Mc Kats turns into Carolyn Marcah’s campaign manager

It’s no longer news that MC Kats and Carolyn Marcah are an item but the things he’s doing for love is what is getting our attention. With his busy schedule, Mc Kats has decided to take some time off to campaign for Carolyn Marcah who is vying for the Speaker position at Umcat School of […]

Five foreign nationals arrested in Budaka for illegal entry

Budaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Budaka police are holding five foreign nationals for illegal entry into Uganda. Immaculate Alasom, the Bukedi North region police spokesperson identifies the suspects as Erasmas Dogso and Ziyad Abaala Duse, both Ethiopian nationals. The others are Samuel Abraham, Even Tesgarbr, Luwam Debesay, and a 2-year-old minor, all Eritreans and residents …

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Fashion, art as ‘Omwoleso’ creatives market day resumes

On November 27, 2021, MoTIV resumed its creatives market day initiative dubbed 'Omwoleso' a word that depicts the festival after six months of halt. 'Omwoleso' provides a fun and interactive opportunity for local entrepreneurs to sell products. At the event, people were treated to an amazing and enjoyable shopping experience in an unbeatable atmosphere filled […]

Leader of Opposition casts doubt on mining law amendment

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Opposition in Parliament has raised a red flag on the proposed amendment of the Mining Act (2003), to give the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development sweeping powers over the country’s natural resources. While meeting artisan miners at Nakyooga in Kabale district’s Kamuganguzi sub county as he begun his …

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In Comedy Store’s new segment, ‘The Chill’, a panel of comedians will weigh in on current affairs

By Reporter Comedy Store Uganda has a new segment titled 'The Chill' where a panel of comedians will be tackling current affairs but this time with a good dose of humor. The weekly comedy show launched the new segment as part of its lockdown edition dubbed 'Stress Clinic' recorded live at Levels Lounge every Monday. […]

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Killing suspected ADF fighters

Human rights defenders condemn security forces for extrajudicial killings | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | On Nov. 17, social media sites were awash with grisly pictures of four men who had been executed and dumped on the roadside near Kisege trading Centre in Ntoroko District, in southwest Uganda.  Eye witnesses say the four bodies were dumped …

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Over 70,000 participate in the Kabaka Birthday virtual run

By Our Reporter This year’s Kabaka Birthday virtual run, flagged off by the Kabaka of Buganda His Majesty, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II at Lubiri in Mengo on Sunday,  attracted over 70,000 participants across the country and in the diaspora. This was revealed by the Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, while giving his […]

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THE FACTS: The Uganda Airlines grasshopper comedy

COMMENT | Samson Tinka | Last Friday night, Uganda Airlines flight to Dubai had some of its passengers engage in what I would descirbe as comedy. The drama had a one Paul Mubiru selling Nsenene ( fried long-horned grasshoppers) to his colleagues and other passengers on board. The short stunt which was recorded by the perpetrators themselves, …

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GNL Zamba To Tell His Story As Tusker Malt Converssessions Returns

The Tusker Malt Conversessions is broadening its music genre scope as the online video series is going hip-hop for its third edition. The maiden rap edition of this show is slated to be headlined by Ugandan hip-hop godfather, Ernest Nsimbi, who is better known by his stage moniker, GNL Zamba. This comes in as a […]

Excitement as TotalEnergies launches 3rd Startupper of the Year Challenge

    Best business creation project Best startup under 3 years old Best female entrepreneur Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  TotalEnergies has today re-launched the Startupper of the Year Challenge in 32 countries of the African continent – following the success of the first two editions. For this edition, the Startupper of the Year Challenge by TotalEnergies will support and …

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The Monday troll: Sheilah Gashumba loses her way to NBS, goes to Serena

All is well with Sheilah Gashumba even after she keeps going back to NTV both in her head and physically. After stunning her colleagues on air by directing viewers to follow NBS' show on all NTV's social media platforms, Sheilah last Friday arrived at Serena for her show. At first, people thought the socialite was […]

Only 11 finish MOSAC Rally as bad weather frustrates drivers

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Drivers have complained that the rains made the roads slippery and hard for them to navigate during the the 2021 Mosac Rally Championship held in the districts of Jinja and Mayuge on Saturday. Duncan Mubiru "Kikankane" was crowned the 2020/2021 Uganda rally champion after emerging 4th in the final …

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Lover Boy Khan Givas begs Woman for love

By Reporter The best day of your life deserves a befitting hit song and fast rising star Khan Givas, in 'Jitambue' has earned its way into the deejays' play list catalogue for rotation! Yes,it's said that love is the best thing in life. Khan Givas in the Jitambue hit tells a girl to come out clear and […]

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MUSEVENI: We are now ready to tap our oil

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has told business leaders at the  Tanzania-Uganda Oil and Gas Symposium in Dar es Salaam that the region’s survival will depend on how fast they can push for integration. “You really need to work with the political class to unequivocally support both the economic and the …

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WHO warns against border closures as Omicron variant spreads

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite a growing number of countries impose flight bans on southern African nations due to concerns over the new Omicron variant, World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to follow science and the International Health Regulations. In a statement, the organization warns that travel bans may play a role in slightly …

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Dealing with multiple moralities

How to grapple with complex dilemmas especially when some actions really offend one's moral sensibilities THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Recently, a friend told me an intriguing story. His friend, a doctor, was once working at a hospital in northern Uganda. A male patient was brought to him in critical condition. His …

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Netherlands reports 13 cases of Omicron variant

Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern The Hague, Netherlands | Xinhua | The Dutch health authority said Sunday that it has found 13 cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant among passengers on flights from South Africa. The cases were identified among 61 passengers who tested positive for coronavirus, the National Institute for Public Health and the …

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MPs, landlords disagree over rent payment currency

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have disagreed with members of the Landlord and Developers Association over the currency of rent payment, with MPs standing their ground on the Uganda shilling. The association led by its chairperson, Godfrey Kirumira, had appealed to the Committee on Physical Infrastructure to provide for rent payment in …

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Lockdown made me switch careers

Daniel Dra'bo, also known as, Unik Dray has been known as a music DJ over the years. He used to play music at different hangouts such as Laftaz Lounge, Fame Lounge and Club Razah. He talked to David S Mukooza about the lockdown has made him switch from disc jockey to music production and songwriting. […]

Mother enrolls children into bricklaying to beat lockdown hardships

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The COVID-19 induced lockdown has become a turning point for Madrine Namulema, a former market vendor who has since rediscovered her potential for making reasonable earnings from hard labour. Namulema, a mother of four, has found a fortune in making clay bricks as an alternative to an average market stall …

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Two cases of Omicron variant detected in UK as restrictions tightened

Omicron (B.1.1.529): SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern London, UK | Xinhua | Two cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected in Britain, British Health Secretary Sajid Javid said Saturday. He said the cases, detected in Chelmsford and in Nottingham, are “linked” and the two individuals are now self-isolating along with their households while further tests …

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The pandemic was the right time for me to make music – DJ Mavious

Born Enock Mukiibi, DJ Mavious aka Omwana w’eka is an International DJ and a versatile musician who has ventured into dancehall, reggae, and Urban RnB. Starting as a deejay, Covid was a turning point for Mukiibi as he decided to venture into something that he is loves. He started deejaying in high school but used […]

UPDF soldier arrested for supplying uniforms to impostors

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces-UPDF is holding their own for allegedly supplying military and police uniforms to three suspected imposters. Arthur Nuwagaba, a warrant officer II attached to the finance office in the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence-CMI, Mbuya in Kampala was arrested on Thursday. His detention stemmed from the arrest …

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Sheeba Priscilla Kasami goes couture

The ongoing Ekyooto Ha Mpango event was highly anticipated and among those is fashion designer Sheeba Priscilla Kasami. Not because she wants to enjoy the array of culture but we hear she will be headlining the fashion showcase as she unveils her 'Haute Couture brand'. The event will also have other showcases from Sylvia Namutebi […]

Bukedde’s Carolina Macah stands for UMCAT speakership

By Reporter Bukedde Presenter Carolina Macah who recently enrolled at UMCAT for Jounalism has also stood for the post of Speaker at the Mengo based Campus. Previously many persons in the Entertainment industry have persued and succeeded in the political arena and Caroline Macah seems to be in her early political days regardlesa of if […]

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MUFASA Fashion show climaxes annual CEDAT open day at Makerere

The 10th Annual College of Engineering Design Art and Technology (CEDAT) open day went down at Makerere University on November 19 to the excitement of the students. To climax the two-day event, the Makerere University Fine Art Students Association (MUFASA) organised a fashion show themed 'Fashion is a lifestyle'. Unlike the previous years, this year's […]

KACITA to punish vendor for selling nsenene aboard Uganda Airlines

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The passenger who sold grasshoppers, locally known as nsenene, aboard Uganda Airlines flight 446, has apologized. Identified as Paul Mubiru, the trader has written a letter to the management of the airline apologizing for the act. The incident which has since gone viral on social media, happened before Airbus 330-800Neo …

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Pictorial: Ekyooto Ha Mpango dinner royal galla dinner in pictures

By Reporter Ekyooto Ha Mpago Festival is going on in Fort Portal and as expected top notch guests have graced the event. The 3 day event that started on Thursday and is expected to end today Saturday 27th November 2021 has had a series of activation since Thursday and among them is the royal galla […]

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Over half of Ugandan women abused by sexual partners

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu says the church is committed not to remain silent on the gender based violence (GBV) acts in the country. This commitment was proclaimed as the world commemorates the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence that in the …

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Lawyers petition human rights commission over killings of alleged terror suspects

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights lawyers have petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC over extrajudicial killings of terror suspects. The lawyers under their umbrella, the Uganda Muslim Lawyers Association, Muslim Center for Justice and Law, and Network for Public Interest Law-NEPTIL, want the commission to open and conduct investigations, hear, make orders and …

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Johnnie Walker personalizes gifting for festive season

By Our Reporter  Johnnie Walker Uganda has rolled out an exciting gifting activation that will see whisky enthusiasts able to gift the special people in their lives in a more personal way as the festive season draws closer. "This year, Johnnie Walker is making it possible to add a personal touch to whisky gifts for […]

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Maro expands wings to songwriting

A Pass once said Bebe Cool paid him a whooping Shs10m to write his African Gal song. BlackSkin also admitted that Katono by Bebe Cool was the most expensive song he has ever written after receiving Shs5m. Now it looks like many artistes are finding songwriting a good fallback and among those is Maro. "I […]

Ugandan blogger Keem Fame Rich hits 1M Instagram followers, first of his category

By Reporter He broke the exciting news of the new milestone with a searing photo on Monday morning captioned; "1M followers. Whole new level. Thank y'all for the love. Other Ugandan celebrities with this milestone include, Zari Hassan, Lydia Jazmine, Spice Diana, Sheebah Karungi and Doreen Kabareebe. For starters, Kajoba Hakim (aka Keemfame) was born […]

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Dfcu Bank boosts Uganda Cancer Institute with a newly constructed shelter, children’s play area

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dfcu Bank has boosted the Uganda Cancer Institute with a new 100-seater shelter and refurbished children's play area to provide the outpatients with a secure and decent waiting area and the children with an updated and fun playing area. This follows a pledge made approximately six months ago by …

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VIDEO: Sasi Ku Nyama by Winnie Nwagi

If I am to pick a struggle with this video, it is purely on its poor synchronisation between the audio and the visuals. If you are observant, you will notice a lag, at some points, the audio is running behind the visuals and vice versa. And if there's one more bone to pick, it is […]

Johnnie Walker Personalises Gifting For Festive Season

The festive season is upon us and Johnnie Walker Uganda has rolled out an exciting gifting activation that will see whisky enthusiasts able to gift the special people in their lives in a more personal way. "This year, Johnnie Walker is making it possible to add a personal touch to whisky gifts for loved ones, […]

IN THE INDEPENDENT: Uganda fuel prices hit EAC high

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Uganda fuel prices highest in E. Africa: Experts explain why prices more likely to go up THE LAST WORD Dealing with multiple moralities: How to grapple with complex dilemmas especially when some actions really offend one's moral sensibilities …

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Police halts Mosac Rally curtain raiser

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region on Friday, temporarily halted the ongoing curtain-raising activities ahead of 2021, MOSAC rally slated for tomorrow, within selected areas in Jinja and Mayuge districts respectively. Dozens of police personnel sealed off Jinja Shell Petrol Station and directed drivers and mechanics engineers to vacate the premises, …

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Alex Muhangi is the new face of levels

As we await the reopening of the economy in January as earlier promised by President Museveni, bars are making amendments to have a clear marketing strategy to perhaps get their clients back. For levels, they have decided to have a face for their business and dwelled on comedian Alex Muhangi. He was unveiled on Wednesday […]

MultiChoice Uganda Gives Back To Busoga Kingdom, Launches Baba TV on GOtv

10 charity homes in Busoga Kingdom received decoders and a full year's subscription. Baba TV officially launched with Issabalagira wa Busoga Kakayire Menya and State Minister, Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye, Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs. MultiChoice Uganda the home of great Pay TV entertainment in Uganda has today officially launched Baba TV in […]

Designer Sheba Kassami headlines Ekyooto Hampango

By Reporter Ugandan designer and the Creative Director for the brand, Sheba Priscilla Kassami will be unveiling her latest collection at the Ekyooto Hampango festival in Fort Portal, set to take place today, Friday 26th, November, 2021. The week long festive, that is part of the kingdom's initiatives to boost tourism in the city, begun […]

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Small tribes, CSOs want single commission for minorities

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of a tiny ethnic minority and civic society actors in Rwenzori Region are asking government to create an independent commission in charge of the minority tribes to take care of their prevailing challenges. Some suggest to government to consider putting up a complete ministry to deal with their …

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Letshego Uganda donates reflector jackets to Uganda Police

By Our Reporter Letshego Uganda has today donated 4000 reflector jackets to the Uganda Police department of Road Safety whose mandate is to enforce traffic and ensure safety for all road users. Road safety is one of the most pertinent community issues with 93% of the world's fatalities on the roads occurring in low and […]

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Letshego boosts Uganda Police traffic with reflector jackets

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Letshego Uganda has handed over a donation of 4,000 reflector jackets to the Uganda Police department of road safety whose mandate is to enforce traffic and ensure safety for all road users. The timing of this donation is timely in light of the impending festive season, executives said …

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NITA-U to set up regional ICT hub in Luwero town

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda has embarked on setting up a regional business process outsourcing center in Luwero town council. The center which is an Information and Communication Technology hub is the second in Uganda, and will be set up at Luwero community hall in Luwero town council. The first …

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Ugandan author, Rehmah Kasule captures experiences of Ugandan children during the pandemic in her new book

By Our Reporter Rehmah Kasule, a renowned Ugandan author and gender & youth development expert, has published a new book titled: Zara & Mika Lead Positive Life Change in their Community. The book features a collection of stories from children around Uganda. Through the stories the children, aged 8 to 13, share their perspectives and […]

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Nile Special invests 100M in Joshua Cheptegei training facility as they launch Unmatched in Gold campaign

By Reporter Nile Breweries most awarded beer Nile Special has over the years received international recognition at the annual Monde Selection Awardsby the "International Quality Institute" in Belgium. Today Nile Special has launched a new campaign to celebrate its consistent and world class recognized quality. As of this year Nile Special boasts 21 Monde Gold […]

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Eight electrocuted in Busia municipality

Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been confirmed dead and five others admitted after they were electrocuted in Busia district. The deceased have been identified as Isaac Wejuli aged 21, Brian Ologe 21, and Derrick Wabwire aged 16, while the survivors admitted are Edrisa Wamunga 14, Misach Kwagala 14, David Wakumba 15, Juma …

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Dr Musenero must account for the UGX31Bn: Permanent Secretary

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology, David OO Obong has told legislators that Minister Dr. Monica Musenero, should provide all accountability regarding the utilization of funds meant to facilitate the Covid-19 vaccine development. Obong on Thursday appeared before the Select Committee probing the Minister of Science, …

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‘Tupaate’ singer graduates

Famed for her hit song 'Tupaate' singer Tracy Kirabo aka Pia Pounds is over the moon about her new achievement. The singer finally graduated with a Bachelors in Business Administration today at the International University of East Africa in Kansanga where she has been for a couple of years. She shared photos of her in […]

Instead of comparing me to Keko, appreciate both of us- Recho Ray

Recho Ray real name Racheal Mirembe made a name when she jumped on the 'Who is Who' hip hop song trend that was started by rapper Fefe Busi. She further made headlines when she won two awards 'female rapper of the year' and 'Rookie of the year at the 2019 MTN Hip Hop awards making […]

Naffe Tusobola Foundation to champion inclusive employment in Uganda

By Our Reporter Naffe Tusobola Foundation, a non-profit organization has reaffirmed their commitment to championing inclusive disability employment in Uganda. They reaffirmed their commitment recently while releasing a Position Paper on the employment situation of youth with disabilities in Uganda. Speaking during the engagement, Hassan Waddimba, a representative from the Foundation revealed that the foundation […]

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Gov’t reopens Mpondwe fish market

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has re-opened the Mpondwe border fish market in Lhubiriha town council, Kasese district. Last year, government suspended cross-border business and border markets as part of the Covid-19 preventive measures. The State Minister for Fisheries Hellen Adoa, who officiated at the re-opening of the market said that the government …

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UPC calls upon government to fulfill pledges to health workers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Congress has asked the government to address the welfare of medical workers in the country in order to prevent strikes. Medical doctors at government hospitals in Uganda under their umbrella association of Uganda Medical Association -UMA, are continuing their strike that started on the night of 21st November …

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Castle Lite Launches Partnership with Kampala Burger Week

By Reporter Castle Lite has launched a campaign to partner with the organizers of the Kampala Burger Week that will run from 15th – 30th November, 2020. The launch was at Riders Lounge, Acacia Place. The Kampala Burger Week has over 40 participating restaurants that shall take part in set challenges from which winners shall […]

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Now Uganda prepares for natural disasters

The National Disaster and Risk Management Plan is set to be ready in December but the inadequate funding and human resource personnel could hamper its effective implementation Kampala, Uganda | Isaac Khisa | Uganda will soon have a national disaster and risk management plan to handle disasters but the challenges related to resource availability and human resource …

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What to expect at the inaugural Ekyooto Ha Mpango

The long-awaited Ekyooto Ha Mpango festival is kicking off tomorrow November 25, 2021, running till November 28, 2021, and all roads will be leading to Fort Portal Tourism City. Preparations for the four-day event are done with the organizers visioning this to be Africa's premium cultural tourism festival. Speaking at the press conference Sylvia Namutebi, […]

Mob kills suspected cattle thief in Masindi

Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An angry mob has lynched a suspected cattle thief in Masindi district. The deceased was a notorious suspected thief identified as Muhammad Mwesigye, a resident of Kisindi village in Mirya sub county. Together with others still at large, they raided the home of Nicholas Tumwine of the same village and stole …

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Equity Bank Uganda extends commodity financing to farmers in West Nile

By Our Reporter Equity Bank Uganda has launched their structural Commodity Finance product in Arua. The new product is a financing solution aimed at supporting the growth of agribusinesses and smallholder farmers in West Nile. The structured commodity finance loan will allow agribusinesses to borrow against their agricultural inventory which can be used as collateral […]

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How SMEs can tap into oil and gas as first oil nears

Local firms need to enhance their capital base and strengthen corporate governance to benefit from the nascent sector Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Small and medium-sized enterprises need to enhance their capital base, embrace partnerships and adhere to high corporate governance standards to reap from the upcoming oil and gas sector, sector players said. …

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Plascon rewards 6th and 7th winners of the paint and win promo

By Reporter Kansai Plascon Uganda launched the 10th Edition "Paint & Win" Colours of Celebration 10 week promotion on Friday, 1st October 2021 ending Sunday, 12th December, 2021. On the weekend of Saturday 13th November, 2021 Plascon had the 6th winners of the ongoing Paint & Win promotion. It was a heartwarming moment to find […]

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Police creates new command units in Gulu

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have created three new regional police command units in Gulu. The new units include Bardege-Layibi division, Laroo-Pece division, and Gulu district. The region previously had eight District Police Commanders but the new command units have expanded the territorial area to 11 respectively. The acting Regional Police Commander Stephen Kaija …

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CSBAG wants windfall tax levied on monthly basis to maximize revenue

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has asked the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development to alter the Income Tax (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2021 to allow government levy windfall tax on a monthly basis. In its current state, the Bill that is being scrutinised by the Finance Committee, is …

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Taxi operators enhance vigilance in parks

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxi operators have enhanced vigilance in the taxi parks. In some of the parks visited by our reporters, there was thorough checking of the passengers at the entrance of the new taxi park, Namirembe park, and Kisenyi park. All passengers are required to submit their luggage to searches and if …

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Mc Kats recognized for his advocacy role

Celebrated events M.C. Edwin Katamba alias Mc Kats was last week recognized for his fight against HIV stigma and discrimination among the youth. The Uganda AIDS Commission awarded the M.C. in appreciation for his advocacy but it was the King of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV that handed over the award to Mc Kats. […]

Makerere University warming up for 100 years commemoration

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Nov.25, Makerere University will host a stakeholders mobilisation event in commemoration of the 100 years (1922-2022) of its existence, it said on Nov.23 in a press release. The stakeholder event is in preparation to mark the institution’s centenary celebration which will be held through the year 2022. Established in …

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Hariss International partners with Rotary Club of Kasangati to support local schools in Mukono

By Our Reporter Hariss International Limited, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kasangati, has officially handed over the newly constructed classroom blocks at Shared Love Junior School in Makukuba village, Mukono district. Hariss joined hands with the Rotary club in 2015 to facilitate the construction of two classroom blocks at the school. The school […]

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Oulanyah blames poverty in Northern Uganda on leaders

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has tasked leaders from Northern Uganda to consider working in unison to redeem the region, saying it ranks poorest in the country. Oulanyah said the Northern region has received numerous 'helping hands' from government and development partners, but that the disunity among leaders has …

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Daily Monitor’s Andrew Kaggwa picked to facilitate at African Arts workshop

Andrew Kaggwa Mayiga, an arts and culture journalist at Daily Monitor and critic is among the facilitators of the Writing about African Arts workshop for the African Theatre Magazine. He will be joined by Ghanian artists, writer and editor, Billie McTarnan, Kenyan lifestyle editor, Grace Kerongo and South African based Zimbabwean arts writer and creative […]

Eddy Kenzo elated by the ‘Best East African male’ crown in the 2021 AFRIMA

By BigEyeUg Team It's a jovial moment for sensational singer Edrisa Musuuza a.k.a Eddy Kenzo and Uganda at large after winning big in the 2021 AFRIMAs. With his song "Weekend", the multi-international-winning-singer the Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa trophy, beating Tanzania's Diamond Platnumz (Waah Ft. Koffi Olomide), Rayvanny (Ft. Inoss'B), Kenya's Sauti Sol (Rhumba […]

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Gov’t asked to make science education free

Government should put resources to free education, especially science education Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has been asked to make science education free. At the Kampala Innovation Week event, questions arose as to what should come first, between focusing resources on education or the financial empowerment of the disadvantaged groups in the rural …

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Azawi tops Buzz Teeniez awards nominations

    Swangz Avenue's Azawi has all the reasons to be happy as she is the most nominated artiste in this year's Buzz Teeniez Awards. Like she sang, it's indeed her year after getting eight nods shortly followed by Fik Fameica who has five. Among the categories she's nominated in include Teeniez Artiste of the […]

Chief Justice asks new judges to enhance access to judicial services

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has asked the newly appointed judges of the High Court and Constitutional Court, to focus on enhancing access to justice while exercising their judicial duties. The Chief Justice made the remarks on Monday evening while presiding over the one week induction of newly appointed judges …

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Xenson sums up 2020 in a mask

While many were seeking inspiration from activities such as cooking during the lockdown, Xenson was in the studio going through sketches he had done a number of years ago.   They say art is the mirror of society. From commenting about social ills or directly speaking to power, art is one force that has been […]

FDC asks gov’t to compensate families of bomb victims

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC has asked the government to compensate families of the Tuesday twin bomb blasts. According to FDC, President Museveni's address to the nation on Saturday showed loopholes in the nation's security when he admitted that Uganda's security is lax and sleeping on the job. The twin …

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Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo Sets New World Record To Win Lisbon Half Marathon

Young Ugandan long-distance runner, Jacob Kiplimo has made his country proud once again after setting a new world record to win the Lisbon Half Marathon on Sunday, 21 November 2021. The Olympic 10,000m bronze medalist clocked 57:31 to break Kibiwott Kandie's mark from Valencia last December by just one second. The feat means Kiplimo is […]

Pallaso donates fans’ contribution to struggling Oscar BigTym and Ghetto Kids

By Reporter Celebtrated Artiste of the year 2021 Pallaso has once again exhibited his charitable heart today when he donated all the money he received from the fundraising to him fellow artistes. Pallaso who collected 5.4M from the fundraising he started last week has today donated more than 7.5M to Oscar BigTym and The Ghetto […]

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Ministry of Environment starts wetland restoration in Sheema, Buhweju districts

Sheema, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has patterned with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), an international organization to restore more than 3,000 acres of wetlands in Sheema and Buhweju districts. Since last week, police have been destroying gardens, covered big pits of brick makers and sand miners in …

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Zambia national airline to commence flights next month

Lusaka, Zambia | Xinhua | Zambia is set to officially launch flights for its national airline on December 1, 2021, its Board of Directors said on Monday. In 2018, the Zambian government signed a shareholding agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to restart operations of Zambia Airways which stopped operations in 1994. But the commencement of operations …

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Kenzo beats Diamond Platnumz, others to become East Africa’s best musician

  Uganda's Afropop artiste Eddy Kenzo has been voted East Africa's best male musician of the year. Kenzo beat Diamond Platnumz, Rayvany, Harmonize, Darassa and Ali kiba (Tanzania), The Ben, Meddy (Rwanda), Sauti Sol, Bensoul and Nviiri (Kenya) as well as Lij Mic (Ethiopia) to win the award at the just concluded All Africa Music […]

NSSF wins International Customer Experience Awards

By Our Reporter National Social Security Fund has won Gold and two Silver accolades at the International Customer Experience awards 2021. The Fund was recognized as a Gold winner in the category of Best Use of Customer Insight and Feedback in the Financial Services sector (under 5000 employees), for its response to COVID-19 pandemic where […]

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Bishop Onono Onweng resigns as ARLPI chairman

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop Emeritus of Northern Uganda Diocese, Nelson Onono Onweng has resigned his position as chairman of the Acholi Religious Leaders' Peace Initiative-ARLPI. In a leaked November 3rd, 2021 letter addressed to the vice chairperson, the Most Rev. Dr. John Baptist Odama, Onweng indicated that he would step down as …

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Mubende Teachers College gets UGX400m to implement new curriculum

Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Teachers College Mubende, has acquired funding support from the government of Belgium to support the implementation of the new curriculum that seeks to promote practical learning. The Belgium government through its charity organization VVOB-Education for Development invested Shs415 million to support piggery, horticulture and other crop farming arrangements, …

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The strategy of fighting ADF

How to handle the new wave of terrorism without helping terrorist achieve their political objectives THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | On Tuesday, terrorists struck again exploding bombs that killed three innocent bystanders (may their souls RIP) and three people carrying the bombs. The initial suspicion was that these were suicide bombers. But …

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Kenyan expert says Sino-Africa development architecture leads to Africa’s prosperity

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The Sino-Africa architecture of development, featured by FOCAC and BRI helps lead to prosperity in the African continent, a Kenyan expert said on Sunday. Peter Kagwanja, CEO of Africa Policy Institute said in a commentary published in the Sunday Nation, a Kenya-based newspaper that the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) …

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Venezuela sets largest orchestra world record

Venezuela on Saturday locked in the Guinness record for the world’s largest orchestra after thousands of local musicians performed Tchaikovsky’s “Slavonic March.” The performers were brought together by Venezuela’s publicly funded “El Sistema” program, which was founded in 1975 and has since provided classical music training to thousands of working-class children. Gustavo Dudamel, the music […]

Movit Joins ‘Ekyooto Ha Mpango Festival’ Sponsors

Movit Products, the leading personal care company in Uganda was on Thursday unveiled as one of the sponsors of Tooro's inaugural Ekyooto Ha Mpango cultural festival scheduled for this month. Organized by the Tooro Kingdom,the 4-day festival will be happening from 25th all the way to 28th of November at the heart of the Kingdom's […]

Uganda set to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19

Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Saturday said it is aiming to vaccinate the entire adult population against COVID-19 ahead of the full reopening of the country’s economy early next year. In a televised address about the country’s COVID-19 situation, President Yoweri Museveni said his government has expanded its target population for COVID-19 vaccination …

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Photos: Dancer Eddie Wizzy, Oxygeneous receive Christ, get baptised by Bishop Arnold Muwonge

By Reporter Weeks after initiating singer Nina Roz into Christianity, Bishop arnold muwonge has yet again baptised other celebrities. Eddy Wizzy dancer on Saturday got baptized along with singer Oxygeneous and another dancer Bright. The trio pronounced Salvation and also admitted seeking mentorship from the bishop. Bishop Arnold Muwonge has recently been perceived as “Celebrities’ […]

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Lawyers concerned over extra-judicial killings

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Lawyers Association – UMLA has condemned the extra judicial killings of terrorism suspects in the country. The call comes at the time when at least eight suspected terrorists have been shot dead under suspicious circumstances by security officers during counter terrorism operations in a spate of …

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House passes Biden’s social spending bill, sends it to Senate

Washington, USA | XINHUA |  The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday narrowly passed President Joe Biden’s roughly 2-trillion-U.S.-dollar social spending and climate bill, sending it to the Senate, where it faces changes. The House passed the so-called “Build Back Better” bill by a vote of 220-213, after House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday …

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Liverpool whips Arteta’s Arsenal

✳ Liverpool 4 Arsenal 0 Liverpool, UK | ARSENAL.COM | Arsenal’s unbeaten run came to an abrupt end as they suffered a heavy defeat at Anfield today. The game unravelled for Arsenal in the second half, after a promising opening half hour or so, in which they played with the confidence they had built after …

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DJ Nimrod, Innocent Nahabwe arrested

A few days ago, Innocent Nahabwe appeared on TV and said his bar 911 Lounge had been closed for two years. However, at the weekend, the same 'closed bar' was raided by police. Among those arrested was DJ Nimrod and Nahabwe. Despite being told that the Galaxy FM proprietor was not among those arrested, we […]

Nsimbi drops Infinity EP

  Nsimbi, a Ugandan-American duo formed by Ugandan hip-hop pioneer GNL Zamba and American world fusion artist Miriam Tamar have finally released the highly anticipated 'Infinity' EP. With the mission to create positivity and uplifting art, this EP is a celebration of Ugandan/East The ‘Infinity’ EP was launched on Friday with the first single off […]

Nsimbi Music Releases 5 Track EP Called ‘Infinity’ – Listen to It Here

By Reporter Talented Ugandan rapper and singer GNL Zamba, born Ernest Nsimbi together with American world fusion artist and wife, Miriam Tamar from Nsimbi Music have finally released their new album, a 5 track EP called ‘Infinity’. The Infinity EP celebrates responsiveness of the East African music with sounds and beats all recorded at the African […]

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Dr. Ayume: Do not rush school reopening

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The chairperson of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Dr. Charles Ayume has advised the education ministry not to rush adecision to reopen schools until the safety of learners and other people in the sector is guaranteed. The MP Koboko Municipality made the remarks at Kololo ceremonial grounds at a function …

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RDC accuse CAOs of losing corruption fight

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Resident City Commissioners have blamed the increasing corruption on the unwillingness by the chief administrative officers to fight against the vice. According to the RDCs, their efforts to fight the vice have been frustrated by the CAOs who have failed to implement recommendations given by various offices on technocrats …

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Kenya starts demarcating boundary with Uganda

Nairobi, Kenya | URN & XINHUA | Kenya has started inspecting and reaffirming her boundary with Uganda in a bid to redefine her frontiers with Uganda. Kenya neighbors Uganda in Lake Victoria, to the mouth of Sio River in Busia, to Amudat and Moroto in Karamoja though the Turkana Escarpment to Mt. Zulia near the …

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Masaza Cup returns to action tomorrow

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All is set for the 17th edition of the Masaza Cup set to kick off tomorrow, 20th November 2021. Just like the previous edition of the tournament, the organizers confirmed that all games will be played at FUFA Technical center in Njeru, in a bid to control the spread of Covid-19. …

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The adult peer pressure in Uganda is real!

We all can't be reduced to houses and cars Bandwagon:  As a young man, I thought peer pressure was something relegated to the zones of the teenagers. I assumed adults were immune. Now that I am older, and a little wiser, I realise adult peer pressure is a bigger devil, crushing more souls than anything. […]

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Bukwo sub county chief arrested over Covid-19 money

Bukwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The sub county chief and community development officer of Chesowel sub county, Bukwo district are in trouble for allegedly stealing Covid-19 funds meant for Village Health Teams and the LCI chairpersons. The suspects are Ben Lwendok, the sub county chief and Alex Kidet, the Community Development Officer of the sub county. …

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Nile Breweries announces top 15 smart drinking ideas

By Reporter Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has unveiled the top 15 participants in the Inter-University Smart Drinking Challenge on their social media platforms.  The Top 15 students whose ideas were selected today emerged out of the top 40 contestants who were announced in October 2021. “It is really an honour to see how far we […]

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NRM, NUP vet candidates for Rakai by-elections

Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the National Unity Platform (NUP) have started vetting party members to be nominated for the four vacant positions in the upcoming residual and by-elections in Rakai district. There are four vacant positions in the district which include the male youth councilor for Kifamba sub-county, …

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Club beat coins campaign pushed to December

By Reporter Because you love to participate more, club Pilsner has extended Club Beat Coin promotion for an extra month until December. The campaign that has been running since 20th September, 2021 was supposed to to come to an end in November but Nile Breweries has pushed the campaign upto December. How It Works * […]

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State seeks more time to complete investigations in Kasese NUP members trial

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The state has asked the court for more time to complete investigations into the charges against five National Unity Platform-NUP members in Kasese district. The state is also seeking to amend the charge sheet arguing that there are additional grounds to pin the suspects to the crime. The suspects Bryan …

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Police shot dead Muslim cleric Muhammad Kirevu

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police has confirmed that they killed Sheikh Muhammad Kirevu in Masajja, a Kampala suburb earlier today. Addressing the press at the police headquarters in Naguru this evening, Fred Enanga, police spokesperson said Kirevu was killed as he tried to resist arrest. Enanga said the joint security team had gone …

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Katakwi residents block Soroti-Moroto road over cattle theft

  Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of residents from three villages in Olilim Parish, Katakwi district have staged a demonstration protesting persistent cattle raids by Karimojong rustlers. The more than 400 residents affected by cattle raids have since pitched camp in the trading center, blocking Soroti- Moroto road via Olilim on Thursday, paralyzing traffic …

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Tony Elumelu Foundation funds 296 Ugandan SMEs from its 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme

By Reporter The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has selected 4,949 entrepreneurs from across Africa for its 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme. Of these, 296 entrepreneurs have been selected from Uganda.  The 212 female and 84 selected Uganda entrepreneurs will each receive non -refundable USD 5,000 seed […]

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Bebe Cool blasts fans that compare him to Diamond Platnumz

Veteran Bebe Cool has blasted fans that keep comparing Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz with Uganda’s famous "big three"; Jose Chameleone, Bebe Cool and Bobi Wine. Several Ugandans have been comparing the "big three" with Diamond Platnumz, arguing that the three have not even earned anything close to what Diamond has achieved in the few years […]

Education ministry given two years to develop comprehensive sexuality education policy

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has been ordered to set up a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) policy within two years, according to a High Court judgment. The judgment comes more than two years after the ministry developed a sexuality education framework that was opposed by religious leaders. Some of …

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Pipeline affected persons petition Total over intimidation, compensation

Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 people affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline in Kyotera and Lwengo districts have petitioned Total Energies E&P Uganda, for an intervention to address grievances stemming from the land acquisition process. The 1,443km East African Crude Oil Pipeline will transport Uganda's crude oil from Hoima in …

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Airtel Rolls Out Ushs. 1.5 Billion In ‘Money After Money’ Promo

Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited on Monday launched a countrywide 1.5billion shillings reward-based promotion for its customers and agents. This announcement was made today at Kampala Serena Hotel.  The 3 months' promotion dubbed Money after Money running from 15th November 2021 to 15th February 2022 will see Airtel Uganda customers and agents across the country […]

President Uhuru sacks top prisons boss over escape of terror convicts

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday sacked top prison commander following the escape of three terror convicts who were serving jail terms for terrorism-related crimes. Kenyatta, in a statement, replaced Wycliffe Ogalo as the Commissioner-General of the Kenya Prisons Service with John Kibaso Warioba, a retired army brigadier. “It is also …

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Equity Bank moves to support agribusinesses in Northern Uganda

By Our Reporter Having successfully launched the structural Commodity Finance Loan product in Lira, Equity Bank Uganda has now moved to launch the same innovative product in Gulu and Arua. The structural Commodity Finance Loan is a financing solution aimed at supporting the growth of agribusinesses and smallholders in Northern Uganda. The structured commodity finance […]

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Internet tax frustrates SafeBoda operations in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent introduction of a 12 percent tax on internet data packages is affecting the operations of SafeBoda, a tech start-up founded to modernise informal transportation in Uganda. Safeboda is accessed by connecting to a mobile application downloaded from the Google Play store for android phones and the App Store …

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Sheila Gashumba quotes wrong Act in fight with Galaxy FM

In her article "When a journalist becomes a disinformation agent", senior features editor at Scientific American Ms. Nick Higgins notes that the targeted victims of disinformation are fragile especially when wrong information is shared by journalists. Few people noticed when "TV Journalist" Sheila Gashumba waged verbal Twitter stints  on Galaxy radio station over what could […]

Three arrested for siphoning fuel in Fort Portal

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Fort Portal city have arrested three people for allegedly siphoning fuel from trucks belonging to China Chongqing International Construction Company Limited-CICO. The company was contracted to work on the Kiguma-Bunyansaigi-Kibooro road. The suspects have been identified as John Bosco Ayesiga, Andrew Nyakana and another suspect identified …

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Karamoja elders dispute police report on recovery of stolen livestock

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Elders in Karamoja have rejected a report by police about the recovery of raided cattle from the region. According to the Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson Michael Longole, the police and the joint security forces in Karamoja have recovered 9,118 heads of cattle out of the 10,200 that were reported to …

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Maize millers in Lira given three weeks to register their business

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has given Lira maize millers a 3 weeks ultimatum to register their businesses. It follows an operation conducted by the standards body on Thursday and Friday last week, which led to the closure of over 25 maize mills for alleged failure to comply …

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Inside Africa’s development dilemma

 The dark side of African Continental Free Trade Area Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Africa's heads of state on March 21, 2018 descended onto the hills of Kigali, Rwanda, to sign the long awaited agreement to create the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) that encompasses more than 1.2billion people and more than US$2bn …

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Funding is not art’s biggest problem

If there is an industry that will come out of the Covid-19 pandemic damaged more than the rest, it is definitely the creative economy. It remains the only industry that was never opened when a staggering reopening started taking shape in mid-2020, yet, creatives have remained optimistic. This has informed at least many of the […]

Islamic State say they carried out Kampala attack

🔴 UPDATE ➡ 3 suicide bombers blew themselves up ➡ Police say 4th suspected suicide bomber arrested ➡ 33 injured Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a twin suicide bombing on Tuesday in the Ugandan capital Kampala that killed three people and left several dozen …

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Nsimbi Set To Out Infinity EP On 19th November 2021

Infinity EP is the newest release from Ugandan- American cross-cultural duo, Nsimbi, who are on a mission to create positive, uplifting art. Infinity is a celebration of Ugandan / East African consciousness. The sounds are recorded, mixed & mastered in East Africa, the birth place of humanity! Life is a journey of personal discovery & […]

AU condemns twin bomb blasts in Kampala

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | African Union (AU) on Tuesday condemned the twin bomb blasts in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, which left six people dead including three suicide bombers. The continental body in a tweet said it stands in solidarity with the people of Uganda following the terrorist attacks on a police checkpoint and …

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“Floor with Arapex” Arapex Tile Adhesive gifts Spice Diana with 50 bags of Adhesive to complete house

By Reporter After rewarding Spice Diana with an accolade for artiste of the year 2021 on BBS TV last week, Arapex has today fulfilled their pledge of 50 bags of Arapex Tile Adhesive. While handing over the 50 bags thr company manager Thadeous Mubiru said “we are dedicated to rewarding the finest in the industry […]

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The beauty of ambassadorial roles for the Arts Industry

Since the coronavirus outbreak in Uganda in March 2020 where all the sectors including the entertainment sector where entertainers faced limitations to their income flow given the closure of discotheques, concerts, and public gatherings. Celebrities and entertainers were since then forced to re-strategize, develop and look for alternative ways to profit from their craft. Some […]

Gagamel’s Edith Khey terrified after cheating death in the Kampala twin bomb blasts

By BigEyeUg Team It's such a horrific day for Gagamel International raising singer Edith Khey after she survived the first of twin explosions in Uganda's capital Kampala. Taking it to her social media, Edith Khey revealed her shock after finding herself close to the two blasts. In a terrified mood, Edith glorified the Lord for […]

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Regional Oil and Gas SME conference kicks off this Thursday in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The much-anticipated East African SME Oil and Gas Conference kicks off Thursday this week, in Kampala, organized by Stanbic Uganda Holdings in partnership with Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, CNOOC, and the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA). Participation will be both physical (Serena Kampala) and virtual …

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Valentino R. Kabenge set to launch Dance With Valentino Experience, an exciting Latin & Ballroom Dance extravaganza

By Our Reporter  Renowned Latin and Ballroom dancer Valentino R. Kabenge, together with ValRich Arts, an arts and entertainment company, will, on Sunday, 21st November, host Dance with Valentino Experience, an exciting Latin and Ballroom dance extravaganza to launch the dance classes continuously requested after the airing of the hit TV show Dance with Valentino, […]

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Four suspects escape from police cells in Nakapiripirit

Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have launched a manhunt for four suspects following their escape from custody at Namalu police station in Nakapiripirit district. The suspects broke out of the police cells in a uniport at around midnight on Tuesday where they were being held pending their appearance in court for burglary and theft. …

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MTN increases Senkyu Points on MoMo withdrawals and makes sending money free on the MoMo app

By Our Reporter MTN Mobile Money Ltd has increased the number of Senkyu points a customer gets to 15 points for every UGX 100 charged in MoMo withdrawal fees. The points are given on the withdrawal fees that the customer is charged i.e., for every 100/- a customer is charged they receive 15 Senkyu points. […]

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EAC bloc urged to expedite review of common external tariff to promote trade

Arusha, Tanzania | Xinhua | Member states of the East African Community (EAC) have been urged to expedite the comprehensive review of the EAC Common External Tariff (CET) in order to promote trade and industrialization in the region, the EAC said in a statement released on Monday. Betty Maina, chairperson of the EAC Sectoral Council on …

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It is Infinity for Nsimbi

Nsimbi, a Ugandan-American duo formed by Ugandan hip-hop pioneer GNL Zamba and American world fusion artist Miriam Tamar are set to release their Infinity EP this week. With the mission to create positivity and uplifting art, this EP is a celebration of Ugandan/East African consciousness as the sounds are recorded, mixed and mastered in East […]

Alternative dispute resolution aided to clear case backlog – Chief Justice

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has revealed that the judiciary    disposed off more than 150,000 cases in the previous financial year, majority of which were completed with the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms. According to the Chief Justice, during the financial year 2020/2021, the Judiciary had a total case …

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Ssekandi turns Magogo into a dummy

It is now clear that besides the red carpet, former VP Edward Ssekandi also has nothing for football. As chief guest during the final day of the Cecafa Women's Under-20 championship in Njeru last week, Ssekandi turned Fufa president Moses Magogo into his dummy guide. At the final whistle when Ethiopians celebrated, he insisted it […]

Family conned of Museveni’s condolence cash for Lwengo machete victims

Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of the late Joseph Ddumba Lukatome, one of the machete victims in Lwengo district say the condolence money released by President Yoweri Museveni never reached them. Ddumba met his death at the hands of machete-wielding men who raided his home in Kakoma-Kyanjovu village, Lwengo sub-county on August 4, …

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Bella Mubiru Releases New Love Song Called ‘Speed Yeeyo’, Get it Here

By Reporter UK based talented Ugandan singer Bella Mubiru is back with a brand new beautiful love song called 'Speed Yeeyo' and we have it here already for you. Speed Yeeyo means “That’s the right speed” when loosely translated to English and in this new song, Bella focuses more on her love life while praising […]

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Why journalists ignore Media Council

Threats that journalists will be criminally liable if they don't register can't cover up outdated policies and bad intentions Kampala, Uganda | JOSEPH WERE | It is great news that journalists have once again ignored the recent directive by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, to register and buy licenses from the …

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The moral power of whataboutism

Lessons from ordinary people on Kampala streets regarding the effect of good example on effective leadership THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | A couple of years back, advocate David Mpanga wrote a powerful article on "whataboutism." He was criticising people in Africa that respond to Western intrusions into alleged misrule by our leaders …

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Indigenous minorities test Uganda’s record

Upcoming UN appraisal raises questions on identity and provision of services  Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | When President Yoweri Museveni's government faces an appraisal of its human rights record by the United Nations Human Rights Council in early 2022, one of the main issues could be its treatment of its marginalised indigenous minority communities. …

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Finally, a Ugandan film is on Netflix

The first time many Ugandans heard about filmmaker Loukman Ali's The Girl in the Yellow Jumper was in 2019. Then he released a trailer of the long-awaited film. It had been in production for more than a year and Ali had teased the public with pictures of the possible cast. Actors Rehema Nanfuka, Gladys Oyenbot, […]

Unemployed youth trapped by deadly metal scrap trade in Kapeeka

Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The increasing number of youth resorting to the metal scrap business which is now proving lethal, is a sign of desperation by the unemployed, Rev. Fr. Hilary Muheezangango, the Director of Caritas Kasanaensis under Kasana-Luweero Diocesan social development arm has warned. Fr. Muheezangango says that although the metal scrap …

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What’s next for Britney Spears?

After nearly 14 years living under a strict conservatorship she deemed abusive and exploitative, Britney Spears is free. And now that a California court has lifted the controversial legal arrangement barring one of the world’s best-selling pop stars from managing her own life and finances, many fans are asking what’s next. Speculation abounds Kids? Travel? […]

Deported domestic workers talk of mistreatment in Middle East

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some of the Ugandan migrant workers deported from Saudi Arabia blame their woes on mistreatment, long working hours, and non-payment. On October 3, 2021, over 43 migrant workers were deported from Saudi Arabia via Entebbe International Airport. Mark Ssengondo and another domestic worker who spoke on condition of anonymity were among the deportees. …

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Single motherhood is not a curse – former Miss Uganda

Imagine a beauty queen, who has traversed the world and impacted lives as an activist and a medical doctor. She is also happily married with children, living in a decent home. But gradually, all that comes to an agonising end. Interesting movie script, you think? No thanks. This is Zoe Nakuya's grace-to-grass story, before she reclaimed […]

Putin blames West for migrant crisis on Belarus-EU border

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | It is the Western countries themselves who caused current migrant crisis on the borders between Belarus and the European Union (EU), Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday. The Western countries fought many years in Iraq and Afghanistan, and economically, high social benefits are attracting migrants to the EU countries, Putin …

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Karamoja leaders seek regional solution to cattle rustling

  Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders from Karamoja sub-region are in Lira to promote alternative sources of livelihood, which will end cattle rustling. The delegation from Nabilatuk and Moroto districts in Karamoja region are visiting Lira for exposure and meeting aimed at generating new ideas and possible partnerships that will spur the development of …

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Maurice Kirya was Red Rat as Vampino was Buju Banton when they were kids

Siblings have very many things they share and have in common. For Maurice Kirya and Vampino, music is what they share besides being brothers. And we have just learnt that it was indeed Vampino who introduced Maurice to this game although he later decided to take another path in his career. The self-proclaimed 'King of […]

ICPAU advises SMEs to employ part-time accountants

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU) has appealed to the informal sector and small enterprises to employ part-time accountants if they can't afford to employ them full-time. ICPAU is a professional accountancy organization established by an act of parliament to regulate and maintain the standard of accountancy …

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Eighty-year-old Muwanga picked up for selling disputed 500 acres of land

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Detectives at the Land Protection Police Unit (LPPU) have preferred three charges against an 80-year-old man arrested for fraudulently selling more than 500 acres of land in Nakasongola and Luweero districts. Guster Muwanga was arrested a fortnight ago following a complaint from four people accusing him of masquerading as …

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MPs hand ‘health drink’ makers to Police over misleading adverts

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament's Committee on Trade Tourism and Industries on Friday handed Fazil Wabulembo, a food scientist working with Mukamanayamba Energy Drink to the police for interrogations over misleading adverts. The committee was meeting energy and soft drink producers who were tasked to explain misleading advertisements about the capacity of their …

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IN THE INDEPENDENT: Indigenous minorities test Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Indigenous minorities test Uganda's record: Upcoming UN appraisal raises questions on identity and provision of services THE LAST WORD The moral power of whataboutism: Lessons from ordinary people on Kampala streets regarding the effect of good example on …

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Court gives Attorney General one month to verify Teso war claimants

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Soroti has given the Attorney General one month to verify Teso war claimants. In 2005, Okupa and 2,020 others dragged the Attorney General to court over the violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms and the court delivered a ruling against the government in January 2018. …

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NRM leaders in Kayunga demand facilitation for LCV by-election

Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement-NRM leaders in Kayunga are demanding funds for mobilization in the LCV chairperson by-election. Last month, the Electoral Commission set December 16, 2021, as the election date for the by-election. The seat fell vacant after Ffefeka Sserubugo, the LCV chairperson for Kayunga district was found dead. His …

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23 year old man commits suicide in Kasese town

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kasese municipality is investigating circumstances under which a 23-year-old man committed suicide by hanging inside a family house. The deceased has been identified as Felix Muhindo, a resident of Nyamwamba west cell, Nyakasanga ward, Nyamwamba division, Kasese municipality. Paddy Kamara, chairman LC1 for Nyamwamba west said the deceased was …

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Karamojong elders seek solutions to street children

Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Karamojong elders have asked local leaders in the region to find homegrown solutions to stop their children from flocking the streets of Kampala and other towns. The elders say the influx of children mainly from Napak district to the streets can be traced to historical trends and occurrences. Jackson Angella, …

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The Ugandan Squid Games

Welcome to UG: The Squid Games series took us by storm and these games got everyone excited. But then, they opened one important question; "What if living in Uganda is itself a series of Squid Games?" What if we are all playing some zero-sum game and every day is a test of our ability to […]

House to consider Bill recognising indigenous communities

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted leave to Kibanda South MP, Jacob Karubanga to introduce a Private Member’s Bill entitled, the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, seeking to recognise five indigenous communities. The Bill when introduced seeks to amend the Third Schedule to the Constitution to recognise the Bakingwe, Sabot, Bahaya, Maragoli and Mososhek. While …

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Man allegedly forges Omukama Iguru’s signature to grab 2,000 acres of land

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gideon Tumwebaze, the chairman of Tulipona Veterans Association is in trouble for allegedly forging a letter and signature of Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru, the King of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom to allegedly grab 2,000 acres of land in Kikuube district. The land that is located in Nyairongo village, Kabwoya sub county …

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New Philippine drama Love Thy Woman launches on StarTimes

By Reporter After Mea Culpa, a new Philippine drama named Love Thy Woman will be premiered on the channel ST Novela E plus since November 23rd, 20:40 CAT, between Monday and Sunday. This series is exclusively on StarTimes and first time to air in Africa. It features complicated relationships in a family of mixed culture […]

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Insecurity in Eastern DRC could disrupt road works – Minister Baryomunsi

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The insecurity in the Eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could hinder the tarmacking of 223-kilometre roads. In June, President Yoweri Museveni and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi launched the tarmacking of 997 kilometre Mpondwe-Beni road, 181 Kilometre Goli-Beni road and 89 Kilometre Bunagana-Rutchuru-Goma road, to boost trade between …

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Ugandans Can Now Invest in Global Companies Starting with just $1

By Reporter As Africans, land and real estate are often our most popular investment options. And that's okay. Followed closely by more formal options such as good ole stocks, treasury bonds, T-bills, and fixed deposits. Now here's the thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om5bC6AUDPc These investment options are often big-ticket investments and require a significant cash outlay from investors. […]

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Google loses appeal against 2.4 bln-euro EU antitrust ruling

Brussels, Belgium | Xinhua | Google on Wednesday lost its appeal against a 2.4-billion-euro (2.76 billion U.S. dollars) fine imposed by the European Commission in 2017 after it had found the U.S.-based company had indeed broken antitrust laws. The European Union’s (EU) General Court upheld the Commission’s decision that Google breached EU laws by using its …

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Zari, Sheila Gashumba nominated in African Social Entertainment Awards

The 2021 South African-based African Social Entertainment Awards (ASEA) 2021 have been scheduled for December 10, 2021. The event is set to take place at the Galleria Conference and Event Venue Sandton in South Africa. Two Ugandan socialites Zari Hassan and Sheila Gashumba have been nominated with three and one nominations respectively. South Africa-based Zari […]

Unplanned expenditures slowing down economy – Muwanga Kivumbi

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shadow Finance Minister, Muwanga Kivumbi has criticised government for prioritising expenditure over development, which he said is reflected on the budget presented to Parliament, slowing down the economy. Muwanga said with half of the appropriated revenue for the current financial year already released to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), much …

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Harrison Fire releases five songs off ‘1000 songs’ album

The new generation vocal king Duncan Kibalama famously known as Harrison Fire has released an EP titled '1000 songs' under Reserved Management. This is his second studio EP and according to some of the critics and analysts that have already listened to it, it is worth listening to. On this EP, the upcoming Star has […]

Building climate-ready communities: Science, technology and innovation matter

COMMENT | THE INDEPENDENT | For the last 10 days, over 20,000 delegates from 200 countries have been at the Glasgow Climate Conference in Scotland, discussing ways to keep climate change under control. This global discourse around climate change points towards one fact; we are in a climate emergency and researchers say that we have …

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Sureties, lawyers given one week to produce murder suspect in court

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Henry Kaweesa Isabirye has tasked the sureties and lawyers of Matthew Kirabo to produce him in court. Kirabo is on trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend Desire Mirembe. Last week, Justice Kaweesa issued an arrest warrant for Kirabo. This was after the State Attorney Happiness Ainebyoona asked …

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Police block EALA MP Kakooza from demolishing property on disputed land

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police on Tuesday blocked Uganda’s representative to the East African Legislative Assembly-EALA, James Kakooza from demolishing property on disputed land in Lubowa. Kakooza is embroiled in a land dispute with his neighbour. The disputed land measuring 0.22 acres is located in Lubowa, behind Roofings Uganda Limited. The neighbour who preferred …

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Tycoon Godfrey Kirumira gifts Rema and Hamza’s daughter with cash

Singer Rema Namakula and husband Hamza Sebunya welcomed their first child as a couple together on November 7, 2021. "Aaliyah Sebunya… Ma sha Allah," is how Rema revealed the good news with a post on her social media pages. As it is a norm, the couple has been receiving visitors that have come through to […]

TECNO releases its newest CAMON18 series

By Our Reporter TECNO has today released its newest CAMON18 series – CAMON 18 Premier, CAMON18P and CAMON18. Launching the new mobile phones, Mr. Timmy Shen, TECNO Uganda Brand Manager, noted that the TECNO brand aims to continually make breakthroughs in product and design innovations and this is what they have delivered through the new […]

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