Author: Johnson Thembo
Media owners in Uganda have called for support from the Electoral Commission and other election players to be able to effectively deliver the 2020/2021 elections. The call was made during a meeting between members of the National Association of Broadcasters and the Electoral Commission held on Monday at the commission headquarters in Kampala to discuss how to work together as the country holds the first-ever virtual compaigns. Justice Simon Byabakama the Electoral Commission chairperson noted that they are committed to holding the elections in the specified timeline since postponing elections is not in their mandate. He said the media’s partnership is quite crucial…
Uganda has been ranked the sixth most popular destination in Africa for hosting international conferences and events in the 2019 statistics report released by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). ICCA represents the world’s leading association for the global meetings, conference and events industry. The rank is a four point advancement from the 2018 report where Uganda ranked 10th. Uganda has over the last 5 years ranked consistently in the top 10 African destinations for hosting international conferences and events. The rankings are based on the number of association meetings taking place regularly, rotating between at least three different…
Leading e-commerce platform Jumia has announced the launch of Airtel money payments on the platform. As of 1st July, customers on the platform can now pay for their orders with Airtel money in addition to the existing payment methods, cash on delivery and MTN Mobile Money “ The launch of Airtel money payment onto our platform is a huge addition that we believe will benefit our consumers. Millions of Ugandans depend on mobile money to make their daily transactions, and by expanding our payment methods to include Airtel money, it will make it easier for more consumers to incorporate online…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has directed the Minister of Internal Affairs to investigate the state of affairs at the Nsambya Police Barracks in Kampala. The directive was prompted after Hon. Maurice Kibalya (NRM, Bugabula County North) raised a matter of national importance in regard to the living conditions in the barracks. “It is a sad state of affairs as the barracks does not have water or power. If this week there is water, then the following week, there will be no power. These officers are committed to serve the country but their environment is not appealing. We need…
Masaka Municipality Member of Parliament Hon. Mathias Mpuuga has joined the list of officials poking holes in the newly released electoral roadmap for the 2021 general elections. Speaking while appearing on NBS Television early this morning, Mpuuga said that the opposition has always been ready for a normal election not the EC pack of contradictions. “They are proposing one thing and practicing another. I am sure they are not sure of the ramifications of what they are proposing. I want to challenge the NRM to go for a normal election. The argument of using technology takes away the rights of…
Government is set to distribute a total of 27.5 million long-lasting, insecticide-treated mosquito nets throughout the country in a bid to mitigate the malaria burden in the country. According to the state minister of health in charge of primary health care, Dr. Joyce Kaducu, this is to be conducted under the third universal coverage campaign for the distribution of mosquito nets which is aimed at increasing access and ownership of nets in communities across the country. While addressing press at Uganda Media Center today, Minister Kaducu said the campaign dubbed “Under the Net is further expected to create a culture…
The COVID-19 Inter-Agency Security Joint Task Force(IAJTF) led by Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda has carried out spot checks at Entebbe International Airport, Kitoro Market and two quarantine centers to evaluate the effectiveness and welfare of the security teams deployed. The deployments are meant to receive and isolate Ugandan returnees from different countries following a decision by the government to allow them travel home. The two quarantine areas visited include Lands & Survey center and K Hotel. “Whereas our personnel may know what to do, a certain level of supervision is mandatory to ensure all is moving as planned. Important to…
Following the endorsement by the Kanungu district Youth Brigade, Dixon Kagurusi Ampumuza has let the cat out of the box and declared his plans to contest for Kinkizi West Constituency in the August House. “I hereby come before you to seek for your mandate and humbly request you to play a central and catalyzing role in my campaign to bring Moral and Innovative leadership aimed at delivering a change we deserve i.e Digital Economy.” Kagurusi revealed to our Insider. The youthful businessman and University lecturer underscored that his leadership will be consultative and collaborative in nature with seniors, it will…
The Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Hon. Judith Nabakooba has appointed a new Executive Director for the National Information Technology Authority Uganda. This follows the conclusion of the 10-year tenure for James Saaka, the Executive Director. The newly appointed Executive Director, Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, holds a PHD from Louisiana Tech University, USA. The appointment comes on the heels of a successful completion of the legally authorized 10-year tenure by the outgoing ED James Saaka that will officially expire in August 2020. Under the stead-fast leadership of Saaka, the authority has registered tremendous strides in digitizing the nation. Government has…
The Stanbic Purchase Managers Index (PMI) continues to reflect a slow recovery of business activities amid the coronavirus pandemic after the loosening of lockdown restrictions first announced at the end of May. The Headline PMI posted in June was 46.5, up from 41.9 in May, but still below 50.0 which signifies a positive outlook. In comparison, the PMI figure for January 2020 reached a high of 58.8. Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Head of Global Markets, Kenneth Kitungulu said both business activity and new orders decreased for the fourth month running in June as Covid-19 continued to impact on the private sector…