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Senior presidential adviser on Ghetto affairs Bucha Man has finally let the cat out of the bank regarding his chaotic moves that made Fire base Crew draw red-lines with the Leon Island led by singer Jose Chameleon. In an exclusive interview, the former Vice President of the Ghetto brags about keeping respect and punishing whoever dissed Ghetto Gladiator Bobi Wine, during their early times in the music industry in Kamwokya. According to the Lwaki Temumatira star, the first celebrity to land in his trap was the Leone Island boss Jose Chameleon who was thumped from anthers to stigma at Katwe…
Martin Mugarra, the minister of state for tourism on Friday unveiled the Exlore Busoga domestic Tourism promotion campaign running between February 13-18. Speaking during the launch in Kampala, Mugarra said the campaign will help unveil the less told stories about Busoga region. “It is our duty to continue telling our stories as well as showcasing the beautiful pearls that Uganda has got to offer,” Mugarra stated. He noted that before the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, only 132,000 Ugandans were visiting tourism sites like the Uganda Wildlife Education Conservation Center (UWEC), the museum and national parks. “The low numbers were…
Tuko Pamoja (We Are One) docuseries by Evelyn Cindy Magara (PhD) and Nyati Motion Pictures goes to Cinemas with 13 premieres starting from February to June 2024. Tuko Pamoja documentary film (series) is about Uganda’s heroes and unity in diversity. Written by Rogers Atukunda and directed by Dr Magara, a Lecturer of Film and Literature at Makerere University, the film explores the unifying geopolitical and geolinguistics of 1870-1900 Uganda and the historical relationships between the peoples of the Great Lakes Region. The segments that shall have independent premieres include Bunyoro-Kitara; Buganda; Busoga; Tooro; Ankole; Kigezi; Breakaway Kingdoms, The Luo; The…
Members of Parliament have paid glowing tribute to former Dokolo Woman District Representative, the late Hon. Cecilia Atim Ogwal, in a special sitting dedicated to remembering her contribution. Ogwal, 77, served as Member of Parliament from 1996 until 18 January 2024 when she passed on in India following a short hospitalization. Ogwal was credited for championing the return to multi-party politics, at a time when women were politically marginalised. Legislators observed that Ogwal broke the barriers otherwise insurmountable to ordinary women. “Cecilia was among the few women, about five of them, who would push for issues that women would…
The Deputy Press Secretary to H.E the President, Mr. Faruk Kirunda has lashed out at the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Mr. Robert Kyagulanyi for attacking the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Mr. Antonio Guterres. Kirunda described Bobi Wine as naive, who needs nothing but many lessons in statecraft and that the UN Secretary-General cannot engage with stuntmasters seeking to attract cheap attention when the world is discussing genuine issues of concern. “@HEBobiwine needs many lessons in statecraft. The UN Secretary-General is well-placed to know exactly what goes on anywhere in the world. He has enough intel and a…
President Museveni has pardoned David Chandi Jamwa, the former Managing Director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF). “In the exercise of the power vest in me under article 121 (1) (a) of the constitution of the republic of Uganda, 1995 as mended and on the advice of the advisory committee on the prerogative of mercy, I hereby grant to the person below, on public health and humanitarian grounds,” Museveni’s Instrument of pardon seen exclusively by The Insider reads in part. “David Chandi Jamwa, Prisoner number MBP 3348/2019,” the statement adds. The list has nine other prisoners who benefited from the…
There’s a joint opposition press conference taking place at Plot , Katonga Road which houses Besigye’s office. In attendance are opposition parties who have come together to do joint politics together. While addressing the joint opposition presser, former Leader of Opposition and Alliance for National Transformation strong lady Winnie Kiiza announced few of the plans that the opposition parties are going to start with. According to Winnie Kiiza, the opposition will Thursday this week start with exposing the pot holes in the city and across the country. She has called upon Ugandans to plant banana, potatoes, yams and even do some…
Shazney who quit Mike Wine’s home last year revealed the father of his children often times beat her up after excessive alcohol consumption. The ex girlfriend and mother to many of Mike Wine’s children has for the first time broken silence on why she ran away from the struggling singer. Shazney who quit Mike Wine’s home last year revealed the father of his children often times beat her up after excessive alcohol consumption. He was also abusing all tribes of drugs and never listened to her even after numerous calls to drop the negative habbits. “If the Daddy is an…
Monday, 15 January 2024 has been described as a historic day as Bukedea Teaching Hospital opens to patients for the first time. While touring the hospital in Bukedea Subcounty, Bukedea District, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, also Hospital Director, said the facility is now ready to offer treatment for both outpatients and inpatients. For normal deliveries, said Speaker Among, mothers will receive free maternal services while other specialised healthcare will be at a highly subsidized prices. “Starting tomorrow, all normal deliveries will be free of charge. Our women will also get free mama kits. The hospital administrator will…
The Marketing and Advertising fraternity is still mourning one of its members Yosia Matara Lukwago, 42. Yosia who was an employee of Metropolitan Republic breathe his last Monday morning in Nairobi, Kenya after a short illness. His body was repatriated to Uganda on Thursday and laid to rest at his ancestral home in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district on Friday 12th January 2024. Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr. Lukwago Kirabo the deceased’s father described his son as a disciplined and outgoing person who unconditionally treasured people and around. He said its unfortunate at his age, he is the one…