Author: Johnson Thembo
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says the law gives it seven days to release the presidential results moving to calm an edgy nation eager to know who will be Kenya’s fifth president. IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati said during a press briefing on Wednesday that the commission will not release the results on Wednesday. “The issue of declaring results, that will not happen today. We have seven days to do that,” said Chebukati. The law gives IEBC up to seven days from the date of elections to announce and declare the outcome but he assured that the electoral body is…
The Government of Uganda through NWSC signs 5 contracts to boost water supply in Kyankwanzi, Bushenyi, Kalungu, Gulu and Isingiro districts National water and sewerage Corporation has signed 5 WATSAN flagship projects to boost water supply for the districts of Gulu, Kyankwanzi, Kalungu, Bushenyi and Isingiro. As part of its continuous mandate, National Water and Sewerage Corporation continues to implement a wide range of Water and sanitation (WATSAN) infrastructure development projects within its 263 towns of operation across the country. The company recently secured market financing towards implementation of a number of WATSAN flagship projects. The corporation is also implementing…
Movit Products,scooped the Consumers Choice Award 2022 as the: Best Manufacturer of Personal Care, Body, and Hair Care Products in Uganda. The ceremony was graced by the Minister of Public Service, Muruli Mukasa on behalf of Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and flanked by the Minister of Trade Industry and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa. The Minister of Public Service handed over the award to Movit Products Managing Director James Bisase Segawa, Group Chief Product Supply Officer Kudzaishe Chivige, and Head of Marketing Robert Kitenda. Commenting on the achievement shortly after receiving the award, Mr Segawa attributed the victory to consumers who have…
Thumbs up for Nobert Mao By Andrew M. Mwenda I am very happy with Norbert Mao. He has proved, yet again, that he is a serious politician able to blend principle with pragmatism and do it very well. He has also confirmed my long-held conviction that he is a liberal democrat at heart. I have voted only once in my entire life. It was in the 2011 presidential elections. Mine was not a secret-ballot. I went to the polling booth at Coral Crescent in lower Kololo with my friend Melina Platas Izama and ticked the ballot paper in the open.…
Parliament has directed the Auditor General to conduct a forensic on the Shs1.3 billion allocated to support nodding disease affected persons. The MPs on Wednesday, 20 July 2022 adopted a motion tabled by Kitgum District Woman MP, Hon. Lilian Aber, urging government to prioritise interventions into nodding disease in Northern Uganda. According to the Centre for Disease Control, nodding disease syndrome is a neurologic condition that is characterized by episodes of repetitive dropping forward of the head, often accompanied by other seizure like activity like convulsions or staring spells. Reports of the disease emerged as early as 1998 in Kitgum…
Over the weekend, American Hollywood film actor Terrence Howard and his wife Miranda Pak tracked chimpanzees at Kibale National Park. Accompanied by Minister for Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, Uganda Tourism Board CEO Lilly Ajarova, and other delegates, the couple were amazed by Uganda’s cultural diversity and the chimp tracking experience in Kibale National Park. The excursion came shortly after the commemoration of World Chimpanzee Day on 14th July 2022. Following the experience at the UWA Offices in Kibale National Park, Mr Howard remarked “I was amazed by the interaction of the primates and its closeness…
MTN MoMo Uganda Limited’s highly rewarding promotion, MoMo Nyabo Waaka came to an exciting end with the winners of the last batch of three cars picking them up, amidst cheer and pomp from their loved ones and well-wishers. This was the fourth edition of the promotion. Since its launch in May, the 2 months-long MTN MoMo Nyabo Waaka promotion has rewarded active MTN MoMo customers with 24 brand new Toyota succeed cars, and over 2 billion shillings worth of Mobile Money to MTN MoMo Customers and agents. Ugx.1.6 billion shillings was given out to 16000 active MTN MoMo Customers and…
Kagwirawo Sports Betting has today the 15th of July 2022 launched it’sexciting and thrilling Free Bet Promo aimed to kick start the new premier season in style. In this new promo, Kagwirawo will be giving out a free bet to every punter who places 3 bets in a day. According to Chris Mabonga the Manager Operations, all punters shall be awarded with a free bet if they manage to place 3 bets in a day. The Free bet promotion shall be available on all kagwirawo’s bettingplatforms like the website, USSD and the APP. Speaking ahead of the launch, Mr Manager…
FutureLink Technologies is a community-driven marketplace for affordable financial services. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda as a digital national payment systems operator. They work to enhance the financial resilience of Africa’s low and middle-income earners through a community-driven marketplace where consumers access a variety of financial services, mainly credit, most appropriate and affordable for their daily needs. FutureLink Technologies is the 31st participant in this year’s 40 days 40 FinTechs initiative by HiPipo that seeks to highlight emerging FinTechs in East Africa and beyond. The HiPipo team talked to VINCENT TUMWIJUKYE, the CEO and co-founder of FutureLink…
Members of Parliament have urged telecommunication service providers to adopt more friendly data and voice bundles. This, according to the MPs, is intended to ensure that consumers of communication services get quality, reliable and affordable communication services to widen Information Communication Technology (ICT) penetration as a key driver of economic growth. While chairing the House on Wednesday, 13 July 2022, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa tasked the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC), the national regulatory body of the communications sector to engage these companies to exclusively provide unlimited data and voice call bundles that do not expire. “This issue of expiry of…