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On top of breaking the chains that had made her look like a slave and a captive she further stressed that she finally survived Swangz Avenues tears, near miscarriages that only focused to see her fail and kill her musical career. ” After a while, I looked into the mirror and realized.. Wow, After all those scars, tears and bruises, After all those trials… I made it through. I survived that was meant to kill me. So I straightened my crown and walked away like a Boss!!”, she said. Swangz Avenue management has up to now refused to let go…
Aisha Nabukeera, the girl who was scolded and burnt by her stepmother in 2006 has finally graduated at Uganda Christian University. Her caretaker, Frank Gashumba could not hide his excitement and immediately rushed to social media to congratulate her and all those that greatly contributed to her education. “Aisha graduated today from Uganda Christian University Mukono, with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration. Special thanks goes to Sir Gordon Wavamuno, The Late Prof. Mukiibi, management & staff of St Lawrence schools, Mr. Drake Ssekeba, and Mr Geofrey Kulubya of Bukedde newspaper. Special thanks to Justice Batema, Counsel…
The Church of Uganda Archbishop, His Grace Stanely Ntagali has asked the government of Uganda to withdraw taxes on all public universities. While at the 19TH Graduation ceremony, The archbishop suggested that tax should be removed because these universities offer education to very many people which as a service shouldn’t be taxed. Much more he added that by removing the tax education costs will be made affordable for all Ugandans which will reduce illiteracy and the number of drop outs. He also asked the graduates to attain further education and also engage in life sustaining businesses by effectively using their…
The President of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kagutta Museveni held a meeting with members of the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) at State House, Entebbe and praised them for their unity and independence. “I am glad to see that the labor movement is now united and has increased from 20 to 33 unions, with a membership of 1.5 million. It is important that workers are not manipulated by external groups,” he said. Much more, the president asked the members of NOTU to be well acquainted with the labor movement values and transform their society. “However, you need to agree…
The women activists, Stella Nyanzi has promised to join Kyadondo East law maker, Hon. Kyagulanyi in the fight against the social media tax. Hon. Kyagulanyi asked Ugandans to him and collectively match to parliament to protest against the social media tax. “I am joining Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine in the citizen protest against social media tax. Omubanda wa Kabaka, Ghetto President, His Excellency Bobi, omukongozi wa Ssabasajja has invited Ugandans to march to parliament in opposition to this evil and unjust tax. Ssebo, I am coming along,” she promised. Much more, Nyanzi has expressed her deep love…
Bebe Cool’s Golden Heart concert scheduled for 3rd August at Serena Hotel is currently the most awaited concert of the year. This majorly because his charitable deeds have won him a huge deal with Bet Way Uganda. “We were deeply touched by Bebe Cool’s story about baby Sheilah. It is because of this that we have decided to partner with Bebe Cool on his upcoming ‘Golden Heart’ concert. We hope to raise money through this concert that will aid more infants receive life-saving surgery in India,” said Adela Agaba, the Country manager BetWay Uganda The partnership with BetWay will come…
Deputy Inspector General of Police Brigadier Sabiti Muzeeyi addressing the foot and motorized patrol teams of Kampala Metropolitan Police . The DIGP called upon officers to engage the community in proactive problem solving in order to make a significant contribution towards the enhancement of national crime reduction. Brig. Sabiti shared with the officers about the positive and negative outcomes of the foot patrol strategy. “Am happy and this is the way to go. Patrols help to solve the emerging needs of the community,” Sabiti said. He said foot patrols increase police visibility in busy areas, enhance citizens’ feeling of safety,…
Nansana Police operatives have arrested a 44 year old armed robber following a series of robberies around Lubiji Nansana. The arrest was enforced on information from residents who alleged the suspect was in possession of a gun used in terrorising the area hence a GEF 19/2018 was opened up at Nansana. Yesterday morning a team of operatives arrested the suspect identified as Zabron Bakerwa, and proceeded to his home in Ganda Nansana Division. A search was conducted and relevant exhibits recovered which included a star pistol number B05278, counterfeits of different denominations a black toy gun and other breaking purportedly…
The Hotel Africana Nile conference was filled with a mixture of emotions when the unexpected Arua based school emerged as the winners of Stanbic bank National Schools championships. Muni Girls School were the best regional (north) and now they are the 2018 #StanbicUGChampions. They won a fully paid trip to South Africa with $400 pocket change. Each participant wons an I-pad. Their school wons a solar system worth UGX 20,000,000. “No one believed in us but we are glad that we have showed the world something else,” said Sitima one of the winners from Muni girls’ school. Stanbic bank held its…
Business man and veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda has asked Ugandans to stop complaining about the newly introduced social media tax. According to him, he believes that Ugandans are paying the least taxes in the region and therefore should willingly respond positively and pay the tax. “Many Ugandans are criticizing me 4 saying they don’t pay taxes. There is a scientific way to measure this, get total tax revenue divided by total population i.e. tax revenue per person: Kenya, $326, Rwanda $222, Tanzania $120, Uganda $106. And Ugandans claim they r paying too much,” he said. Mwenda also adds that shs.…