By Amos Ssemuwemba American sprinter Noah Lyles clinched the Olympic men’s 100m title by a mere five-thousandths of a second, narrowly defeating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson in a thrilling photo finish at Paris 2024. Lyles surged past his competitors in the latter half of the race to secure victory with a personal best time of 9.79…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Rotaract Africa Summit is an annual event of the Rotaract Africa Multi-District Information Organisation (MDIO), which is recognised by Rotary International. The annual gathering brings together Rotaractors, Rotarians, and other stakeholders from across Africa to share ideas, experiences and best practices in community service, leadership, and professional development. Rotaract is a…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In the night of August 2, 2024, the Stade de France hosted one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Paris Olympics: the Men’s 10,000m final. Among the star-studded field was Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei, the reigning Olympic champion, and his compatriot Jacob Kiplimo, alongside other top distance runners like Berihu Aregawi…
The reduction of the riding permit fees for cyclists that was effected on August 1, 2024, has prompted the Taxi drivers to call upon government to put easily accessible and affordable avenues for vehicle drivers to acquire driving permits to reduce on road accidents in the country. Muhammad Ssempijja supervisor and Driver in Namayiba Taxi…
In a startling revelation, recent audits have uncovered significant discrepancies in the managing of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds. The investigation reveals that a substantial portion of these funds intended for eradication of poverty among Ugandans has been misappropriated. Three leaders of the Kween PDM SACCO group in East Division, Kapchorwa Municipality, have been arrested…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Kabwohe, Sheema District — Police in Greater Bushenyi have initiated an extensive manhunt for eight suspects who escaped from custody at Sheema Central Police Station. The escape occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 3 am, when the officers on duty were reportedly asleep. The police station, strategically located on…
By Amos Ssemuwemba As the Paris 2024 Olympics loom, Uganda’s athletic hopes are pinned with two remarkable talents: Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo. Both athletes have been trailblazers in the world of long-distance running, each with their unique achievements and ambitions. Joshua Cheptegei, Uganda’s seasoned champion, has already left an indelible mark on the athletics…
In response to the medical intern’s protest on delayed deployment, the Ministry of Health (MoH) told them to wait for another year since the facilities it supervises are full and can’t accommodate them as per now. According to Dr Henry G. Mwebesa, Director General of Health Services at MoH, the deployment of Medical Interns focused…
By Amos Ssemuwemba and Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth The stage is set for an exciting weekend of top-tier volleyball action as the NSSF unveils the 26th edition of Kampala Amateur Volley ball Club (KAVC) International Tournament 2024 a 3 days event from August 2 to 4, 2024 at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala. This annual…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Value Added Tax (VAT) is a crucial aspect of Uganda’s taxation system, serving as a consumption tax on taxable goods and services. Introduced on July 1, 1996, VAT replaced the Sales tax and commercial transaction levy to streamline the tax system and enhance revenue collection. VAT is a consumption tax levied…
