Author: Johnson Thembo
Singer Ronald Mayinja has revealed why he praised President Yoweri Museveni in his new song. On Thursday, Mayinja officially released his new song showering Museveni with praise. He said Museveni was the best President Uganda has ever had. He went ahead to rally Ugandans to vote for the President in 2021 general elections. Following the release of his latest song, the former Golden Band singer was highly castigated by supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) given the fact that he had just returned to the party from NRM a few months ago. They labeled him a hypocrite and a money…
Elected leaders on the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have welcomed the presidential initiative on wealth and job creation (Emyooga) with open hands. Speaking during the initiative launch at Silverton gardens in Kampala, the Lubaga Division mayor Owek. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo said that government deserves credit for introducing Emyooga initiative at the right time.“We are all aware about what has happened to our people during the seven months of the Covid 19 lockdown. People’s livelihoods especially here in Kampala was hit so hard, an incident that needed an immediate government intervention like Emyooga.” Ssebugwawo said. She added that though…
Government of Uganda has pledged to intensify support towards people with visual impairment and disabilities across the country. This comment was made by the State Minister for Disability and Elderly Persons Hon. Sarah Kanyike while officiating the White Canes Safety day celebration for persons with visual impairment Golf Course Hotel in Kampala. The event also doubled as the Uganda National Association of the Blind (UNAB) 50th anniversary. Kanyike stated that government has already allocated money to procure White Cane and other visual impairment equipment to support Ugandans living with this problem. “We are working towards enabling better standard of…
Uganda has over 15 million students in different institutions of learning according to the Ministry of Education and Sports. As a way of controlling the spread of COVID-19, only 10 percent of these learners who are mainly finalist students will be reporting back to school starting October 15th 2020 leaving the majority at home. The Minister for Information and Communications Technology and National Guidance Honourable Judith Nabakooba in a recent media address urged continuing students to take homeschooling seriously as it could determine their promotion to the next class. Now more than ever before, parents are going to find themselves…
The State Minister for Microfinance Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo has implored Ugandans to especially those residing in Kampala to embrace emyooga initiative with open hands. Kasoolo made this comment while launching the initiative at a splendid event held at the Uganda Institute of ICT and Communication in Nakawa, a Kampala suburb. Emyooga is a new initiative that is centered on various enterprises covering the majority of Ugandans. He says that this whole initiative targets to empower 800 SACCOs in Kampala metropolitan area where each group shall get UGX 30M. Speaking to hundreds of leaders, Kasolo stated that its high time…
Stanbic Bank has donated computers worth UGX100 Million towards helping Makerere University management reequip its main administration centre after a recent fire destroyed a substantial part of the famous Main building. Commonly referred to as the ‘Ivory Tower’, the iconic building caught fire during the last week of September in a case still being investigated by police and other relevant authorities. However furniture and office equipment for several departments including human resources, finance and public relations were destroyed as well as much of the roof. Anne Juuko, Chief Executive Stanbic Bank Uganda said, “This donation is key for Stanbic Bank…
PostBank Uganda, a financial institution that is committed to empowering people, to transform their lives, has today unveiled its first-ever digital campaign dubbed Digital Banking, Beyi Powa, in an effort to increase the number of customers transacting with its digital platforms. Unveiling the campaign to the public today, Mr. Julius Kakeeto, the Managing Director, PostBank Uganda said; “I am delighted to unveil an important marketing communications campaign in our history because of its significance to PostBank but most importantly, to you our customers who continue to be loyal especially during these difficult times brought about by COVID-19,” Mr. Kakeeto said.…
Roke Telkom, a Ugandan telecommunications company, has kicked off its annual corporate social responsibility initiative named Roke Gives Back, with a charity visit to Generations In Action Children’s Home in Gulu. This year, the philanthropic initiative will impact about 300 children in different orphanages and homes across Uganda. Roke Gives Back is an annual umbrella CSR initiative whose purpose is to help the vulnerable individuals in society through provision of relief items, and fundamental resources to improve the living conditions of the targeted individuals or communities. Ms. Michelle Baine, the Brand Manager at Roke Telkom, emphasized the company’s commitment to philanthropic…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has applauded the Government of South Korea for extending support to Uganda for the fight against Covid-19. Kadaga was thrilled on hearing from the South Korean Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Ha Byung-Kyoo that US$4 million has been allocated to boost health facilities handling Covid-19 cases. “This is very important support you are giving us, because besides the gaps in the health facilities, many people do not yet believe that coronavirus is real. We need a lot of health education in that area,” said Kadaga. Kadaga made these remarks during a meeting with Byung-Kyoo on…
MTN customers will once again enjoy 100% bonus on daily data bundles in the revamped MTN Dabolo 4G promotion. The promotion that commenced today will run for six weeks. First introduced in 2019, MTN Dabolo which was meant to give back to MTN customers went on to become very popular among users prompting its re-introduction this year with improvements to make the customer experience even better. This time the offer will be available to customers who have 4G SIM cards as 4G gives customers a faster and better internet browsing experience. With this new enhanced offer, MTN customers will get…