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Legislators have asked government to expedite fulfillment of presidential pledges particularly those made to sports personalities for their good performance at international meets. The MPs said that this would help improve their zeal and performance. The Shadow Minister of Sports, Hon. Allan Ssewanyana, who raised the issue said that President Museveni pledged to give a US$1 million token of appreciation to the Uganda Cranes for their impressive performance in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Egypt. Ssewanyana raised the issue during the plenary sitting chaired by Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga, on Tuesday, 11 February 2020. He said that players…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched the Unbeatable loans campaignaimed at creating awareness about the various financing solutionscurrently available. The campaign launched on 10th February and will run until 31stMay 2020, showcasing the Banks unbeatable range of products that customers or the general public can access from personal loans, to home loans or instant overdrafts; all at the lowest market rates. Stanbic Bank Head of Personal Markets, Israel Arinaitwe said, “Providing quick and affordable financing is a key component to growing Uganda’s economy. As the leading bank in the country, Stanbic plays an important role by growing clients’ activities and businesses…
South Sudan opposition leader Dr Riek Machar has rejected 10 states plus three administrative areas that President Salva Kiir offered as one of the greatest compromises, a move that sparked fresh war sentiments. President Kiir on Saturday relieved all the Governors of the 32 States in a republican decree read on the state television. Kiir also dissolved all the existing state governments. This followed a surprise announcement made by Kiir to return the country to the previous 10 states. A meeting between Kiir and his deputies, Taban Deng and Wani Igga resolved to return the country to the former ten…
Famous and beautiful singer Rema Namakula held her Valentine’s Day concert Friday night at Africana hotel in Kampala. The show was graced by lovers and lovebirds including the Speaker of Parliament and of course her personal love doctor Hamza Sebunya in a fully-packed hall. “Thank you Allah…..Thank you Ladies and gentlemen…..I’m forever grateful,” she said after the show. She added: “My glam team thank you….Fenon events you are ballistic….my dancers you nailed it….my band. My Fans you are amazing. May God bless you.” Dr Hamza caused quite a stir when he surprised his wife amidst her performance of “Be With…
Egypt’s health ministry on Friday announced the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Africa. The sufferer was not Egyptian, the ministry said in a statement, without specifying the nationality. “The ministry has taken preventative measures and is monitoring the patient… who is stable,” said health ministry spokesman Khaled Megahed. Egyptian authorities had notified the World Health Organization and the patient been placed in quarantined isolation in hospital. The death toll from the epidemic virus has neared 1,400 cases, almost exclusively in China where it was first identified. Deep trade links with China and often overstretched healthcare systems have…
Social media In laws have a lot to talk about following the new valentines photoshoot that was revealed this morning. The love birds threw sets of pictures that have aroused mixed reactions. Enjoy the photos.
Five hundred ninety soldiers have graduated from the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Academy (NCOA) at the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces’ (UPDF) Gadaffi Garrison, a move that has aroused more mixed reactions in the opposition. The Chief of Staff Land Forces, Maj Gen Leopold Eric Kyanda presided over the passout ceremony of 467 militants who completed six months Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ (SNCO) Course Intake 16/19-20 and 123 who finished four months’ Level III Instructor’s Course Intake 04/19-20. The Commandant of NCOA, Col Saad Katemba said the courses were intended to impart skills and knowledge on the trainees as well enhance their individual capabilities…
Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova just became a family of five with the addition of their new daughter, described as this year’s biggest blessing. The new baby joins 2-year-old twins Nicholas and Lucy. Anna and Enrique have been together for almost two decades now but tend to keep their personal lives private. Though they do share some adorable pictures and videos of their little ones, we wish there were more! View this post on Instagram ⚡️⚡️⚡️ A post shared by Enrique Iglesias (@enriqueiglesias) on Oct 15, 2019 at 7:01am PDT Here’s hoping the couple share tons of adorable snaps of the new baby alongside her older brother and sister…
Total Uganda and National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) have launched their partnership in hosting the 20th African Water Association (AfWA) Congress and Exhibition at the Total Head Office on plot 4 8th street. The bi-annual Congress held by the African Water Association as part of a mechanism to enhance exchange of ideas and seek for innovative solutions related to the water and sanitation sector. The Congress is organised by AfWA in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment and National Water and Sewerage Corporation on behalf of the Government of Uganda. The AfWA Congress which will be officiated…
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Ephraim Kamuntu this morning made his maiden visit to Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) as part of his line ministerial role. The Minister was received by the URSB top management led by the Board Chairman Amb. Francis K. Butagira and the Registrar General, Bemanya Twebaze. The Honorable Minister who took time to visit the Uganda Business Facilitation Centreunderscored the need for increased working relations between the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) not only in the domain of ICT but in other service delivery areas that will enable the public access Government…