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The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has applauded doctors from India for bringing medical services closer to Ugandans. A team of doctors from India under Rotary International Medical Mission met Kadaga in Parliament on Tuesday, 25 June 2019 following a successful medical camp in Kampala. According to Kadaga, such interventions make a difference in communities where majority cannot afford medical services. “A lot of our people do not have access to medical care but when such opportunities are available, they benefit,” said Kadaga. The medical mission consisted of plastic surgeons, obstetrics and gynecologists, general surgeons, eye and dental surgeons, anesthetics,…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has been recognised for her support to the development and promotion of Busoga Kingdom affairs in the country and on the global scene. The Speaker was awarded with the Sir Wilberforce William Gabula Nadiope medal, by the Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Gabula IV, at an event held at Bugembe Stadium in Jinja District on Saturday, 22 June 2019. On receiving the award, Kadaga thanked the Kyabazinga for appreciating her efforts to promote and market the Kingdom, with a call to residents to always promote their heritage with pride. “We have…
Angry followers are still hunting for the self-proclaimed betting tips prophet after giving wrong AFCON predictions. While Nigerians are still grieving over the embarrassing loss of its female football team, Super Falcons to their German counterparts, former secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Ebonyi State, Reverend Dr. Simeon Chinedu Ononogbu, has blamed “deceitful” spirit for his failed prediction. The cleric had predicted that the Super Falcons will reach the semi-finals of the FIFA Women World Cup in France, while placing that the neighboring Harambe Stars would beat Algeria with more than three goals something that also never…
Uganda Cranes on Saturday registered a landmark 2-0 victory against DR Congo in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cairo, Egypt since 1978. Goals from Patrick Kaddu and Emmanuel Okwi sealed the victory that could see Uganda go past group stages with a win against Zimbabwe on Wednesday this week. The Cranes had lots of support both on pitch and back home with several MPs having travelled to cheer up the team. The Insider brings you the full of list of MPs who are in Cairo, not only to cheer up their national team, but also to chop…
Attempts by legislators to get a commitment from government on when the country will produce its first oil have been futile. Oil discovery in Uganda can be traced back to as far as 1991. In 2006, activities in the oil and gas sector started, including signing of oil production sharing agreements with companies to drill oil wells and set up the necessary infrastructure. Six oil wells; four at Kingfisher project area in Kikuube district and two at Tilenga area in Buliisa district have since been drilled by CNOOC, Heritage and Total oil companies. Plans are underway to complete construction of…
On April 29, 2017, Uganda Telecom (UTL), the country’s first telecommunication operator was placed under receivership after failing to meet its financial obligations. According to a 2018 Cabinet memorandum, UTL’s total liability stood at $147m (Over Shs550bn). From this $147m debt, government owned $53.61m, NSSF-$2.84m, ESATD/PTA Bank-$8.91m, UCECPS-$3.34m and $77.86m for Others. Other than liquidating the telecom company where government through Finance ministry owned 31% and the rest of the shares owned by UCom, government placed the company into receivership and in May 2017 appointed Bemanya Twebaze as its receiver-manager or administrator. This was after UCom pulled out of the…
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Uganda, Lord Popat of Harrow, is in Uganda to further strengthen trade ties between Uganda and the UK. He is visiting with UK companies engaged in the agricultural sector and will speak at today’s Agri-connect conference being held at the Serena Hotel. The conference will reaffirm the UK’s commitment to strengthen trade relations and opportunities with Uganda. The Agri-connect conference is hosted by the UK’s Department for International Trade in collaboration with Uganda Export Promotion Board and seeks to expand the UK’s investment in developing new supply chains in the agricultural sector in Uganda. …
Members of Parliament have decried what they regard as laxity in Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) approach towards managing the torrential floods in Kampala. This was in response to a statement presented to Parliament on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 by the State Minister for Kampala City, Benny Namugwanya, on KCCA’s plans for controlling floods. The MPs blamed the problem of flooding on the incompetence of KCCA, citing their failure to implement development projects in the city and corruption. Hon. Richard Gafabusa Muhumuza (NRM, Bwamba County) said people have been given permission to build in wetlands and thus obstructing water catchment…
MTN Uganda has today slashed mobile money sending fees by more than half in a new promotion aimed at giving back to their customers. MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Wim Vanhelleputte said that the new offer that will run for eight weeks is in line with MTN’s commitment to driving financial inclusion in Uganda while delivering easier and more affordable services to its customers. “MTN mobile money is an easy to use mobile money transfer service that is fast and reliable, with transactions being completed in seconds so we are happy to be offering our customers even more reason to…
Okot Geoffrey, a journalist working with Choice FM in Gulu district Northern Uganda was allegedly assaulted on 16th June 2019 by Honorable Odonga Otto, Member of Parliament for Aruu County. Okot together with his fellow journalists were set to cover a football match between Acholi Province and West Nile Province organized by Federation of Uganda Foot Ball Association (FUFA) Drum at Pece War Memorial Stadium. The journalists had convened at a point reserved for them by the football authorities. However, before the match could start, spectators moved close to the pitch prompting the area leaders that include among others Hon. Odonga Otto, Hon.…