Author: Our Reporter
The challenges facing the giant retail Kenya-owned Nakumatt supermarket in Uganda prove to be unending following the closure of Nakumatt branch at Metroplex mall which brings forth to an additional number of branches closed in the country. The branch at Metroplex mall whose goods are being auctioned today was closed two weeks ago and right now, URA is auctioning out the goods to very many people who have turned up to buy them at cheaper prices. It is also noticed that when this supermarket was closed, it had very many perishable goods and right now most of the customers are…
Judicial officers have on Wednesday suspended their strike and vowed to return to work. According to the Uganda Judicial Officers’ Association president Godfrey Kaweesa, this was done to enable government get time to implement their salary increment proposals however it can be resumed at a later date in case government does not implement its promises to improve their working conditions. Kaweesa reveals that the salary enhancements for judicial officers are expected by November 2017 as other welfare demands including cars, office equipment and security are being worked on. He says they resume work tomorrow but have given government upto December…
Entebbe DPC Godfrey Ninsiima has confirmed a massive security deployment in Entebbe and the neighboring centers following the unfortunate mysterious women killings in the area. Speaking to NBS TV early this morning Mr Ninsiima that that there has never been a curfew in Entebbe though patrols have been strengthened. There is no curfew in Entebbe, Everybody is operating normally and no one has been told to close at 7PM.” He said. Godfrey also notes that Special Force Command (SFC) and Flying Squad are in the field to give a strong backup to the different patrols. Before we deploy these officers…
Aruu South Member of Parliament Hon.Odonga Otto dramatically moved the House to halt business until government explains the mysterious killing of women in parts of Wakiso district on Tuesday afternoon. This was after members raised concerns about the absence of the minister of internal affairs and his security counterpart in the House, at a time the country expects explanations about the killings. According to Odonga Otto, the situation is running out of hand and the country deserves a thorough explanation. The motion was supported by Wakiso Woman Member of Parliament Hon.Rosemary Seninde, who doubles as the Minister of State for…
Uganda communications commission (UCC) has suspended ABS television’s broadcasting license poor programing. According to letter dated 5th September signed by the executive director of UCC Godfrey Mutabazi, in a period of 60 days, the station has been barred from petition UCC over suspension of their license or any other claim, till when the commission is satisfied that the Kawala based station has modified and harmonized its programming content as per the law. It should be noted that the executive director for UCC Godfrey Mutabaazi, on 28th October Pastor Iga’s station was constituted to pay UGX 25,000,000 for constant breaching of…
The nation has been slapped with melancholy following the death of newly elected chairman of the East African Business Council Kassim Omar. According to close relatives, Kassim succumbed after a blood clot operation at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. The chairman Private Sector Foundation of Uganda Patrick Bitature, says Omar’s unfortunate death is a big loss to the business fraternity in East Africa especially to Uganda. Bitature also notes that as a business leader in Uganda and the region, Omar has been so passionate about seeing the plight of the business community solved through his engagements with counterparts in the region.…
Earlier this afternoon, Hon.Taban Idi Amin was sworn in after he returned to the House unopposed the Kibanda North Member of Parliament. In May, The court of appeal led by Justices Stephen Kavuma, Cheborion Barishaki and Paul Kahaibale Mugamba ordered the Electoral Commission to hold fresh elections for Kibanda North constituency in Kiryandongo district over allegations of not complying with electoral laws. However Taban nailed an unopposed victory following the withdraw of his rival Sam Otada from the race. Taban is one of the grandsons of former president Iddi Amin Dada who ruled Uganda in the 1970s
The opposition Democratic Party (DP) has pleaded to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to fire the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Kale Kayihura over allegations of fueling immorality and failure to protect women in the country. This statement follows the IGP’s move to connive with sex workers to help the force in averting the mercilessly goons who kill innocent women. Speaking to the media early this morning at the party headquarters in on City House- Kampala, the party’s acting General Secretary Gerald Siranda also called upon ethics and integrity minister Fr. Simon Lokodo to petition him over fueling immorality citing…
China and Russia, North Korea’s two biggest political allies, say calls to further tighten sanctions against Pyongyang in the wake of its latest nuclear test would do little ease tensions on the peninsula. Speaking Tuesday at the sidelines of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) summit of emerging national economies in the Chinese city of Xiamen, Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned North Korea over its latest missile test, but warned that ramping up “military hysteria” will only lead to a “global catastrophe.” He also criticized the U.S. call for more sanctions against Pyongyang as “useless and ineffective,” and added…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released time tables for the three sets of national examinations set for 2017. According to the UNEB Executive Secretary Dan Odongo, UCE candidates will be the first to sit for the first set of exams slated to kick off on October 13th with the briefing of candidates until November 20th. On a special note, Mr. Odongo cautioned candidates against exam malpractice as this will lead to cancellation of their results. The papers that include the Primary Leaving Examinations, Uganda Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education. PLE pupils will be the…