Netizens took off time off the World Cup frenzy that ruled space on Sunday 20th through Monday to celebrate Justine Kasule Lumumba’s 50th birthday. Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among led the netizens praising the former NRM Secretary General as her sweet sister. She quickly wished her good health and life. Jinja Catholic Diocese followed…
Though the two remained on different paths about the direction of politics of the country, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed sorrow and lauded late Democratic Party leader, Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere. Dr. Ssemogerere was laid to rest at the family ancestral home at Nattale, Nkumba in Wakiso district on Monday. Museveni in a message…
The government of Uganda is working on modalities to ban the importation of fuel motorcycles for electric motorcycles, Science and Technology Minister Dr.Monica Musenero has said. Musenero said Uganda has advanced in science for solutions to society challenges and was right on track with electric cars and motorcycles as the world embraces a shift from…
Former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has been admitted in Rashid Hospital in critical conditions after his health deteriorated while on flight. Ssekandi was returning from holiday in the United States of America but felt uneasy on board. When the plane landed in Dubai Ssekandi was rushed to Rashid Hospital in Dubai health city. Authorities…
Uganda will next year 2023 mark 60 years of diplomatic cooperation with the Republic of Korea with renewed momentum. With growth in mutual trust and understanding between the two nations, Korea in September made a fourth straight donation of 6000 tonnes of Rice force refugees in Uganda. Korea in broad terms continues to support Uganda’s…
Together with her Eastern Uganda team, MTN CEO, Sylvia Mulinge, is on a Jinja City visit where she will meet several clients. The CEO started her visit with a courtesy call on the Mayor of Jinja City, His Worship Peter Okocha Kasolo. The duo discussed MTN Uganda and Jinja City Council partnership opportunities to make…
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has resolved land conflicts in some parts of Rakai district. According to Ssalongo Kayiija Sam, a resident of Kakenkeke village, Lwamaggwa parish, residents in the area were being forced off their land after two men – identified as Kimbowa Joseph and Ssekiito Julius – claimed…
The President of Kenya, Dr William Samoei Ruto, says the bond between Uganda and Kenya is growing stronger. This, he said, moments after a meeting with Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni on Saturday at State House Entebbe. Ruto is in Uganda to attend the Sunday celebrations of 60 years of Uganda’s independence at Kololo. Gen Muhoozi…
On September 24th, a peace event was held to discuss the development of sustainable peace in the Great Hall of Makerere, Uganda. About 1894 people, including lawyers, religious people, teachers, youth, and journalists, attended the event. The main event has been held simultaneously around the world since the 8th anniversary of the HWPL 9,18 Peace…
First staged in 2015, the globally touted Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda is a four-day dance party and a major tourism drawcard that caters to lovers of electronic dance music. After a three-year break due to COVID-19, the 2022 festival is taking place from 15-18 September in Uganda. Over 300 deejays and performers will participate across seven stages, with…
