Parliament expresses disappointment over delays in Kampala-Mpigi expressway project

The Physical Infrastructure Committee of Parliament has expressed its disappointment with the sluggish pace of engineering works on the multi-billion Kampala-Mpigi expressway project. The project aims to connect the capital city of Kampala with Mpigi District, alleviating traffic congestion and stimulating economic development along the crucial Kampala-Masaka highway. On Tuesday, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa led […]

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Sheilah Gashumba unveils Uganda Waragi lemon and ginger flavor after airport scuffle drama

Ugandan socialite Sheilah Gashumba has unveiled Uganda Waragi’s limited edition Lemon and Ginger flavor. This revelation follows a video that surfaced online last evening, purportedly showing Sheilah being apprehended at Kajjansi Executive Aviation (KEA) for carrying a “suspicious substance.” The puzzle pieces have finally fallen into place, revealing that the widely discussed airport incident was […]

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“There is nothing new,” Deputy IGP dismisses US and UK terror alerts in Jinja City

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Maj Gen Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi has dismissed the terror alerts issued by the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) in Jinja City, describing them as mere rumours and assuring the public that security measures are firmly in place. Maj Gen Katsigazi, who recently visited Jinja City, including the […]

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Lands Registry cancels titles of 48 former Crane Bank branches held by Dfcu, returns them to Sudhir

The Commissioner of Land Registration has cancelled Dfcu’s lease interests on 48 properties that previously housed Crane Bank branches, restoring their rightful ownership to tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s Meera Investments Ltd. Following the acquisition of Crane Bank by Dfcu in January 2017, Bank of Uganda also facilitated the transfer of the leases of the 48 properties […]

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UBL launches premium new flavor: Uganda Waragi Lemon and Ginger

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) the makers of Uganda’s gin, Uganda Waragi have revealed their new premium limited flavor of Uganda Waragi – Uganda Waragi Lemon and Ginger. This exceptional and exclusive edition brings a burst of refreshing flavors to the renowned classic, promising to create unforgettable moments for consumers. The new flavor is a refreshing […]

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Pictures: Dance battles, DJ Alza, Etania and MC Casmir take on day 2 at the Smirnoff Fiesta experience at Nyege Nyege

An eye-grabbing traditional Burundian performance entertained a number of revellers at the Smirnoff Fiesta experience on Day two of the Nyege Nyege Festival.Additionally open dance battles from up-and-coming dancers took center stage, ushering in DJ performances from Etania and more. With a few minutes to midnight, DJ Alza took over the decks with mind-blowing music […]

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NyegeNyege: Color, art and music meet at Smirnoff stage

The highly anticipated NyegeNyege event has already checked one day off it’s four day calendar as revellers thronged Jinja in large numbers yesterday to kick off their party marathon. Smirnoff has already delivered on it’s promise to let the revellers “do them” with it’s theme this year being, “We do We”. Smirnoff has nestled this […]

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“Enjoy your lives,” says Kadaga as she opens Nyege Nyege Festival

The 2023 Nyege Nyege festival kicked off in Jinja on Thursday, with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, officiating over the opening ceremony. Addressing the hundreds of attendees on the festival’s first day, Kadaga expressed gratitude to the supporters for boosting the local economy of Busoga and contributing […]

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Nyege Nyege: Smirnoff, Uganda Waragi and main stage impress on day 2

It is a hubbub of activity, adrenaline, organized chaos and non-stop partying in Jinja city as revellers relish in Nyege Nyege, Africa’s biggest party carnival. The four-day enjoyments carnival checked day two off its calendar yesterday as it was not security sweeps and the erection of tents but non-stop partying at all stage setups. The […]

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Meet Natasha Karungi, the brains behind Uganda Waragi Limited Edition Lemon and Ginger logo design

In the vibrant world of design, where creativity knows no bounds, Natasha Karungi, affectionately known as Kashushu, has emerged as a trailblazer. Her latest masterpiece takes center stage on the label of Uganda Waragi’s Limited Edition Lemon and Ginger, transforming a simple bottle into a canvas of artistic brilliance. The Creative Maestro Behind the Magic:Natasha […]

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