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The Directorate of Crime Intelligence in coordination with CID in Gulu, charged to court, a one Iguma Mubarak, aged 33, for personation and obtaining money by False Pretence from over 200 people in Elegu, while posturing as a member of the MK Movement, whereas not. Over 200 people, were defrauded by him in Elegu, especially boda boda riders, taxi operators, market vendors, salon and bar operators, after he promised that he would link them up to Gen. Muhoozi Kaneirugaba (Gen. MK), for support. Efforts are also in place to trace for his other accomplice, called Abdul Karim Matovu, who is…
The Hon. Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Sentamu, this morning flagged off a delegation of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Permanent Secretary, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa on a 4-day field visit to the Albertine Graben region hosted by the Petroleum Association of Uganda (PAU) and comprising members of the MoFA Senior management, as well as Heads of Mission and technical officials from Uganda Embassies in Dar-Es-Salaam, Paris, Beijing and Abu Dhabi. In a pre-briefing session held in the Ministry’s Wapakhabulo Auditorium, the head of delegation Mr. Bagiire thanked the PAU for hosting the…
Next Media Services, a company that runs NBS TV, has seen 13 staff members quit as economic hardships reach unprecedented levels. In a memo sent to the staff, the pictures and names of those quitting were published. It is not yet clear why the 13 staff quit but we predict of hard times. It is worth noting that Media houses in Uganda and Kenya have been struggling in the harsh economic times since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many lost advertising revenues as corporate institutions and government bodies faced a financial squeeze.
East Africa is positioned to enjoy strong economic performance this year, with growth forecasted to surpass 5%. These projections from the African Development Bank’s 2023 East Africa Economic Outlook demonstrate a remarkable confidence surrounding the buoyancy and resilience in the market, despite global economic headwinds and regional challenges. The upward trend is expected to be spearheaded by countries such as Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti, and Tanzania, with significant contributions from their services sector. According to the report, this region will be the fastest-growing in Africa – and the region with the most opportunities for innovators to capitalise during a period of rapid digital…
Former Kawempe South lawmaker Hon. Mubarak Munyagwa has expressed his fears following the appointment of first son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the boss of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces. Speaking while appearing on the televised show this week, Munyagwa categorically said that Muhoozi is currently the Commander in Chief of the armed forces not CDF as said by the laymen. Munyagwa said the recent amendments in the UPDF establishment and protocol of transferring CIC powers to CDF was aimed to hoodwink Ugandans as he was preparing his son for the bigger appointment that came in 8 days after the…
Chubu University, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) have jointly unveiled Uganda’s first African Grey Parrots Conservation Centre. A new milestone in wildlife conservation and education has been achieved today with the official opening of the African Grey Parrot Centre at UWEC-Entebbe Zoo. The center, dedicated to the research and conservation education of African Grey Parrots, was handed over to UWEC in a ceremony attended by partners from Chubu University in Japan, a delegation from JICA, Management and staff of UWEC. The African Grey Parrot Conservation Centre represents a significant step forward in safeguarding…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Samuel F Mwogeza as its Interim Chief Executive, and Barbara Dokoria as Interim Executive Director effective April 1, 2024 until substantive appointments for the positions are made. The interim appointment of Mwogeza, who is currently the Executive Head of Personal and Private Banking (PPB) follows the end of Anne Juuko’s executive tour of duty at the end of this month and subsequent transition to another leadership role as Global Markets Regional Head for East Africa, effective April, 2024. Presently the Executive Head of Compliance, Dokoria’s interim appointment follows Emma Mugisha’s resignation as…
The Ministry of Defence is spending a total of Shs400 million monthly to fly troops to Somalia and other destinations following the grounding of planes owned by Uganda Air Cargo. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Rosette Byengoma, told the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs that Uganda Air Cargo has been chartering flights for the job, and that government loses money because of the third party involved. Byengoma called for money to be made available so that grounded aircraft can be worked on. Officials from the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, led by Minister Jacob Oboth, were appearing…
Uganda continues to witness a transformative shift toward indigenous and global digital innovations. Last year, the ICT sector unveiled a 5-year digital roadmap to revolutionize Uganda’s technological landscape. Many players in the industry are benchmarking on this to harness the power of technology with various banks, unveiling several digital innovations to keep up with the times. Recently, a number of digital financial service platforms have sprouted. These include; online banking apps, phone wallets, and debit and credit cards such as VISA and Mastercard which are designed to increase convenience in banking and boost efficiency in service delivery by financial institutions.…
The Territorial Police in Rwizi Region and Mbarara North Division, have in custody 16 suspects, who form part of a criminal gang that has targeting pedestrians and other passengers on boda bodas, within the areas of Nyakinengo, Katojo, Migamba, Mwere, Koranorya-Kikade areas. They are armed with pangas and sharp implements during the ride-along attacks on boda bodas. Their main loot are smartphones, bags and wallets. The 16 suspects who were arrested on 24.3.2024 include; Bamushangamu Ponsiano, Nsubuga Sulaiman, Matovu Jawadu, Muhimbise Gaitan, Sunday Norman, Ninshasha Boaz, Ssekahinga Allan, Kiiza Abel, Wandera Fred, Tumusiime Crinerio, Kaweesa John,Taremwa Ivan, Ahimbisibwe Isma, Mwebaze…