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Anti Stock Unit last evening at around 15:00hrs impounded four fuso trucks carrying over 100 herds of cattle. The trucks were intercepted at Masanafu along Kampala Northern Bypass. The interception followed suspicion that they were from areas earlier declared infested with foot and mouth disease. SSP Muzafar Zilabamuzale the Commandant Anti Stock Unit (ASTU) confirmed this development. “Last evening from around 15:00hrs we got intelligence information from our sources on the ground operating in the areas of Mutukula and Kyotera about a huge number of animals that had crossed from Tanzania to Uganda and were destined for Kampala market.…
Investigations by the Internal Security Organization, (ISO) link some opposition leaders to the wave of crimes that have plagued the nation in the recent past. ISO yesterday paraded witnesses who pinned the Forum for democratic change leaders, key among them, Ingrid Turinawe and Dr Kizza Besigye as the masterminds behind some of the crimes. One of the arrested members John Kasera says they have been working for leading opposition party in recruiting members to join the famous defiance campaign. He claims to be a district Mobiliser for FDC also confesses setting up wrangles between different leaders especially those within the…
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has vowed not to back off the fight against the newly introduced Social Media and Mobile Money Taxes. Speaking during an exclusive interview with NTV Uganda, Bobi said that OTT is not only fake but outrageously immoral. Bobi wine says that though he is on record rejecting the motion on the flow of the House, He still believes that majority of the lawmakers were lured into voting what they didn’t know. The celebrated Mubanda Wa Kabaka adds that he is the caravan with some of his colleagues to…
The Buganda’s Premier Charles peter Mayiga has asked government to completely scrap taxes on all mobile money transactions. Speaking during the Buganda Lukiiko on Monday 09th July 2018, Mayiga said that abnormal to tax mobile money service as well as transactions as government insists. “Government must stick on taxing mobile money dealers, but not money being sent because this is likely to negatively impact on financial inclusion.” Mayiga said. This comes at the time when mobile money dealers have threatened to close their business starting Wednesday if government do not remove the 0.5% tax on mobile money transaction. It should…
In a move geared to promote Uganda’s tourism, the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has launched a Uganda culture park in China. Located at Shaping Street, Kaifu District in Hunan Province in China, the forested park sits on 40 hectares of land. The park, which is surrounded by water bodies, features sculptured art pieces of Ugandan wildlife such as chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, lions, and a variety of wild game. “We regard this park as the door to Africa and a window for Chinese to discover Uganda,” said Bob Wang the proprietor of the facility adding, “We plan to expand and…
Makerere University Guild anda section of mobile-money vendors have petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga to intervene and cause the review of the recently passed Excise Duty (Amendment) Act. The law imposes a one per cent excise duty on Mobile money transactions and shs200 on over the top services on social media. The students argue that the new social media tax has adversely affected their the convenient for sharing educational materials and opportunities. “This policy seems to have double or even multiple taxation on it. For instance, when we buy airtime, we are charged 15 per cent indirect tax…
Kafeero has called upon tight vigilance and proper conduct ahead of the LC1 elections slated for 10th July 2018. While speaking to officers under Kampala Metropolitan South the Commander said that a security plan had been put in place to ensure all presiding officers and electoral commission officials are granted enough security. The meeting attended by over 70 officers targeted at increasing awareness on the role of police during elections and how to conduct a peaceful exercise without breaching electoral laws. Kafeero stressed the need for professionalism and the police obligations to protect the fundamental rights especially when making arrests.…
Special Police Constable (SPC) Ronald Odoch has brought home a World Heavy Kick Boxing Championship at the World Kickboxing Federation International Champion Title bout in Dunaújváros, Hungary. Odoch, whose preparation was supported by the Hungarian Trade & Cultural Centre (HTCC) and Globs Magazine, rocked the WKF K-1 “Battle of Nations” beat won against Romanian, Radu Mihai Gabriel in fourth round with a technical knockout at the professional gala fight. The 69.5 kilogram Odoch, was at the event along with other athletes from Austria, Bosnia, Uganda, Romania, Lithuania and England. Addressing the media at the National Council of Sports headquarters in Lugogo…
In the bid of strengthening the efforts to takeover power, former Forum for Democratic Change Party Presidential flag bearer Dr. Warren Kizza Besigye has again joined the Kotido municipality caravan. Accompanied by the current Party President Patrick Amuriat and Secretary General Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi are campaigning for FDC candidates in Kotido Municipality in Kotido District. Oryono Moses Okot Mabeno is contesting for the Member of Parliament Kotido Municipality and former MP Adome Kalistus Lokwii is contesting for Mayor. According to FDC officials, FDC is already having 18 unopposed Councilors contesting in the Municipality. Speaking to the voters, Besigye said…
Muni Girls’ Secondary School from Arua in Northern Uganda has emerged victorious in the third edition of the Stanbic National Schools Championship, following a highly competitive finale held in Kampala at Africana Hotel. The four regional finalists who made it to the grand finale included: Muni Girls’ Secondary School, Mengo Senior School, Nakanyonyi Senior Secondary School and Bweranyangi Girls’ Senior Secondary School. The finalists were tasked to create businesses, present their business plans and explain the sustainability of their business. While congratulating the winning team at the prize giving ceremony, Stanbic’s Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Barbara Kasekende said, “The team…