Author: Johnson Thembo
Jumia Food, Africa’s leading online food delivery platform has seen an increase in group orders, leading to a partnership with KFC, the world’s most loved chicken restaurant brand that has grown in its popularity in Uganda. After the great success of the partnership in Kampala, the two companies have extended the partnership that will now enable customers in Entebbe to also be able to order online for the KFC meals and have them delivered to them. Expressing his optimism about the expected success of the partnership, KFC’s Operations Director Jacques Theunissen said “Brands that cater to convenience now need to…
The Hon. the Chief Justice, Bart M. Katureebe, on Tuesday presided over at the opening of a two-day stakeholder coordination Workshop at Kabira Country Club. The workshop drew the top management team from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of the Uganda Police Force. The workshop was held under the theme; Effective Coordination for Improved Criminal Justice Delivery. As the Chairperson of the Justice, Law and Order Sector the Chief Justice made remarks on the topic: “Embracing Innovations in the Disposal of Criminal Cases: The Role and Experience of the Judiciary”. He…
The name may sound new to you, but its worth talking about. Sauman service limited is one of the few registered agencies licensed to find jobs for Ugandans abroad. With the three years of existence in the labour exportation field, Sauman has been able to master the industry and ripped the passion of transforming the Pearl of Africa through finding jobs for hundreds of Ugandans. In an exclusive interview with Sauman Limited Managing Director Mr. Ian Kaijuka, described Sauman service limited a transparent organization with an obligation to serve, maximize talent and opportunities for Ugandan Youth. Sauman draws its focus…
The new Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopian, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, has begun a 2-day state visit to Uganda at the invitation of President Yoweri Museveni. Premier Ali Abiy Ahmed Ali, who arrived in the country this morning, was welcomed by President Yoweri Museveni at State House, Entebbe. Prime Minister Ahmed Ali was treated to a red-carpet welcome and accorded a 19-gun salute. He also inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Officers and men of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces after which he was entertained by groups of Ugandan traditional local troupes. Later, President…
The minister of Science Technology and innovations Hon. Elioda Tumwesigye has this evening emerged victorious in the Sheema Municipality National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party primaries. The legendary lawmaker managed to sweep the race with about 65% of the total number of the votes casted. Dr Elioda scooped 9224, followed Akankwasa Raymond Kamugisha who got 4514, Mwebesa Joseph 2932, Tumwine Jonas 2604, Kamukama David 1569, Bongonzya Jonathan 1215, Kataate Polly Nkwasibwe 1926, cadre 716. At around 12:10 Dr. Elioda accompanied by his family casted their votes at Rugarama 4 kitizo ward sheema central Division and no wonder this has carried victory…
Mityana municipality Member of Parliament Hon. Francis Zaake has decried the levels of inhuman and exploitative tendencies government has ventured into. Speaking to our Insider last evening, the youthful lawmaker said that government would be passing policies increasing people’s income but not increasing taxes. Zaake says that soon, unless this government is stopped, Ugandans soon will be subjected to pay oxygen tax since we are being ruled money but not service oriented leaders. He insists that Mobile money and social media taxes are moves that are so much uncalled for because its double taxes. “Those people on WhatsApp buy phones…
With so much love and passion for photography, Daaki Joshua www.daakijoshua.com started his career as a young photographer whilst pursuing his business course at university! He started as a studio photographer and he could easily access cameras to practice. “At that time, I was just a business student with no professional Job. So, when back at home, I started to use my free time to play with my photos and make simple graphic designs then later posted them on social media. Then friends started saying, I could make a great graphic designer! This was a great learning process for me…
Wednesday night was more than a night to remember as Singer Eighton Sente rocked revelers at the luxurious Oasis Villa based in Nabweru. The celebrity night, featured several musicians who performed to full house till the wee hours. The famous Kiwoko boy also revealed the news of releasing a brand new gospel song dubbed Mululu. Eighton has over the years released songs with high lyrical concept including Impossible, Ani President, Obwenge, Munduwo, Engato among others. It should be noted party animals have massively indebted the Nabweru based Oasis Villa as one of the luxurious and cooperate hangout places with unrealistic…
City socialite Charles Olim aka SIPAPA has been arrested for violating traffic rules. His arrest comes after public outcry on abuse of traffic rules with impunity by social celebrities and high profile motor vehicles including government cars. During arrest, self-proclaimed millionaire narrowly went on his knees pleading for forgiveness something that the dedicated ignore when the placed cuffs on bonny hands. He was later charged Ugandan shillings 100.000 which he paid instantly and run way from the media that had started gathering to have him grilled. Police now warns motorists over road indiscipline that will lead to arrests of everyone…
Umeme Limited yesterday announced Ushs7.6 dividend pay-out per ordinary share to all its shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2017. The dividend was recommended by the Board of Directors during their first meeting of 2018 in Kampala early this month. If approved at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 17 May 2018, the final dividend subject to deduction of withholding tax, where applicable, will be paid on or about 6 July 2018 to shareholders in the books of the Company at close of business on 20 June 2018. ‘The dividend will be paid into the shareholder bank…