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Kanungu district ruling National Resistance Movement party (NRM) is in the final stages of cleaning up moles and leaders that have not served to their expectations. News reaching our desk indicates that among officials waiting to be knifed is the State Minister Hon. Chris Baryomunsi whom they accuse for doing less on the ground. “Ever since he became a minister, Chris has been detached from our local constituency affairs.” Top party leader revealed while introducing the long awaited dangerous substitute. Oscar Kasya, the son to former district chairperson Josephine Kasya promises to serve the intrests of the locals and lobby…
MultiChoice Group (MCG) and The Walt Disney Company Africa today announced that they have signed an exciting partnership, which will see a significant addition to the sports available to its customers across the continent. The agreement will result in two 24-hour ESPN channels being made available to DStv customers from 29 July, where they will be able to enjoy the very best of US sports. Featuring every major US sport as well as European football, fans across the continent can now look forward to popular premier American leagues including the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), and Major…
Celebrated politician and Former Forum for Democratic Change president, Dr Kizza Besigye has revealed why he doesn’t plan to go into retirement soon. Speaking in a televised interview, Besigye said that he will soon be making an announcement as to whether he will contest in next year’s general election since he is not yet ready to abandon the struggle. “How can I leave the struggle halfway? I have already spent the most youthful years of my life trying to have a free country where there is the rule of law, have equal opportunities with all Ugandans. You will know very…
By DAILY NATION Kenya Sunday recorded the highest number of daily Covid-19 infections since March 13, a development likely to inform the outcome of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s crisis meeting with governors on Monday. According to the Health ministry, 960 people tested positive out of 8,261 samples that were Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe in a statement said Nairobi recorded the highest number of new cases at 510 followed by Kajiado (102), Kiambu (100) and Machakos (58). The surging infections in counties neighbouring the capital indicate the impact of Mr Kenyatta’s decision to lift containment measures and reopen the city county.…
The Electoral Commission has finalized preparations for the nomination of candidates for elections of Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Youth Councils and Committees at the Village/Cell level. The nomination of candidates for Village/Cell Committees will be conducted over a period of six (6) days that is, from Wednesday 29th July to Wednesday 5th August 2020 at the respective Sub County/Town Council/Municipal Division headquarters, starting at 9:00am and closing at 5:00pm on each day. Nomination forms will be available for collection from the respective Sub County/Town Council/Municipal Division offices in each district throughout Uganda from Thursday 23rd July. The…
Have you heard of CBD oil? This hemp extract has gained a lot of popularity around the world. Today it is promoted by doctors and movie stars alike. But what exactly is that oil, and why did it gain so much attention? Since the trend continues to grow in popularity, those are questions worth answering. CBD Basics The medical use of cannabis plants is nothing new. Specialists can trace the origin of this practice back for thousands of years. Today we understand that cannabis plants contain over 100 different active agents, many of whom are very beneficial for your health.…
Parliament has given the Minister for Health up to Tuesday, 28 July 2020 to present statements on the evaluation of government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and on the extension of the quarantine period for returnees from other countries over and above the required 14 days. During plenary sitting on Tuesday, 21 July 2020, State Minister for Primary Health Care, Dr Joyce Moriku, requested for the extension, to give time for the Presidential address on the Covid-19 situation in the country. “The National Taskforce on Covid-19 is meeting with the President, who will address the nation this evening. We shall…
People Power Leader and Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has finally let the cat out of the bag by launching a new political party. In an event held today at the party offices in Kamwokya, a Kampala Suburb, Bobi Wine revealed that the name as the National Unity Party. Speaking during the launch Bobi Wine noted that this is the new hope of Uganda’s political future. The part’s colors will be red and white while the Symbol will be an umbrella. In presence was Kawempe North Lawmaker Latif Ssebagala, Masaka Municipality’s Mathias Mpuuga and…
M-Net, the MultiChoice Group’s flagship channel on DStv Premium, has acquired the rights from The Walt Disney Company to screen Black Is King across Africa. The film by Beyoncé, is based on the music of The Lion King: The Gift from last year’s release of Disney’s The Lion King. The teaser and trailer about this new visual album are already taking the world by storm. More good news is that M-Net will bring Black Is King to the continent within 24-hours of its debut on Disney+. The M-Net screening is scheduled for Saturday, 1 August at 20:00 CAT and 21:00…
A team of scientists at Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group has taken the next step towards the discovery of a safe, effective and accessible vaccine against coronavirus. The results of the Phase I/II trial published today in the scientific journal, The Lancet, indicate no early safety concerns and induces strong immune responses in both parts of the immune system. The vaccine provoked a T cell response within 14 days of vaccination (white blood cells that can attack cells infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus), and an antibody response within 28 days (antibodies are able to neutralise the virus so…