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The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Prof Ephraim Kamuntu has tabled regulations that will restrict political party activities and propose unique methods for election of party officials in light of the Covid19 pandemic. The Political Parties and Organisations (Conduct of Meetings and Elections) Regulations 2020 seeks to “enable a political party or organisation to elect leaders and sponsor candidates for nomination for general elections without compromising the health and safety of its members or the public.” It also seeks to provide a new legal regime to aid political parties to elect leaders and sponsor candidates for nomination for general…
The Minister for Finance, Hon Matia Kasaija has asked the Association of Tobacco Exporters in Uganda to establish processing plants in Uganda to support the economy. A section of the exporters represented by Benson Kamau had approached Speaker Rebecca Kadaga to petition against an increase in the export levy on raw tobacco, saying it is driving them out of business. Government slapped a US$0.8 levy on raw tobacco exiting the country which was at US$0.2 in the last financial year. Kadaga then arranged a meeting between Minister Kasaija and Kamau in her presence. “Move quickly to bring your company to…
It may still be a nascent industry but Uganda is increasingly making huge leaps in the digital payment technologies space. Huge sums of money; be it person-to-person payments or business transactions, are being transacted conveniently, thanks to the innovativeness put up by Financial Technology Companies (FinTechs) such as Pegasus Technologies. Established in 2007, the company has over the years gained prominence in the development of financial solutions for companies, emerging as a leading payment services aggregator in Uganda with vast experience in development, configuration, deployment, support and maintenance of financial and billing solutions for businesses and institutions. It has for…
The Mountain Division Court sat Tuesday in Kasese district and charged four UPDF personnel with murder of Benon Nsimenta. On Wednesday morning, it concluded the trial and sentenced the Patrol Commander to 12 months imprisonment and the killer to 35 years in detention. “Justice has not only been done but also seen to be done. The public and media witnessed the full trial,” said army spokesperson, Brig Richard Karemire. Pte Abraham Lokwap was Tuesday convicted by the Mountain Division court martial on his own plea of guilty for the murder of Benon Nsimenta attached to Kogore COU (Anglican) under the…
Uganda’s fastest growing political pressure group People Power has warned the ruling party officials to start preparing for their exit from power. Speaking during a press conference the part headquarters in Kamwokya, Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine said that they will sweep the upcoming presidential polls with an overwhelming 75 percent majority, with or without scientific election process and campaigns. “You either organize a free and fair election or step down peacefully but if you continue provoking Ugandans, Ugandans will rise up against you and you will end up in the dustbin of history,” Bobi Wine roared. The Kyadondo…
Buganda Kingdom (Lukiiko) has today approved a budget of Shs109.7 billion on which the kingdom will run its activities in the next financial year. Speaking while presenting the budget, the Kingdom Finance Minister, Owek. Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, the biggest chunk of the budget (Shs18.08b) will go towards development and investment projects followed by investment in cooperatives (Shs16.2 billion), education (Shs15.4 billion) and communications (Shs11.87 billion). The other priorities include Treasury operations with an allocation of Shs 9.1 billion, renovation Shs 3.98 billion, local governments Shs 3.8 billion, salaries Shs 3.7 billion, agriculture Shs 2.22 billion and health Shs1.26 billion among…
Gen. Mugisha Muntu last week stepped down as the national coordinator for the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT). According to Muntu, this was to enable him contest as the party flag bearer for the 2021 general elections. In a June 26, 2020 letter to the party deputy national coordinator in charge of finance and administration, Muntu said he was leaving office as provided for in the party’s constitution. “I wish to further express my appreciation to the National Interim Committee, all members and supporters of the party for the cooperation accorded to me while serving at the helm of the…
The Uganda Police force has this afternoon confirmed the arrest of four people from downtown Kampala following the crackdown on red berets. This operation that saw several printing shops along Nasser and Nkurumah road raised over allegation publishing illegal materials which are a preserve of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF). According to Luke Oweyesigire, the Kampala Metropolitan spokesperson, the operation came in handy as it would give a stop to sale publication army attires and equipment’s that were flooding the market grasshoppers. Among the arrested is popular activist Ssali Dennis who doubles as a close relative to Makindye East…
People Power Spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi on Saturday shocked his fans and haters who have been pushing him to the wall over failure to legalize his marriage. Mr. Ssenyonyi, who has been dating secretly put it to public that he is officially married after having a successful scientific wedding with a few close friends. Graced by high profile guests, see photos of how it all went down.
MTN has been recognized as the most admired African brand in Uganda based on spontaneous consumer responses in Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2020 survey carried out across 27 African countries. Organised by Brand Africa in conjunction with Publics Africa and Public Relations Association Uganda (PRAU) in Uganda; the awards seek to recognise brands that create a positive image for Africa, show case its diversity and drive its competitiveness. Representing MTN Uganda at the award ceremony; Mr Joseph Bogera the MTN Uganda General Manager – Sales and Distribution said; “This award is an endorsement of our efforts towards keeping…