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The Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced that some employees of Umeme Limited will inevitably lose their jobs as the government takes over electricity distribution roles. She noted that this move aims to avoid duplication of duties, as some responsibilities currently handled by Umeme staff are already being performed by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). “The workers of Umeme, their applications were rejected. But the objective of restructuring was to make sure that we have a saving. On my side, the objective was to remove duplication and enhance efficiency. Where we find out your job is already…

As the world continues to commemorate Women’s Month this March, MTN Uganda’s General Manager of the Enterprise Business Unit, Ibrahim Senyonga, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Executive of Stanbic Business Incubator, Catherine Poran. The visit was a gesture of appreciation for her outstanding leadership and contribution to the business sector in Uganda, particularly in fostering entrepreneurship and empowering women-led enterprises. Catherine Poran is a seasoned banking executive with over two decades of experience. She has been instrumental in strengthening client relationships, advocating for strategic advisory roles within banking, and driving financial inclusion for entrepreneurs. The Stanbic Business Incubator…

The COMESA Business Council (CBC) and HiPipo have today kicked off the inaugural Women in FinTech Hackathon for Zambia and Malawi with a call to women innovators to develop relevant solutions that can leverage on the market of over 600 million population in this region. Speaking at the launch of the Hackathon held at the Lusaka Legacy Resort in Zambia this morning, the CBC Chief Executive Officer Teddy Soobramanien noted that when women entrepreneurs are empowered, there is a ripple effect on the rest of the region because women are always more likely to come up with solutions that tackle everyday…

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is gearing up to take legal action following a disappointing result in the recent Kawempe North by-election. The party’s candidate, Sadat Mukiibi, known by his nickname Aganaga, secured only 239 votes out of 27,596 cast, a stark contrast to the 17,764 votes won by Luyimbazi Nalukoola from the National Unity Platform (NUP), who claimed the seat left vacant by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. During a press conference at the FDC headquarters in Najjanankumbi, FDC President Patrick Amuriat Oboi voiced his deep frustration over the election outcome. He argued that the results did not mirror the actual support the party holds within the…

Stanbic Bank has officially announced the 200 schools advancing to the next round of the 10th edition of the National Schools Championship (NSC), dubbed ‘Battle of Champions.’ Mumba Kalifungwa, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank, emphasized the bank’s commitment to transforming the lives of women, youth, and farmers through corporate investment initiatives like the NSC. “The National Schools Championship is not merely a contest; it has evolved into a catalyst for change that unlocks the tremendous potential of Uganda’s youth,” Kalifungwa stated. Under the theme ‘Powering Innovation for Job Creation,’ he noted that over the past decade, more than 500,000 students…

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly criticized the government for closing Pearl FM radio station. The station was switched off the air for allegedly discussing the rigging of elections in Kawempe North, despite overwhelming evidence of electoral manipulation by the regime. Bobi Wine described the government’s actions as those of a “criminal regime” that seeks to silence the media and suppress freedom of speech. He noted that the closure of Pearl FM is an extension of the regime’s attack on the media, which has seen journalists brutally assaulted and their equipment destroyed.…

President Yoweri Museveni says an electoral and criminal investigation has started in the Kawempe North by-election. According to his statement, “The following allegations have come up: ballot papers stuffing, altering results, destroying ballot boxes in Kazo-Angola, Mbogo Mosque zone, etc., because, apparently, some People did not want those votes to be counted, campaigning at the Polling Stations, intimidation, violence, etc.” Read his full statement below

Kampala City Council Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago last evening hosted hundreds of Muslim faithfuls to the annual KCCA Iftar Dinner at the Lord Mayor’s City Hall Gardens. Addressing the faithfuls, the Chief Guest, Supreme Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi applauded the spirit of Unity at the Authority and called upon the City Leadership to strive to resolve the challenges of the City most especially the structural development which is in need planning. The Lord Mayor thanked Allah for the gift of life following illness which necessitated him to undergo surgery in India and called on faithfuls to embrace the spirit of…

The 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams witnessed a remarkable increase in candidature, with 141,996 candidates registering compared to 110,566 in 2023. This was revealed by Dan Odong, the Uganda National Examinations Board Executive Director. He stated that this represents a significant 28.4% rise, with males accounting for 53.1% (16,695) of the increased candidature. “Of the total candidates, 61,957 (43.6%) were females, while 80,039 (56.4%) were males. Notably, the number of female candidates has been consistently lower than that of males, but it has been increasing steadily.” Odong said. The increase in candidature may be attributed to the…

Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Chairperson, Prof. Celestino Obua, has announced a significant reduction in examination malpractice cases during the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams. This development marks a positive trend, with UACE 2024 recording the lowest number of malpractice cases compared to the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) and Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams. “on another positive note, the #UACE2024 examination had the least number of cases of examination malpractice compared to the Primary Leaving examination (PLE) and UCE examinations, and as such, very few results will be withheld. The affected candidates will be accorded hearings…