Author: Johnson Thembo
The Minister for Water and Environment Sam Cheptoris has inaugurated four new NWSC Board members at the NWSC IREC building in Bugolobi. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Cheptoris expressed joy towards the excellent service delivery levels and the management of NWSC. “I’m extremely happy with the performance of NWSC and i appreciate the strategic guidance the previous board has offered to the management team. I implore you to work towards serving more Ugandans as we work towards access to safe water for all.” he said He called upon the new board members to use the previous success stories of the…
The New year has already started with blessings and opportunities for celebrated scholar Mr. Joseph N. Biribonwa. Biribonwa who doubles as Victoria University Kampala’s Vice Chairperson of the University Council was approved as new National Identity Registration Authority (NIRA) board chairman. The good news could not taken behind doors, a move that influenced Victoria University to congratulate Mr. Joseph N. Biribonwa upon his new assignment. “We at Victoria University congratulate our Vice Chairperson of the University Council, Mr. Joseph N. Biribonwa upon his new assignment as the new Chairperson of the Governing Board of the National Identification and Registration Authority…
On Monday 20th January 2020, the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will host 21 African leaders in London for the UK-Africa Investment Summit (UK-AIS). His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will attend, alongside a delegation of senior Ugandan Ministers and officials ready to create new lasting partnerships that will deliver more investment, jobs and growth between the UK and Uganda. Ten leading members of the Ugandan private sector will also be there to make their voices heard and to pursue new deals and opportunities. The UK understands the value of trade and investment partnerships in Africa. Africa is home to…
MTN is set to reward its customers who have embraced paying for their goods and services using the Telecom giant’s mobile payment platform, MTN MoMo Pay. MoMo Pay is an MTN service that allows customers to pay for their goods and services directly from their mobile money accounts using their mobile devices at no cost. Retailers and businesses receive the payments for the goods and services instantly. Up to 20 customers will be selected from a draw to participate in a trolley dash where they shall be allowed to shop merchandise of up to 1 million shillings in 60 seconds.…
Though scholars say that beauty lies in the hands of the beholder, I have come to realize that sometimes good things are always good just like the beauty of mountain Rwenzori can’t be traded for anything. Seated on 996 sq km, Mountain Rwenzori also known as “Mountains of the Moon” is found in Western Uganda along the Democratic Republic of Congo border. Mountain Rwenzori is home to Africa’s 3rd, 4th and 5th highest mountains only kept apart by deep gorges (Mount Stanley 5,109m, Mount Speke 4,890m, Mount Baker 4,843m) respectively. These peaks come after Mount Kilimanjaro, and Mount Kenya that…
President Museveni has today presided over the swearing-in of new ministers, with a strong caution to them against involvement in corruption. He also said the youthful appointees to Cabinet should learn from their older colleagues and serve the country diligently. The ministers sworn in are: Rafael Magyezi (Local government) & Judith Nabakooba (ICT). State ministers: Beatrice Anywar (Environment), Helen Adoa (Fisheries), Robinah Nabanjja (Health), Denis Obua (Sports), Peter Ogwang (ICT) and Molly Kamukama (Economic Monitoring).
The International Advisory Board of African Leadership Magazine, a publication of African Leadership (UK) Limited has meritoriously selected NWSC MD Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha from a shortlist of nominees to be inducted into the AFRICAN LEADERSHIP CEO’S HALL OF FAME 2020 . In the same vein, Eng. Mugisha has also been nominated to be conferred with the Africa Public Service Excellence Award and he shall be featured in the African Leadership Magazine’s February 2020 edition. These honours are billed to be conferred on him on February 28th, 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa, on the sidelines of the African Leadership Magazine’s Person…
Today the National Water and Sewerage Corporation Kampala Water top management team visited site for the new 240million litres per day design Capacity Water Treatment Plant in the Eastern part of Kampala at Katosi. According to Kampala Water General Manager Eng Mahmood Lutaaya, the combined water production from Katosi and Ggaba Water Treatment Plants will cater for the growing demand for clean water services in the greater Kampala Metropolitan Area up to the year 2040. “The demand for services in Kampala is growing each day as a result of the mushrooming developments in various parts of the city. We are…
Former Ivory Tower students leader Papa Were Salim was during the weekend introduced by his longtime lover Hope. Though it might not be easy to explain what might have lured the vocal and fasted rising politician, its however right to congratulate the duo upon the big milestone reached. The event went down on Saturday 04th January 2020 where Papa Were was taken through a traditional ceremony commonly known as Kukyala in Kyangwanzi district. See the pictures of how the gorgeous event went down.
Lt. General Charles Angina had a memorable weekend as he witnessed his son’s holy matrimony. Emmanuel and Brenda got married on 04th – Jan – 2019), at a splendid event that left millions spent without fear or favour. Speaking about the event Lt.Gen. Agina thanked Brenda’s parents for raising such a wonderful young woman who loves his son so dearly. “Nobody in this world can love him quite like she does .They bring out the best in each other : I pray that God blesses the two of them abundantly in love, joy, and happiness. Wishing these two the best…