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…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a move to ease transit during the ongoing repairs at Karuma Bridge, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the suspension of entry fees for vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park during the ongoing repairs of Karuma Bridge. This fee waiver, effective for three months, applies to travelers using the…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A former counter-terrorism officer, Isaac Newton Ojok, 36, has been arrested for allegedly posing as a traffic officer on Entebbe Road, extorting money from unsuspecting motorists. Ojok, dismissed from the Uganda Police Force a few months ago over disciplinary issues, reportedly turned to illegal activities after struggling to make ends meet. According…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Police in Kagadi are searching for unidentified thieves who stole three keys belonging to Centenary Bank’s Kagadi branch. The keys were stolen from the home of Tom Luswata, a bank officer, during a break-in on Wednesday night in Namilyango Cell, Kagadi Town Council. The thieves also took Luswata’s shoes and jacket. He…
