By; Amos Ssemuwemba Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) members have closed their shops today, July 31, after expressing frustration over the abrupt cancellation of their scheduled meeting with the President. The meeting, originally planned for today, was called off due to renovations at Kololo Independence Grounds, as communicated by Minister for Kampala Capital City and…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A court in Kampala has convicted seven Chinese nationals for illegally drilling in the Lwera wetland located in Central Uganda. The group initially claimed to be tourists but later admitted guilt. This plea came during a hearing at the Chief Magistrate’s Court of Standards, Utilities, and Wildlife in Makindye, overseen by Magistrate…
Entebbe International Airport took proactive measures to ensure passenger safety today, conducting a partial emergency exercise to assess its readiness in the event of an aircraft accident. The simulated scenario allowed airport authorities to evaluate response times, fire-fighting capabilities, medical emergency services, and coordination with stakeholders. The exercise, which involved multiple agencies, aimed to test…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) recently took a significant step towards ensuring safer skies by conducting a sensitization seminar for the Nakiwogo Landing site/market community. Held at the UCAA Head office, the seminar aimed to emphasize the crucial role of proper waste management in preventing bird strikes. Bird strikes pose a significant threat to…
In a decisive move,the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has placed Mercantile Credit Bank Limited under liquidation, effectively revoking its license and ordering the wind-up of its operations. This decision, enacted under Sections 99 and 17 (b) & (f) of the Financial Institutions Act 2004 (as amended), stems from critical issues within the bank that pose…
By Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth Following the Children’s parliament that took place yesterday June 15, 2024 children have presented their challenges and needs to the government officials and the stake holders in the education sector during the International Day of the African Child which has been commemorated today June 16, 2024 in Kiryandongo District at the…
By Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth The Registrar General of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Mercy Kainobwisho, has announced a grace period for companies that were deregistered last year. In a public notice published on the URSB portal early this week, Kainobwisho wrote that companies now have up to August 30 to regularize their existence or…
Sunday, June 16, 2024 By Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has appealed to the clearing agents to take on the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training to improve their role in the supply chain. Abel Kagumire, the Commissioner of Customs has emphasized the importance of the training, highlighting its detailed modules pertaining to…
Sunday, June 16, 2024 By Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has appealed to the clearing agents to take on the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training to improve their role in the supply chain. Abel Kagumire, the Commissioner of Customs has emphasized the importance of the training, highlighting its detailed modules pertaining to…
Saturday, June 15, 2024 By Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth. As the world anticipates for the commemoration of the African Child’s Day on June 16, 2024, the Children’s Parliament has gathered over 500 children at Kiryadongo district headquaters today June 15, 2024 to discuss and advocate for their right to education and needs.Tallea Franco, Assistant Commissioner for…
