Author: Johnson Thembo
The Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development (MOFPED) Hon. Matia Kasaija this morning appointed four Board Members of the Financial Intelligence Authority. This event happened at the ministry Board room and follows the successful vetting and approval by the Parliament of Uganda in September 2018. The four who were reappointed to serve three years with effect from 1st October 2018. These include; Mr. Leo Kibirango as Chairperson, Mr. Patrick Ocailap, AIGP Grace Akulo and Ms. Patricia Mutesi all as Board Members. Speaking during swearing in event, Minister Matia Kasaija commended the team on the achievements reached during the previous…
The Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga, has commended youth entrepreneurs for their innovations and efforts geared at solving the burden of unemployment. Kadaga said that in support of such novel ideas, the budget for the Innovation Fund should be enhanced so as popularise such brands and innovations. “Government ought to increase the current shs500 million channelled to the Innovation Fund so that more youth can realize the potential of their projects,” said Kadaga. The Speaker made the remarks while speaking as chief guest at the fourth annual Adventist Business Conference (ABC) 2018 held at the UMA showgrounds Lugogo, Kampala. It was premised…
Stanbic Bank has handed over UGX 250 million to MTN Uganda as its contribution towards the 2018 MTN Kampala Marathon. The Bank has been a key long-term partner and supporter of the Marathon since its inception 15 years ago. This year, the event will take place on 25th November 2018 and proceeds will go towards improving maternal health in the country. While handing over the cheque, Patrick Mweheire, Stanbic Bank’s Chief Executive said, “We are proud to be an annual partner in the MTN Marathon a remarkable event that reaches out to thousands of Ugandans through initiatives that aim to…
Singer Eddy Kenzo has described the just climaxed Kyarenga Concert as Uganda’s Biggest show ever since we got Independence. Kenzo who was one of the Guest performer at the prestigious Busabala concert said that Kyarenga success was a sign of unity and brotherhood. “No phone theft, no violence, no death, no blood, no one was hurt, no crime, no ofence and on top of that. No police brutality was reported during the Kyarenga Concert. It was 100% a successful peaceful event which went down in history as the biggest concert since Independence. Alifira ku mazima eriba wadembe. Congratulations BOBI thank…
The Deputy Governor of the central Bank Dr. Louis A. Kasekende has challenged Ugandans to always Stand Firm while Standing for Truth. Speaking during the Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi 25th Graduation where he was the Guest of honor, Kasekende noted that there is need to become courageous and outstanding in every step we take in life. “Do not say am weak, do not be afraid, be courageous, stand firm and stand for the truth.” Kasekende said. He added that one of the implications of this 4th industrial revolution is that the speed of change is very high in the business…
The curatorial team for the 03rd Edition of The Eastlink Media Awards (TEM Awards) has postponed this year’s glamorous episode which was scheduled for Friday, 16th November 2018 at Mbale Resort Hotel, Mbale. According to one of the organizer David Waabukye, the decision is reached in respect to the request from TEM Awards major Sponsors and partners to avail them time so to marry, reconcile and theme their programming to suite Award demands. He added that following feedback received from Awards relevant publics, the Academy thought it very paramount to respond with necessary amendments geared to improve, grow and better…
President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts on Local Government for its well and elaborate researched findings on the Accounting Officers of District Local Governments and Municipal Councils countrywide on the irregularities of service delivery to the public. The President made the remarks at State House, Entebbe while receiving the report from the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Okumu Ronald Reagan, who is also Aswa County MP in Gulu District. The Committee made its findings during the execution of its mandate while considering the Auditor General’s Report for the 2016/2017 Financial Year. The Committee says that…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has distanced himself from the entire idea of over taxing Ugandans. Speaking while addressing the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee on Local Governments at statehouse, Museveni noted that he discourages the idea of taxing the poor. He added that taxing the poor is unfair though its easy to indirectly involve them as they purchase other goods that are already highly taxed like alcohol. “On taxes imposed by districts, although our economy is small with few tax points, I discourage the idea of taxing the poor. For instance in Lukaya, you tax gonja sellers and mchomo sellers. Why…
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has vowed not to be shaken by the different statements from the opposition leaders ahead of the polls for Busia District Chairperson slated for November 28 2018. This statement was made by the party Deputy SG Hon Richard Todwong on Wednesday afternoon while reacting to earlier statements from opposition leaders as put before him by members of the press. He confidently said, “We are here to reclaim our seat. We have contested with some of those nominated and defeated them before. We are not shaken”. He added, “We are used to living with them…
A report has been presented to Parliament on the validation of the Situation Analysis of Persons with Albinism in Uganda. The Report seeks to increase awareness and protection of their rights. The report, which was delivered by Hon. Aliro Omara, a consultant for Office of the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights was backed by the Uganda Albinism Society. It states that there are associated concerns, myths, health conditions and superstitions as well as stereotypes centred on albinism. “Many persons with albinism are discriminated culturally, socially and even by the government; parents of children with albinism are not aware…