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The opposition forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has demanded for unconditional release of their candidate in the forthcoming elections, Dr Stella Nyanzi. Dr Stella Nyanzi was arrested on Sunday in Busai for allegedly trying to sneak out of the country. Speaking while addressing the press at their offices in Najjanankumbi, the party Deputy Spokesperson, Jonh Kigonyogo, says that he party does not know where Dr Nyanzi is being detained from and the reason behind her arrest. He says that police should come out and clearly spell out what charges they have slapped on her, where she is being detained and…
Musician turn politician Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone has expressed his outmost dissatisfaction with the manner into which the National Unity Platform (NUP) has handled the matter of party vetting. This comment comes hours after the Baliwa singer was denied a flag to contest on the mighty people power platform for the Kampala Mayor Race come 2021, besides having more chances to win compared to the one given a flag. Speaking with our insider, Chameleone stated that votes are not casted by people at the Kamwokya based party but instead by the residents of Kampala who all believe him and…
Former Presidential press secretary Tamale Mirundi has said that both the events manager Balaam Barugahara and the Mukono MP Betty Nambooze are all political hypocrites. While appearing on NBS TV on September 15, Nambooze categorized Balaam ‘a useful idiot’, which sparked of the cold war between her and Balaam. Balaam responded to her in a letter, referring to herb as ‘a political piglet’, because she ha sbeen running to various political parties, unlike him who is loyal to his party, National Resistance Movement (NRM). Tamale Mirundi, has termed both of them as Charlatans because they are all political jokers, who are only…
Africa’s most loved storyteller Multichoice is committed to continuing the journey of storytelling for years to come. At the heart of this commitment is the desire to tell stories that resonate with Africans throughout the continent, stories that echo shared sentiments of triumph, success and growth, stories that share ideals, beliefs, embrace change and encourage diversity. It is through these stories that we can come together as one. This promise to showcase the best of African storytelling is perfectly captured in the “10 000 Stories” promo which was launched as part of the recent Multichoice Media Showcase. This creative masterpiece…
As an avenue of spreading risks effectively and securing predictable income streams, Centenary Bank customers have been encouraged to invest more in physical assets. This advice was delivered during a virtual Investment Club engagement session organized by the bank, under the theme “A Professional Perspective on Investing in Physical Assets versus Financial Assets” According to a policy paper on boosting investments during and after the COVID-19 period by Uganda Investment Authority, USD 1,184 million was projected to be registered for the 2020/21 financial year at a 28 percent anticipated growth. In his keynote delivery to the attendees of the session,…
The opposition Alliance For National Transformation (ANT) party Gen. Mugisha Muntu has gone bare knuckles with Uganda’s three decades ruler over the issue of the national army. Speaking in a video making rounds on social media, the former Commander of the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) categorically warned President Yoweri Museveni to stop provoking patriotic Ugandans. He said that the old man with hat has no right to call the UPDF his army. “Let me make this clear to Mr. Museveni, please stop calling UPDF your army, don’t annoy us! We the people who went to bush to liberate this…
Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, and MultiChoice Group, Africa’s leading entertainment company, announced today the launch of action movie channel KIX, on MultiChoice’s DStv. KIX will launch on DStv’s Premium, Compact Plus and Compact packages across Africa from 1st October 2020 at 19h00 CAT. The launch of KIX marks CTE’s first foray into Africa. “We are very excited to be launching KIX on DStv in Africa with MultiChoice.” said Ofanny Choi, President of Celestial Tiger Entertainment. “Asian action entertainment has always resonated well with audiences worldwide, and we are proud…
Dear Hon. Betty Nambooze, I AM PROUD TO USE MY MARKETING SKILLS TO CONVERT SUPPORTERS FOR NRM, MY PARTY The great Napoleon Bonaparte, once said that never interrupt your enemy when (s) he is making a mistake, but because we in the National Resistance Movement (NRM), do not view the opposition as enemies, I will this one time seek to correct and perhaps share a one or two tips about political marketing with my sister, Hon Betty Nambooze. First of all, I must say that Hon Nambooze is entitled to her own opinions about me and the freedom of speech…
Viewers on DStv and GOtv can enjoy even greater fighting action, with ESPN providing more boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) for those who like to let their fists do the talking. DStv and GOtv is your home of the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. One of Africa’s most promising boxing prospects is unbeaten Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba (13-0, 11 wins by KO), who recently made headlines by signing with leading promotion company Top Rank. A former football player who turned professional in 2017 following a decorated amateur career (which included a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Gold…
The Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Johnson Byabashaija has confirmed that the number of inmates who escaped from Moroto Prison on Wednesday afternoon has risen to 219. Three have been captured by a joint security operation in the mountain of Moroto while one inmate was killed in a fire exchange since the inmates had broken into the armory and made away with 14 guns. One UPDF soldier is reported to have been shot and died. Earlier, this website broke a story how 50 prisoners escaped from prison and stole 15 guns. Mr Byabashaija said UPDF and Police had mounted search…