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In a new campaign dubbed “Oli Sorted for Shuwa”, Stanbic Bank says it’s giving a “credit lifeline” to its consumer and commercial clients who are hard-pressed on cash, depressed by an expensive loan repayment, or worried about school fees for the new school term. The campaign is open to all Stanbic Bank commercial clients and their employees across the formal and informal sectors, including salary earners in the private and public sectors with a monthly income of UGX 150,000 and above. The head of personal banking, Israel Arinaitwe says “Oli Sorted for Shuwa” is designed to ease the cost of…
Washington: On Friday, Pope Francis sharply criticized both US presidential candidates for their positions on abortion and migration, describing their policies as “anti-life.” During an airborne news conference on his return from a four-nation tour of Asia, Francis advised American Catholics to vote for the candidate they believe is the “lesser evil” in the upcoming US elections. “Both are against life,” Francis stated. “One excludes migrants, and the other supports abortion.” Although he did not name the candidates—Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Kamala Harris—his remarks were a clear critique of their stances on these controversial issues. Francis, who is not…
Renowned Ugandan activist and commentator, Frank Gashumba, has made shocking remarks about National Unity Platform leader Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine. In a statement made while appearing on a radio talk show hosted by journalist Kungu Adam, Gashumba described Bobi Wine as “politically empty” and incapable of ruling Uganda. It’s not surprise that Gashumba’s comments have raised eyebrows, especially among Bobi Wine’s supporters, who see him as a leading figure in Uganda’s opposition. According to Gashumba, he also had alot of hope until when he conducted an intense engagement with the former Kyadondo East lawmaker that he…
President Yoweri Museveni is celebrating his 80th birthday, with the main celebrations held in Nakaseke district. As the nation honors its long-serving leader, Museveni’s daughter, Natasha Karugire, took to social media to share some deeply personal memories of her father, offering a rare glimpse into the life of the man who has shaped Uganda’s political landscape for decades. In an X Spaces conversation last night, Natasha recounted touching and, at times, challenging moments of her upbringing, particularly focusing on the time her family spent in exile during Uganda’s turbulent years. One of Natasha’s earliest memories of her father is one that…
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Bukwo in eastern Uganda on Saturday. Cheptegei, who finished 44th in the women’s marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics and served as a sergeant in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, was honored with a three-volley salute by her military colleagues, marking the end of the funeral. Her burial followed a special council session at the Bukwo district headquarters, where hundreds of mourners, including athletes, family members, residents, government officials and dignitaries, gathered to…
George Arodi, the Business Head at Uganda Baati Limited, has been honored with a prestigious accolade in the CEO Today Africa Awards 2024. Arodi, a veteran with over 28 years of experience in the steel sector within Eastern Africa, was recognized for his exceptional leadership and results-driven approach that has significantly transformed Uganda Baati. A graduate of the University of Nairobi, Arodi embarked on his career with Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd (MRM) in Kenya, a flagship company within the Safal Group family. His remarkable journey saw him ascend through various positions over 17 years, culminating in his appointment as the…
Two Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF) generals have died on Kampala-Masaka road accident near Lukaya trading centre. Brig Gen (Retired) Kyambadde and Brig Gen Fred Twinamatsiko, who served as the Director of Training and Doctrine for Land Forces, tragically lost their lives on Saturday morning. According to Col Deo Akiki, the deputy UPDF Spokesperson, the two were traveling in a vehicle H4DF2588. “How are we expected to understand this loss in such a short time?? A minister of state (Defence) Hon Sarah Mateke, Brig Gen (rtd) Kyambadde and our Director training and Doctrine for Land forces Brig Gen Fred Twinamasiko…
MTN Uganda joined the Kingdom of Busoga on Friday in celebrating the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV. This significant occasion marked a decade of visionary leadership, unwavering commitment, and remarkable contributions toward the social and economic well-being of the people of Busoga. It was also the first time that Busoga Kingdom was holding the celebration with the Inhebantu, Jovia Mutesi. Allan Njagala, the head commercial East at MTN Uganda represented the technology company in a celebratory event held at Bukungu Primary School in Budiope. He delivered a congratulatory message on behalf of…
Ruwenzori Bishop Reuben Kisembo Wednesday told Tooro King (Omukama) Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV to find a queen (Omugo) as the kingdom commemorated the monarch’s 29th coronation anniversary in Fort Portal City. During an Anglican service at St John’s Cathedral to mark the occasion, Bishop Kisembo’s sermon to the congregation including the 32-year-old monarch and his mother Best Kemigisa, hailed royals for nurturing Tooro’s 12th ruler, who took over as a child king in 1995. “We thank the queen mother for her care over the years, but now I want to remind you the king to consider getting a wife. The…
As more Ugandans embrace the use of the Internet to accomplish different tasks in life, business, and education, network experts at Simplifi Networks are urging businesses to adopt fiber optic technology for their Internet needs. Speaking during the recent ICT Directors Forum organized by the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU), Ambrose Ahurra, a Network Engineer at Simplifi Networks, a regional distributor of networking and communications equipment in Uganda and Kenya, emphasized the importance of embracing fiber technology in East Africa. “The adoption of fiber is going to lead to more reliable and faster internet services, essential for both economic…