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Police,Military Raid Kisenyi ,6 Spare Parts Dealers Arrested With 20 Stolen Bikes
Central Police station Kampala, Flying Squad have raided Kisenyi along Ring Road in Central Kampala and recovered 20 suspected stolen motor cycles in the deadly operation. According to Deputy Kampala Metropolitan spokesperson Luke Oweyesire revealed that Six suspects were arrested to help with investigations.The suspects who are currently detained at CPS Kampala have been identified…
Security Raids Home Of Parliament Speaker Over Corruption
An elite unit of South Africa’s police has raided the Johannesburg home of the speaker of parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, over corruption allegations. She has been accused of soliciting bribes in return for awarding contracts when she served as defence minister. “The Speaker steadfastly upholds her strong conviction of innocence,” said a statement from parliament. The…
Love Birds: Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Walks Miles With Wife Jyotsna To A Rose Plantation To Pick Her 45th Marriage Anniversary Flower
Money magnet Sudhir Ruparelia is among the top African tycoons who are not shy to show how they love their wives. This came to limelight when he travelled miles away from the city to hunt for the cutest rose flower for beauteous wife Jyotsna Ruparelia as they celebrate their 45th marriage anniversary. Ruparelia has been…
VP Ssekandi Launches 40th Regional Tarehe Sita Activities in Masaka City
Uganda’s Vice President Hon Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has officiated at the launch of the 40th Tarehe Sita Annivery army week activities in Greater Masaka sub-region at the Liberation Square in Masaka city. Hon Ssekandi commended President Museveni for providing ideological clarity and leadership to Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) which has made it more professional…
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Big Boost: Sistema.bio Launches $10 Million Carbon Program In Uganda
Africa’s leading bio-digester manufacturing company; Sistema.bio, in partnership with Native Energy has today launched its biggest bio-digester carbon program in Uganda. The program, otherwise referred to as the Uganda Dairy Biogas Program, is set to benefit small and medium dairy farms across the country. Sistema.bio and Native Energy’s partnership is expected to avoid over 1.5…
After Sponsoring Summit On Fighting Illicit Trade, BAT Now On Spot For Smuggling Cigarettes Into Ugandan Market And Evading Billions In Tax
British American Tobacco (BAT) Uganda and BAT Kenya are on the spot following an investigation which reveals that the companies may have taken advantage of the loopholes in tobacco control governance systems and control the illicit trade of Tobacco products to dump illicit cigarettes into the country. A spot check market survey has since established…
Uganda Losing Economic Gains, Innovativeness Due To Slow Marijuana Licensing
From global trends, marijuana has provided a new economic frontier in countries that have seen the light and legalized the farming of the herbal weed. Marijuana or cannabis is a medicinal herb, one that industrial labs have confirmed to be the new breakthrough for medicinal innovation, research and disease treatment. And for developing countries like…
Roko, MPs Disagree On Alternative Financing Possibilities
The Finance Committee of parliament and Roko Construction Limited have disagreed on the alternative financing possibilities for the company. The committee is considering a proposal from the government to purchase 150,000 shares worth Shillings 202.13 billion in Roko Construction Limited payable over five years. The transaction, according to the Ministry of Finance, is intended to…
PROFILE: Who Is Jennifer Bamuturaki, The Newly Appointed CEO of Uganda Airlines?
On Wednesday, Jennifer Bamuturaki was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for Uganda Airlines. A letter dated 5th July 2022 to the chairperson of the Uganda Airlines board, the Works and Transport Minister, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, confirmed that Bamuturaki had been appointed as the airline’s substantive CEO. According to Gen Wamala, Ms Bamuturaki’s…