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By Innocent Kiiza The National Unity Platform (NUP) party supporters in Kasese municipality have vowed to return their party cards and cease to be party members if candidates of their choices are not handed the flags. This follows the NUP electoral commissions’ decision to front another candidate denying Sam Baluku a renowned NUP founder member and establisher of people power in Kasese the flag for Kasese Municipality Member of Parliament. Gathered at the NUP office in Nyakasanga Township, in Nyamwamba division, led by Mughuda Medius said that the party electoral commission cheated Sam Baluku for Kahindo Amina a person that…
Today 15TH October marks the start of the 2-day exercise of nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2021. The nominations will be conducted at the respective district/city headquarters in all the 146 districts/cities across the country, starting at 9am till 5pm on each day. The exercise followed the postponement that happened last week to enable aspirants formalize name changes since the mandatory deed poll process required some time. According to the electoral commission spokesperson, aspirants have been warned against moving with convoys and crowds of supporters. He adds that after nomination, there will be harmonization of campaign programs before the…
MultiChoice Uganda the home of great Pay TV entertainment, today announced the addition of Radio One FM 90, one of Uganda’s most popular and first FM stations, onto the DStv audio channel bouquet in an effort to extend great Ugandan music and information to more listeners. “Today we mark a major milestone at MultiChoice as we unveil the first Ugandan FM radio station onto the DStv audio bouquet, in line with our commitment to deliver great Uganda entertainment and accurate current affairs content to the rest of the world,” Mr. Colin Asiimwe, Head of Marketing, MultiChoice Uganda said at the…
TECNO Mobile Uganda, the global premier mobile phone brand has today released Camon 16 series the latest addition in the Camon series. The launch of Camon 16 series comes again with collaboration between TECNO and MTN to give more to customers with this sleek smartphone that comes with free 3GB internet every month for three months. In addition to this, customers will also get 100% bonus on all bundles they activate for 90 days on the MTN SIM used in the Camon 16 they purchase. “Our partnership with TECNO is one we carry with pride because it fits very well…
MTN together with the Buganda Kingdom TV station BBS is casting a spotlight on the contribution of market vendors to the growth of Uganda’s economy. At the launch that was held at Kibuye market in Kampala, it was confirmed that MTN in partnership with BBS TV will operationalize an exclusive broadcast sponsorship called “Ebifa mu katale ne MTN”. The broadcast show that profiles what happens in the marketplace will be aired on television screens across the country and those specially installed in the partner markets, thrice a week. The total markets to be covered are 20 however, the partnership will…
Former People Power Ankole Sub Region Coordinator Rogers Nabasa also known as Ronnie has died. Ronnie died in a Wednesday morning accident at Lwera, Mpigi district. He was traveling with his Jackline Kyasiimire when their car overturned after hitting a hump. In March this year, President Museveni welcomed back ardent people power movement supporter Nabasa Rogers to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). During the meeting held in State House Entebbe, President Museveni said that it is true there are genuine reasons affecting the youth, especially in Kampala mainly due to the laziness of some NRM leaders not identifying with…
BY Innocent Kiiza Following a tally of six month lockdown due to Covid 19, reports has indicated that over 20,000 school children in Kasese district will not return to schools due to defilement and pregnant related Cases as schools prepares to reopen on 15th October 2020. The president last month revealed the minister of health has advised him on the SOPs will be observed and finalist students to restart school as schools open on 15 October. Bwambale Monday Girevasio the chairperson Uganda National Teachers Association kasese municipality while addressing school heads at Kasese primary school in Kasese town on 12th Oct as…
There’s no denying the thrill of starting a binge-worthy series – especially when you know you have loads of seasons to watch. Unfortunately, finding a series with more than five seasons that you can watch on-demand can be difficult – unless you’re subscribed to Showmax, of course! If you’re a DStv Premium subscriber, Showmax has already been included in your package, and it’s a simple matter of signing up and diving into a world of premium content that’s available anytime, anywhere, ready for you to #BingeFromTheBeginning. Let’s take a look at some of our favourite begging-to-be-binge-watched shows. Power Follow the…
The United Kingdom and Kenya will co-host a high-level summit next year to lead global action to educate every child, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Uhuru Kenyatta announce on Monday 12 October. Coronavirus has worsened the global education crisis, with 1.3 billion children – including 650 million girls – out of education at the peak of school closures. Experts warn that many children will never return, particularly as countries experience an economic contraction in the wake of the pandemic. Missing out on education does long term damage to individuals and communities, with girls particularly at risk. The benefits of…
Roke Telkom, a Ugandan public service provider for voice and data communications services and Facebook Inc, a global social networking service provider, have today launched a new internet service program dubbed Roke Express Wi-Fi to take high-speed internet connections to millions of Ugandans at a lower cost. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Roger Sekaziga, the Chief Executive Officer of Roke Telkom said; “I wish to extend our gratitude to Facebook and its Founder, Mr. Mark Zuckerberg for extending this opportunity to us. We thank Facebook for choosing us as the ideal partner for the Express Wi-Fi initiative in Uganda. Your…