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The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has declared that opposition members will boycott President Museveni’s upcoming State of the Nation Address scheduled for Thursday. Ssenyonyi announced the decision following a private shadow cabinet meeting held in the opposition boardroom at parliament on Tuesday. President Museveni is set to address the nation on June 6 at the Kololo Independence Grounds. “The Shadow Cabinet has held a meeting and we have agreed not to attend the State of the Nation Address and budget speech,” Ssenyonyi stated on Tuesday. Ssenyonyi criticized Museveni’s addresses as predictable and lacking substance, thus…
President Museveni has emphasized that the newly passed out cadet officers should desist from corruption. He said this yesterday as he commissioned 774 officer cadets at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta. “Today, I commissioned 774 officer cadets at the Basic Military Training School in Kaweweta. I congratulate the new officers on their successful completion of training,” said the president. He added “I am glad that they were exposed to the combined elements of warfare so that they get a good preliminary exposure to fighting. “In the past, they used to separate phases of training but when we discussed,…
The NRM Secretary General Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong has tasked the newly appointed Assistant Resident District/City Commissioners to focus more on mobilizing the population into practicing commercial agriculture to eliminate household poverty. The Assistant RDCs/RCCs are attending a two-week retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi district for orientation before resuming their duties of monitoring the performance of government programs within designated districts. SG Todwong said, “Your role is to ensure that the population where you have been deployed engages in meaningful production through embracing wealth creation programs like the Parish Development Model, emyooga among others to sustain…
The Chief Registrar, HW Sarah Langa Siu, met with nine (9) Pepperdine interns in her chambers at the High Court building, Headquarters, Kampala. The interns were accompanied by Mr. Scott Leist, East Africa Director at Pepperdine Caruso Law,a nd Ms. Hope Dease, Assistant Director of Advocacy and Marketing. The Chief Registrar gave an overview of the Judiciary and the functions of the Chief Registrar. She also gave a brief on the transformation agenda of the Judiciary. She informed the interns that her office oversees 12 registries and arranges most of the events, public, and stakeholder engagements. She welcomed the interns…
Equity Bank Uganda is taking big steps to strengthen its footprint in greening Uganda this World Environment Day. With this year’s theme; “Ecosystem Restoration,” the bank is committed to making a positive impact on the environment and the community. From planting trees to promoting sustainable practices, Equity Bank is dedicated to making a difference in Uganda. In October 2023, Equity Bank led by Executive Director Elizabeth Mwerinde Kasedde in partnership with Million Trees International and Kasese District officially launched a tree-planting campaign that will see over 7000 indigenous trees planted across the district to conserve the environment and combat climate…
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Group C, New York Afghanistan 183-5 (20 overs): Gurbaz 76 (45), Zadran (46) Uganda 58 (16 overs): Farooqi 5-9, Naveen 2-4, Rashid 2-12 Afghanistan won by 125 runs Afghanistan opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing 125-run win over Uganda in Guyana. Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit 76 from 45 balls and Ibrahim Zadran 70 off 46 in an opening stand of 154 to help Afghanistan post 183-5. In reply, tournament debutants Uganda were skittled out for just 58 in 16 overs. Fazalhaq Farooqi took 5-9 – the fourth-best bowling figures at a men’s T20 World…
Equity Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Church of Uganda and other religious organizations for mutual benefit. During the Uganda Martyrs Day ceremonies in Namugongo on Monday, Equity Bank Executive Director Elizabeth Mwerinde Kasedde thanked the Church for its support and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to collaboration at all levels. At the event, Church of Uganda Archbishop Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu handed a symbolic cheque to symbolize the return of Equity Bank’s loan for the construction of the Janani Luwum Church House. Archbishop Kaziimba praised Equity Bank’s strong partnership and encouraged Christians to learn more about its…
Kenyan police have arrested a 19-year-old motorist who was filmed beating up a traffic policeman on a road in the capital, Nairobi. In a video that has been widely shared, the man is seen attacking the policeman with punches and kicks to the head even after the officer falls to the ground. The motorist escaped after other people intervened to help the officer. The shocking attack has led to a rare outpouring of sympathy for the police, who have a reputation for brutality and bribery. A police report said the man was initially stopped after he made a U-turn on…
Africhorus Baptist High School made history Friday 31st May by winning the esteemed Equity Bank Sponsored Martyrs Choir Competition during the awards night at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This competition, brought together talented choirs from various religious intuitions both from the Anglican and Catholic faith. By close of business, the Kitebi based choir dazzled the judges and audience with their harmonious voices and impeccable performance defeating Terego’s St. Aloysius choir Orivu and Cherubim Chamber choir. The choir’s powerful rendition of traditional renowned hymns and their ability to connect with the audience impressed the judges led by Lady Justice Catherine Bamugemerire…
Stanbic Bank has today joined hands with the Vumbula Uganda on a noble initiative to enhance environmental sustainability and contribute to the conservation of River Nile’s natural ecosystem through a tree planting drive. Atotal number of one hundred trees were planted today under the theme, ‘Greening the Nile’. This is part of the broader mission to plant one million trees by the end of the year. According to Saulo Nabende, The Stanbic Bank Jinja Branch Manager said the move is not only a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement but also perfectly aligns to the bank’s purpose; ‘Uganda…