At least Shs 13 bn was released to procure land for two bus terminals under the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP) under suspicious circumstances, Bbeg Media has learned. The terminals were supposed to help decongest the city but sources say how the money was approved and later released leaves a lot to be desired….
President Museveni yesterday met the families of the late Col. (Rtd). Charles Okello Engola Macodwogo and the late Zebra Ssenyange who were, by error killed by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers. Engola was the Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations whereas Mr. Ssenyange was a former professional boxer. Museveni, who…
President Museveni has reiterated government’s support towards the music industry. Museveni made the pledge while meeting a group of over 100 musicians at State House Entebbe. The meeting was organised by the Commissioner of Patriotism-Office of the President, Hellen Seku. The Musicians who included, Bebe Cool and Jose Chameleone were led by the Uganda Musicians…
President Museveni has called on residents of Butebo district to fully utilise their land to achieve greater economic prosperity. He made his remarks during a rally at a thanksgiving ceremony for Dr. Monica Musenero, the minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, held at Petete Primary School in Butebo District. During his first stop in Oladot…
In a significant milestone, the Church of Uganda on Tuesday received its land title for the Janani Luwum Church House back from Equity Bank Uganda after successfully repaying a loan used to construct the 14-story commercial building in the heart of Kampala. The ceremony, held at the sideline of the Provincial Assembly happening at Uganda…
At least 1,069,224 international passengers passed through Entebbe Airport in the first half of the year 2024, Fred Bamwesigye, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority( UCAA) Director General, has said. This is an increase of 226, 795 passengers compared to the same period last year. “In specific terms, the airport recorded half year figures of 1,069,224…
Government has indicated that it intends to waive taxes totaling Shs 1.6 bn from real estate businessman Donati Kananura due to ill health. Henry Musasizi, the minister of state for Finance said government had considered Kananura’s health condition before coming up with the proposal. Musasizi said Kananura’s prostate had enlarged and he was suffering from…
Centenary Bank recently opened a new branch in Buliisa district in western Uganda, expanding its network to 81 branches. This new branch aims to serve the broader community in Bunyoro region, which is experiencing a fast increase in economic activity stimulated by the Oil and Gas sector. Buliisa district also becomes the bank’s latest branch…
Ben Omoding Sports has a unique ability to unite people across cultures, borders, and generations. No more than ever, this is more evident in Uganda and Africa as a whole, where the passion for sports transcends borders. From the bustling betting centers to the lively boda-boda stages, where enthusiasts gather to analyze every detail of…
The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) Head, Col. Edith Nakalema has urged academicians to address the concerns that affect the youth if a country is to achieve the much-desired socio-economic transformation. She made the plea during a meeting held at the SHIPU offices in Kampala aimed at brainstorming on how to address the unemployment…
