Author: Johnson Thembo
Renowned political analyst Tamale Mirundi has challenged to Ugandans to always think outside the box when it comes to issues of governance. Speaking while appearing in his Weekly Televised talkshow on NBS TV, Tamale stated that people are right to unconditionally support and adore the musician turned politician Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine. According to Tamale, if not messed up by mafias, the Kyadondo East lawmaker has a bright future in Uganda’s political arena. Tamale however also revealed that its easy for a musician to lead a revolution or bring about change but extremely so hard for him/her…
Renown singer turned politician Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu has called upon Ugandans to spread the message of love and peace if Uganda is to prosper. This comment was made hours after the Enkule singer met with long time rival singer Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool at Serena Hotel during the sold out #10YearsOfEddyKenzo experience concert. Bobi wine stated that all along, he has no problem with Bebe Cool citing that. He (Bebe) is a fellow artiste, a man he has known for many years, but above all a fellow Ugandan. “The problems we face in Uganda are bigger than us. The…
Towards stronger and more effective farmer groups, organisations and cooperatives: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries was represented by Hon. Christopher Kibanzanga the State Minister for Agriculture in an official visit to Bugweri commercial Farmers Cooperative Society Limited. As highlighted by Hon. Kibanzanga during the visit, farmers who are organised in groups such as those under Ministry projects ease service delivery and monitoring. The State Minister also applauded members of the Cooperative for embracing unity and working together which has enabled them to receive training and 60 heifers from the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) which is one…
In a bid to increase usage of their digital platforms, Stanbic Bank Uganda has rewarded 24 lucky customers who participated in the 12 days of Christmas campaign with an assortment of digital gifts for using the Bank’s digital platforms. The campaign which kicked off on 4th December and ended on the 19th of December 2018 was aimed at rewarding Stanbic Bank customers for making transactions through its digital channels. While speaking at the handover ceremony of the prizes to the winners, at Crested Towers, Stanbic Bank’s Head, Digital Banking, Veronica Sentongo, thanked the customers for participating in the promotion. She…
Lira, 20th December, 2018; Unity FM radio based in Lira has been re-opened under stringent conditions after one month of closure. The radio was closed down on 17thNovember 2018 on allegations of inciting violence. The Unity FM Manager, Sam Atul told Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda the re-opening was associated with very tough and stringent conditions. “…the radio has been re-opened but the conditions are tough. They have suspended five of our staff from presenting any programme for three months, they have also suspended the program titled Yab Wangi. They ordered us to pay a fine of ten (10) million shillings and reconnection fee of…
President Yoweri Museveni has said that the logistic improvement of the Northern Corridor will greatly contribute to the economic development of Uganda. President Museveni made remarks today at Nakivubo Blue Primary School after a groundbreaking ceremony to commence construction of phase one of the Shs. 224 billion Kampala Fly Over project. The President said that the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) is not only a major centre of politics, administration, manufacturing, commerce and logistics of Uganda but also a major transit point on the Northern Multimodal Corridor which links land locked neighbouring countries to the Port of Mombasa in neighbouring Kenya. “The project will improve urban transportation in Kampala City…
The State Minister for primary Education Hon. Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde has praised the Head of State for his undying love and support rendered to the pearl of Africa. This comment follows the presidential visit to her constituency were president officiated at the passing-out of a group of graduates from the Seninde Foundation. They have undergone training in vocational courses like catering, tailoring and hairdressing. Later, he spoke to the graduates and their guests. Speaking to the congregation, Museveni said that the stories he heard from some of the beneficiaries of this training is testament that this method is progressing in…
President Yoweri Museveni has strongly warned landlords who take advantage of the illiteracy of bonafide bibanja occupants and continue to illegally evict them from their bibanja saying that their actions are unlawful and will definitely face the long arm of the law. The President was speaking at a function where he handed over 301 land tittles to 301 bibanja holders that government has procured for them from the landlords at a cost of Shs.2.5 billion using the Government’s Land Fund. The handover ceremony took place at Kirema Church of Uganda Primary School grounds in Semuto Sub-County in Nakaseke District. The…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has been one of the main sponsors of the ‘Month of Mugs’ golf tournament which has been running since February 2018. The Stanbic Mug of Mugs golf tournament was held at Kampala Golf Club on 15th December 2018 marked the end of the 2018 monthly golf series with a turn up of 190 golfers. The tournament had winners from the monthly tournaments battling it out in the last round as we closed off the year during the day and a dinner where an awarding ceremony of the overall winners in different categories took place. below are some of the pictures.
Airtel Uganda has unleashed a mega Christmas season campaign bound to transform people’s livelihood. The Beera Millionaire (be a millionaire) campaign is a way of giving back to our active customers and agents through daily and weekly raffle draws. According Ms. Remmie Kisakye the Head of Brand and Communications Airtel Uganda, All winners will be contacted using the official number – 0752600222. “We will be giving out 1,000,000 shs each to five lucky customers and one agent daily and 10,000,000 to one lucky customer and a motorbike to one agent every week!” she stated adding that all customers and agent…