Author: Johnson Thembo
Former US President Barack Obama landed at the JKIA in Nairobi on Sunday afternoon for a visit that will see him launch his sister’s foundation. Obama headed to State House in Nairobi to meet President Uhuru Kenyatta with whom he will have closed-door talks. He is visiting, for the fifth time, as a private citizen and may also hold talks with Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Obama will be accompanied by 400 dignitaries to support his sister Auma in setting up Sauti Kuu Foundation in K’Ogelo, Siaya county. Security has been beefed up in Nairobi, Kisumu and Siaya for the visit…
Ntungamo Municipality Member of Parliament Hon. Gerald Karuhanga has asked President Museveni not to waste more money on lawmakers. Speaking to this website, Karuhanga says that the government should sink this money in investigating crime and motivating the security officers rather than simply dishing it out on MPs. “Security comes from the population. We need not waste taxpayers’ money. The government should sink this money in investigating crime and motivating the security officers rather than simply dishing it out on MPs.” Gerald Karuhanga said. The youthful vocal lawmaker added that the security officers live in undesirable conditions that may not…
The Constitutional Court seating in Mbale that was handling the Age limit removal case has finally set judgment date. According the letter dated 13th July, signed by the court of appeal registrar, indicates that the final ruling will be passed on 26th July 2018. This court is being led by Deputy Chief Justice Alphonse Owinyi-Dollo, Justice Remmy Kasule, Elizabeth Musoke, Cheborion Barishaki and Kenneth Kakuru. On April 19, five judges from the Constitutional Court led by Deputy Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo concluded the hearing of the consolidated petition and vowed to deliver its judgment “on notice.” However, even after the…
Stanbic Bank has been recognized as the Best Bank in Uganda at the 2018 Euromoney Awards. The Euromoney Awards for excellence are the world’s most prestigious and respected banking and capital markets accolades that recognize institutions bringing the highest level of expertise, service and innovation in the global financial industry. Commenting on the achievement, Patrick Mweheire, Chief Executive Stanbic Bank Uganda said, “As a proud financial anchor in the country’s economic growth, we are honored to have received global recognition as the Best Bank in Uganda. Stanbic continues to play an essential role in supporting economic transformation. We have pioneered…
The Minister of Science Technology and innovation Hon. Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye has called upon Uganda embrace government initiatives in the fight against poverty. Speaking to the media at Hotel Africana, Dr. Elioda added that there has been significant growth that can only be boosted with the adaptation of science and technology. “We can’t undermine that fact that our societies are steadily developing and our vision is to make Uganda a lower middle income status by 2020 and then upper income status by 2040 where everyone is expected to at least earn $400 a year.” He said. Putting in emphasis the…
The Minister of Science Technology and innovation Hon. Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye has called upon Uganda embrace government initiatives in the fight against poverty. Speaking to the media at Hotel Africana, Dr. Elioda added that there has been significant growth that can only be boosted with the adaptation of science and technology. “We can’t undermine that fact that our societies are steadily developing and our vision is to make Uganda a lower middle income status by 2020 and then upper income status by 2040 where everyone is expected to at least earn $400 a year.” He said. Putting in emphasis the…
The largest online marketplace in the country, JUMIA, will celebrate its 6th year anniversary this July. This mega celebration is running from July 16th to July 26th, 2018, with mind-blowing discounts on all products. Speaking to media at the Jumia Warehouse in Kampala, Regional Director of Jumia, Mr. Sefik Bagdadioglu, noted that this year’s celebration offers more potential customers to buy different products at low cost and affordable prices. “As we celebrate 6 years of revolutionary online shopping in Africa, it remains our desire to create a great environment for entrepreneurship and businesses to succeed in this country. Jumia is…
Provisionalresults so far available indicate that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) swept majority of the villages in the LCI elections conducted yesterday. The results as retrieved by our tally centre illustrate the party’s increasing popularity countrywide despite the endless criticisms from opposition leaders. Results from 16 out of 17 sub counties, Divisions and Town Councils that constitute Rukungiri District where FDC’s Col. Kiiza Besigye originates put NRM at 419 against 217 for the opposition. The results do not however include Nyarushanje Sub County, a stronghold of NRM in the District. In Kasese, the home District of the Opposition Leader…
With Uganda’s Chimpanzees continuously threatened by the habitat loss, disease, wildlife trafficking, and illegal hunting ,this year’s World Chimpanzee Day provides the ideal opportunity for Chimpanzee Trust to highlight its commitment to reduce conflicts between chimpanzees and humans as part of its mission to promote chimpanzee conservation and environmental management for sustainable development. Joining wildlife advocates and conservation leaders around the world, Chimpanzee Trust will be in the Albertine Graben, a region of growing conflict between chimpanzees and local farming communities to celebrate the first ever World Chimpanzee Day. July 14th has particular significance, as it is the day that…
Famous radio presenter Isaac Katende aka Kasuku has furiously attacked Ugandans complaining about the newly introduced Social Media Tax. Speaking during the Kasuku moment session on KFM early this morning, Kasuku said if someone can’t afford to pay the prescribed tax then should better sell his/her smartphone and quit social media. Kasuku adds that very many people spend a lot of productive time on social media commenting and posting nonsense where the government doesn’t benefit anything in terms of revenue collection. “Government is even demanding for little money, 200 is so cheap! If was one of the decision makers, I…