Category: News
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Miss Tourism Uganda Unveils Busoga Representatives
The 2022 edition was launched at a media event a few months ago.. Following the launch, the organizers will now embark on a search for the next Miss Tourism Busoga queen. The search will culminate with a grand finale slated for September 0n 23rd 2022 at Kampala Serena Hotel. That each district will be represented…
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CNOOC Uganda Limited conducts handover ceremony for Buhuka Gravity Water Flow Scheme
Today, CNOOC Uganda Limited, an oil and gas company conducted a handover ceremony for the Buhuka Gravity Water Flow Scheme. The event was attended by district leaders of Kikuube district including the LCV chairman, the RDC, CAO, LCIII and the local council chairmen of the beneficiary villages. The LCV Kikuube district Mr. Peter Banura was the chief guest at the ceremony. The Buhuka Gravity flow scheme rehabilitation project is a…
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Shock details of Isimba plant shutdown emerge
Lawmakers have said that corruption and connivance are to blame for the shutdown of Isimba hydropower plant. The Members of Parliament were responding to the statement by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa on the emergency shutdown of the plant. The 183 megawatts Isimba Hydropower power plant in Kayunga district experienced…
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Shock as Uganda Airlines CEO fails to present academic papers
The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprise (COSASE) has embarked on a process of evaluating the curriculum vitae and qualifications of Uganda Airlines’ top management. This followed the failure of the airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jenifer Bamuturaki to present her academic papers before the committee chaired by Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi on Thursday,…
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ICT ministry wants Computer Misuse bill dumped
The Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance wants the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill 2022 withdrawn. The Permanent Secretary, Dr Aminah Zawedde said that her ministry is in the process of bringing a holistic and encompassing bill that will address gaps in the Acts governing the ICT sector including the current Computer Misuse Act…
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4 kidnap, child trafficking suspects arrested
The Directorate of CID in close coordination with Directorate of Operations, Crime Intelligence and Greater Masaka Police, have in custody 4 suspects, highly linked to the alleged kidnap, trafficking with intent to forcefully marry, a 14-year-old girl victim from Kabuta LCI village, Mayanja Parish, Kakuuto Sub-county, in Kyotera district. The 4 suspects include; Kigundu Augustine,…
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Legislators drive for better health in Busoga
Members of Parliament on the Committee of Health have promised to lobby government for better health services in the Busoga Sub-region. The legislators made the call following an incident that highlighted the glaring gaps in the health sector within the region. The incident involved a woman, Lydia Nekesa who lost her baby and uterus due…
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Museveni phones Ruto as world leaders congratulate Kenya’s President-elect
Leaders from across the divide have congratulated President-elect William Ruto with Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni calling the new leader. Museveni made the phone call yesterday evening before taking to Twitter to congratulate his friend. Museveni is Ruto’s mentor. President Museveni praised Mr. Ruto for winning in the statement on Tuesday, assuring him of a strengthened relationship…
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Uganda Bikers Association To Promote Uganda’s Tourism As Bikers Ride To South Africa
Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa as it is described as the Pearl. On Sunday August 14, 2022, the president of the Uganda Bickers Association (UBA) Ms. Angela Ssemukutu flagged off a number of eight bikers that will ride to South Africa. The journey dubbed ‘Uganda To South Africa Ride’ started…
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Oscars Producer Will Packer Shares The Thoughtful Message Idris Elba Sent Him After The Will Smith Slap
Many were definitely surprised when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars a few months ago. Aside from Rock himself, one person who was arguably most surprised by the incident was Will Packer, who produced the awards telecast this year. The Hollywood vet hasn’t shied away from talking about the incident, though, and what…