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The UK is partnering with five African countries to mobilise private sector investment in quality, environmentally-friendly infrastructure projects, International Development Secretary Alok Sharma announced today (20 January). Speaking at the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London ahead of an infrastructure investment forum tomorrow (Tuesday, 21 January), Mr Sharma said the UK will partner with Uganda, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya to design a new facility to plan, deliver and support finance to a range of infrastructure projects across Africa that are attractive to businesses and investors. Sustainability will be central to these new infrastructure projects, focusing on investments with low carbon emissions and…
Mixed reactions continue to arise over the safety of celebrated Musician turned politician Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine. This followed a move sparked by the State Minister of Internal Affairs Hon. Obiga Kania. While meeting the Parliament committee on security, Minister Kania revealed a plan for government to take over the security of Hon. Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. According to Kania, one of the reasons why Bobi Wine’s consultation meetings were interrupted last week is because the president hopeful lacked a smooth security and safety plan. “Bobi Wine is not just a musician like many think, the fact that wants…
Government should make a deliberate effort towards compiling data for Persons with Albinism (PWA) while carrying out national census, the Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has said. She said this will help in planning for the special needs of PWAs like healthcare and education. “Even the local council leaders should make it their responsibility to know the number of persons with albinism in their areas so that we can plan for schools,” Kadaga said. The Speaker made the call after a fundraising walk aimed at raising funds for the construction of a rehabilitation centre for PWAs. The event on Monday, 20 January…
Hon. Odonga Otto the area Member of Parliament representing Aruu County has challenged some politician over their motives and desires to lead people. Speaking in a media interview during the weekend, the celebrated and vocal lawmaker described himself as a passionate and patriotic leader who is not August for monetary or other incentives. Otto categorically stated that he was never recruited in opposition but joined voluntarily. On speaking about the future of the opposition a head of the looming general elections, Otto noted that he would prefer Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, or Busiro County East legislator, Medard…
Celebrated events Emcee and Television host Edwin Katamba aka MC Kats shocked the world when he unleashed a unique prison break-like escape from Rehab. Hours after the escape, Katamba has found solace at Pastor Wilson Bugembe’s home where he has vowed not to leave! According to Kats, he doesn’t trust anyone now be it his best friend Douglas Lwanga and some relatives who handed him over to the team that led him the rehabilitation. Kats accuses the rehabilitation officials for abusing his rights citing that he is mad but he is being kept behind cages like a dog. “I’m not…
From Lome, Togo, President Museveni on Sunday flew to London, UK, where he will take part in the UK-Africa Investment Summit. He said the NRM government is committed to attracting more investment to Uganda, now that most of the crucial infrastructure is in place. Today, Monday 20th January 2020, the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will host 21 African leaders in London for the UK-Africa Investment Summit (UK-AIS). Museveni is attending, alongside a delegation of senior Ugandan Ministers and officials ready to create new lasting partnerships that will deliver more investment, jobs and growth between the UK and Uganda. Ten…
One of the things Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu should get credit for is widening his social capital each and everyday. This evening, celebrated musician turned politician managed to make friendship that matters when he shared light moments with Dr Julius Garvey, son of renowned revolutionary Marcus Garvie. Bobi Wine has been in Jamaica from Friday 17th January up to date where he headlined the much anticipated annual Rebel Salute music Fest. “Catching up with Dr Julius Garvey, son of the revolutionary Marcus Garvey. What a time to be alive. #Reble-lution.” Bobi Wine took the excitement to his social media handles.…
Pastor Mboro who became popular in 2010 for having a phone call with Jesus Christ has revealed that he visited hell and has also killed the devil. reports that the South African Pastor took to his Facebook page to reveal that he has saved a lot of people whose names were about to be written by satan in his book of pain. The Pastor says he was shocked to meet some South African Politicians who are living a lavishing life on Earth waiting to be braaied by Satan. “when I got to hell there was a queue of millions of…
Pastor Bugingo has made a declaration that the phrase ’till death do us part’ is not biblical, and that it is from Satan! In so doing, the pastor attacks the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Pentecostal Churches, associating them with what he calls a practice from Satan. I can’t believe that these words are from someone who claims to be a pastor! Nonetheless, I’m not surprised that he is making such a statement after divorcing his wife on grounds of a sickness! Bugingo claims that he has read the Bible a number of times he is not even able to count!…
In order to keep alive the legacy of Church of Uganda’s outgoing Archbishop, The Most Rev Stanley Ntagali, Makerere University will establish a centre of excellence in his honour. The centre will focus on either research, conflict resolution or peace studies depending on his wish. This was revealed today by Prof Eria Hisali the Principal of Makerere University’s College of Business and Management Sciences (COBAMS) who represented the University’s Vice Chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe during the farewell service for Archbishop Stanley Ntagali at St Francis Chapel, Makerere University. “The Lord has abundantly blessed Archbishop Ntagali and as such, a lot…