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A faction of the National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters in Mukono District has rejected the selection of Mukono Municipality MP, Betty Nambooze, as the party’s interim district chairperson. The NUP’s top leadership had decided to have party leaders in various districts appoint interim leaders among themselves to guide party activities until the Electoral Commission approves the party’s constitution. On Monday, NUP leaders in Mukono gathered at the party offices and chose Ms. Nambooze as the interim district chairperson. However, the meeting quickly descended into chaos as some members, particularly the youth, demanded that she step down to allow other qualified…

Dei BioPharma, a Ugandan biotechnology and pharmaceuticals company, has been named the Best Pharma Company at the 2024 African Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards, organized by London-based MEA Markets Magazine, recognize outstanding businesses and individuals across Africa. Celebrating African Excellence Now in its seventh year, the African Excellence Awards aim to honor businesses that demonstrate exceptional achievements, a strong commitment to innovation, and a significant influence on their respective industries. Kaven Cooper, the awards coordinator, commended Dei BioPharma for its role in promoting excellence, a critical need for Africa’s development. “I’m consistently impressed by the excellence we discover throughout Africa,…

Hundreds of people gathered at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Parish in Kyazanga, Lwengo District on Sunday to participate in a special thanksgiving ceremony for area woman legislator Cissy Namujju. Namujju had recently been released on bail following charges related to budget corruption. Political Figures in Attendance Dressed in a white gomesi, Namujju was joined by several prominent politicians, including State Minister for Microfinance Haruna Kasolo, Bukoto West legislator Muhammad Ssentaayi, and Budaka District woman legislator Pamela Nasiyo Kamugo. Despite the celebratory atmosphere, the event faced opposition from Ms. Justine Nameere, Senior Presidential Advisor on Greater Masaka Affairs, who had earlier…

President Yoweri Museveni expressed his deep condolences yesterday as the death toll from the Kiteezi landfill disaster climbed to 21. Rescue teams, including the Police, Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Red Cross, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), and local residents, continued their search through the debris, looking for more victims. The Tragic Incident The catastrophe struck on Saturday when heavy rains triggered a massive landslide at the overburdened landfill in Wakiso district. The landslide buried several homes, causing widespread destruction. Presidential Condolences and Concerns President Museveni took to his X (formerly Twitter) platform to convey his sympathies…

The Ugandan government has launched an innovative eCooking program aimed at promoting clean cooking, reducing energy costs, and contributing to environmental conservation. The program, supported by the UK Government and other partners, seeks to address barriers to eCooking adoption and develop evidence to inform the growth of the eCooking industry. Speaking at the launch, Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, emphasized the significance of the program, stating, “Traditional cooking solutions like firewood and charcoal are becoming scarce and unaffordable. This program will provide alternative and affordable cleaner cooking solutions, aligning with our commitment to Vision…

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of bad things happened. Among these were the prolonged lockdowns that made it impossible for people to freely move, meet-up and live life like they best know it. For party goers, there were no parties anymore, when your drinks or eats got finished, you would struggle to get new deliveries as most shops were closed while those that were open, could close early. “One day, we were at a friends party and we ran short of eats and drinks. One of our friends asked what we would do to address this…

The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amafh Farms Limited to advance macadamia production in Uganda. Amafh Farms Limited is a pioneer in the Ugandan macadamia industry, operating the country’s only macadamia processing facility and managing a 1,200-acre macadamia farm in the Mityana district. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Amafh Farms leads the way in the macadamia value chain. This partnership aims to strengthen Research and Development collaboration, establish new linkages, and promote innovative partnerships between the two organizations. The focus will be on improving macadamia production and…

Sani Troll, an innovative trolley-like machine with adjustable components to perform both indoor and outdoor cleaning, has won two students of St Joseph High School Namagunga a top prize in the just concluded 9th edition of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC). The designers, Elton Kigozi and Gordon Walugembe, both S4 students said their machine can mow, scrub and also mop at the same time. “It’s like a trolley in the supermarket and the ‘Sani’ comes from the word sanitation, because basically it is a cleaning machine.” The NSC is the flagship activity under the Stanbic Bank’s Corporate Social Investments…

The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Bobi Wine, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the many individuals who supported him throughout his academic journey. Among those he acknowledged were his friends, lecturers, his cherished wife Barbra Itungo Kyagulanyi, and the NUP Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, who had been his lecturer when he began his law studies in 2016. Bobi Wine shared that it was Rubongoya who advised him to transfer from the International University of East Africa to Cavendish University. At the time, the former lacked full accreditation to offer law courses, whereas Cavendish was fully accredited. He…

In a statement to Parliament, Mr Odongo urged the committee to approve an additional budget of Shs6 billion for the restoration of Uganda House in Nairobi, Kenya. “This will ensure adequate office space for our mission staff and help generate the projected Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) for the country,” he stated. Projected Revenue from Renovation Mr Odongo emphasized the financial benefits of the renovation, explaining, “Upon completion, we expect the renovated building to generate Shs4 billion in NTR at full occupancy. The impact of restoring this building on our nation’s revenue is significant.” Background on the Uganda House Incident Gen. Odongo…