Abu Kimbugwe crowned Bell Chief Enjoyments Officer, drives home in brand-new Renault KWID

Abu Sufian Kimbugwe, also known as the Son of Faridah, emerged victorious in a dazzling conclusion to Bell’s Chief Enjoyments Officer (CEO) campaign, held at Motiv in Kampala. The climactic event, which saw Abu Sufian Kimbugwe crowned as the Bell CEO, featured an array of thrilling activities and entertainment. The event kicked off in spectacular […]

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Gov’t pays Shs106m to ghost teachers

Members of Parliament on the Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) were left shocked when it was discovered that 20 teachers in Mpigi District illegally access the payroll and have been receiving salaries for the past seven years.  This led to a financial loss of Shs106 million. The committee chaired by Hon. Gilbert Olanya made met […]

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cheptegei wins third successive 10,000m gold

Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei has showcased his indomitable spirit, securing a third consecutive gold in the men’s 10,000 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Despite grappling with injuries early this year and struggling to regain his peak performance, the holder of both the 5000m and 10,000m world records exhibited a remarkable resurgence on a […]

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Cheptegei hints at retirement after joining all-time greats

In a commanding display of athleticism, Joshua Cheptegei, Uganda’s finest track runner in history, demonstrated his unparalleled prowess at the ongoing World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Cheptegei dominated a field comprising the world’s elite runners, including Selemon Barega, Berihu Aregawi, Daniel Ebenyo, and Mo Ahmed, securing a resounding victory and clinching the gold medal in […]

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Who is Patrick Ayota, the new NSSF Managing Director

The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has announced the appointment of Patrick M. Ayota as the new Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Ayota takes over the role from Richard Byarugaba, who recently lodged a petition last week with the civil division of the High Court, contesting a […]

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London Arbitration Court Orders Bitature to Pay Shs244b as Vantage Capital loan and default costs

The International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration, seated in London, has issued a ruling demanding Ugandan entrepreneur Patrick Bitature to pay Shs244b to South African lender Vantage Capital as loan repayment and default costs. The legal battle, which spanned almost a decade, concluded with the order for Bitature to settle the outstanding debt along […]

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“Parliament turned down my request for financial assistance,” Ssegirinya speaks out on sickness

Ailing Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, is seeking financial assistance, citing an inability to manage the escalating medical costs arising from his health condition. Ssegirinya is currently under medical care at UMC Hospital in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Last week, his family members set a one-week deadline for Parliament to allocate Shs80 million to cover […]

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Former Police Commandant seeks asylum abroad amidst safety concerns

In recent developments, Superintendent of Police Higwira Fredrick faces turmoil after a high-profile extradition mission he carried out in 2015. SP Higwira, formerly the esteemed commandant of the Tactical Response and Neutralization Department, Counter Terrorism Directorate of the Uganda Police Force, finds himself in a precarious situation as the government he once served dis-acknowledges him. […]

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Uganda Airlines launches direct flights to India’s Mumbai

Uganda Airlines has unveiled plans to introduce a new route connecting Uganda to Mumbai, India.  The airline will inaugurate a series of three weekly direct flights from Entebbe to Mumbai, India starting this September. Jennifer Bamuturaki, the Executive Director of Uganda Airlines, made the announcement, expressing enthusiasm over the rekindling of a direct flight route […]

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MP Ssegirinya: My party has assured me that they will cover my medical bills

Ailing Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, has confirmed that his political party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), led by party president Robert Kyagulanyi and Leader of the Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga, has provided assurance that they will cover his medical expenses. Ssegirinya’s inability to settle his accumulating medical bills had triggered debates, with certain […]

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