, at Golden Tulip Canaan Hotel, Kampala. The Brand Africa Awards aim at recognizing, appreciating and awarding the best 100 companies across Africa, in a bid to acknowledge their endless efforts at…