Author: Johnson Thembo
Ms. Lilly Ajarova, the new Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board is in America for a working visit to promote the Pearl of Africa in the West. On Friday, Ajarova visited the Uganda Embassy where she met with Mrs. Margaret Awino Kafeero (Counselor/Public Diplomacy) and Mr. Michael Bulwaka, Counselor/ Commercial Diplomacy). The meeting, which was both consultative and advisory in nature focused on UTB priorities for the remaining part of the FY 2019/20 and looked ahead at activities for FY 2020/21. “What we can promise you is that in the exercise of tourism promotion, it will not be business…
Jonah Rogers Kakande, a businessman in Nansana, a popular township in Wakiso district has become the second winner of a brand new Toyota Probox car in MTN’s Christmas MoMoPay promotion. MoMoPay is an MTN service that allows retailers and businesses receive payments for goods and services using MTN Mobile Money. In the Christmas promotion, retailers stand a chance to win a Toyota Probox when they receive payments on MTN MoMoPay. These retailers aremerchants or service providers that accept payments from customers that use the MoMoPay service to pay for goods and services. Simply dial *165*3# to use the service. Last…
2019 CECAFA U-17 MATCH DAY THREE RESULTS Burundi 8-0 Djibouti Tanzania 3-1 Kenya Uganda 10-0 Eritrea Uganda Girls U-17 girls football team produced arguably one of their best football displays so far at the ongoing CECAFA U-17 girls tournament, with a 10-0 demolition of stubborn Eritrea side in the third game of the match day three on Friday evening. Eritrea, who had resisted favorites Tanzania serge only to lose 5-0 in their opening game and stepped their game against Kenya whom they held 1-1, had come into the Uganda game with high spirits to keep their passing and pressing game.…
The government of Iran has revealed plans to start manufacturing tractors in Uganda. The Iranian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Seyed Morteza Mortazavi, told the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, that a team of Iranian manufacturers had visited different stakeholders in Uganda earlier this year, and was moved by the potential the country possesses in the agricultural sector. H.E Seyed Morteza Mortazavi met the Speaker at Parliament Building on Thursday 12 December 2019. He promised to provide financial support as well as technical expertise to Ugandans to begin the manufacture of tractors. He expressed the desire of Iranian Parliament to form…
Pearl Dairy Farms Limited, the producers of LATO Milk and the initiators of the LATO Help initiative,has held a Christmas luncheon for the beneficiaries. Speaking at the event, Mrs Drashna Kotecha, the patron of the initiative said, “Through this initiative, we have seen tremendous progress in the lives of these children. Our younger generation needs to be supported in all ways and these children are part of that generation that we adults are responsible for.” The colourful occasion brought together the children and their parents/guardians to celebratelife and the success of the project’s first cycle. The first cycle saw thefull…
Residents of Mukono, Kayunga, Kangulumira, Katosi, Kalagi and Nakifuma received their Christmas gifts from Fortebet over last weekend. Fortebet promotions team visited all its branches above and did what it usually does best-rewarding Fortebet customers. This took place over the weekend, with just two weeks to Christmas. Fortebet gave out 7 new brand Techno F1 phones in addition to European club jerseys, T-shirts while other people walked away with caps and wristbands. “This is our Christmas in advance. Even if you do not come back this year, you have got us sorted. We now just have to look for money…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has asked President Museveni to extend tax incentives and holidays to a one Prof. Muhamad Lubega, the proprietor of Lubega School of Nursing and Medical Services. Lubega School of Nursing and Medical Services located in Iganga has an annual intake of 300 students but receives over 1,000 applicants qualified for admission. “Your excellency, foreign investors get tax incentives and tax holidays of five years, but Lubega has never received any, yet you can see the buildings here, you can see the number of students,” said Kadaga, who was speaking at the 1st graduation ceremony…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has called upon East African Community partner states to use the inter parliamentary games as an opportunity to foster integration. Kadaga said that the turn up in Kampala for this edition of the inter parliamentary games from across the region is a sign that the East African Community is people centered which was the goal at its inception 20 years ago. “We are delighted that we are hosting these games on their 10th episode; and that we have people from Burundi, Kenya and Tanzania here to participate in big numbers. This is a sign…
The Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of African Union Commission (DSRCC) for Somalia, Simon Mulongo awarded Medals and certificates UPDF Battle Group Twenty-Six (BG XXVI) that has completed a year-long tour of duty in Somalia. The Medals were awarded to officers and militants in recognition of their outstanding service and contribution to the successful execution of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) mandate. “On behalf of the SRCC and AMISOM fraternity, I congratulate UPDF Battle Group twenty-six for standing out and exhibiting exemplary performance.” Said the DSRCC. Mulongo informed the troops that most of the biggest challenges that…
International Medical Centre today inaugurated its first ever excellence awards celebration with the intention to create excitement among its staff and also recognize them for an extra-ordinary job done in bringing quality service to the customers. The event was hosted by Val and Crystal, highlighted by great African fashion, amazing entertainment from staff, Jehovah Shalom Accapella and a live performance from Mykouma band. The cocktail bar by Wine Garage featured lots of cocktails, beers and other alcohol beverages accompanied by delicious bites with food served and enjoyed by staff, clients, partners and members of the 4th Estate. Different IMC Clinics…