By Amos Ssemuwemba In a heated special general assembly held at the MTN Arena in Lugogo on Saturday, members of the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) voted to rebrand the organization under a new name: “Netball Uganda.” This decision will take effect once the federation is officially re-registered with the National Council of Sports (NCS). The…
By Amos Ssemuwemba 60 students from Ngoma Standard Secondary School in Budaka District are recovering from injuries following a serious accident along the Mbale-Tirinyi highway. The students were returning from an external school event when the vehicle they were traveling in overturned, leaving several in critical condition. The accident occurred near Nabweyo Village in Budaka…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Police in Mayuge District have launched an investigation into the cause of a fire that ravaged the dormitory of Shalom Junior School in Wakalende Village, leaving hundreds of pupils in shock. Preliminary reports suggest that the blaze, which erupted in the early hours of Sunday, was triggered by an electrical short circuit….
By Amos Ssemuwemba Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly acknowledged the possibility of losing the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Trump, 78, who has been the Republican Party’s standard-bearer for the past three election cycles, stated in an interview with Sinclair Media Group that he does not foresee running for the presidency again in 2028…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Met Office has updated its severe weather warning for parts of the UK, cautioning residents to brace for heavy rainfall. Initially, an amber warning was issued this morning covering major cities including Worcester, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Hull, but the agency has since revised its advice as conditions worsen. Forecasters predict rainfall…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In an effort to make a positive impact in the community, the Rotaract Club of Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical Education, Mengo-Kakeeka, hosted a successful blood donation drive under the theme “MAKE SMILE TO EVERYONE.” The event, held today at the institute, attracted a significant number of participants, resulting in…
20/09/2024 By Mitala Umar, The leadership of H.E the President (Rt) Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been a beacon of stability and progress for Uganda. Under his guidance, numerous programs aimed at uplifting the common citizen have been launched, creating a pathway for sustainable development. As RDCs, RCCs, their deputies, and assistants, it is our…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Police have arrested five suspects linked to the murder of Nyehangane Godfrey Tabandama, a 72-year-old retired teacher, in Nyamiyaga Cell, Kakunyu Ward, Kabwohe Division. The incident occurred during the night of September 18-19, 2024. Sheema District Police Commander Moses Kituuma confirmed the arrests, identifying the suspects as Magezi Victor (22), Turyasingura Stuart…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Jinja Regional Referral Hospital has made a significant leap in healthcare infrastructure with the completion of a state-of-the-art oxygen plant. The facility, now 95% complete, has drastically increased the hospital’s oxygen production capacity, positioning it as the primary oxygen supplier not only for the Busoga sub-region but also for areas such as…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Equity Bank Uganda has achieved a major milestone in its digital transformation journey, with 96% of all customer transactions now processed through digital channels. This announcement was made by James Olany, Strategy & Business Manager at Equity Bank Uganda, during the Top 100 SME networking forum held at the Sheraton Kampala on…
