Airtel Uganda has refuted charges by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) that called into question its 4G network in some parts of the country. UCC is reportedly investigating Airtel over several customers challenging the presence of its 4G network. The accusations state that the purported 4G speeds as advertised by the telecom giant are not as fast. Airtel was given 14 days from July 22 to respond. Airtel Uganda Managing Director VG Somasekharsays the charges are unfair based on a misunderstanding. While pledging to coperate with the regulatory body,VG Somasekharsaid that,“The public just needs to be educated on the matter of…
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Tanzanian music star, Diamond Platnumz is finally in Kampala for a mega concert at the UMA show ground. Naseeb Abdul Juma, famously known as Diamond Platnumz is set for an exclusive performance on Thursday, 25th July 2019 after his arrival aboard Kenya Airways. Despite his marital issues with his Ugandan wife Zari Hassan, the multi-talented singer is expected to headline with Comedy Store host, Alex Muhangi,Senga Nantume,King Saha,Erci Omodi,MC Mariach and supported by LATO milk,NTV,Rwanda Air,Bryan White Foundation,Fenon Events plus others . The Bongo star is set to perform in Bujumbura at Primusic grande finale slated on July 28, 2019,…
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament (MP) Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has Wednesday morning unveiled a complete list of a team that is going to coordinate People Power activities ahead of the 2021 General elections. The unveiling happened at Kyagulanyi’s home in Magere. The spokesperson of the People Power movement Joel Senyonyi said while addressing the team that they were not supposed to be at Magere but all venues they approached refused to host them. Below is the full list 1. WestNile; Hon Kasiano Wadri(Team Leader) Hon James Acidri Hon Oguzu Lee Habib Asega Asara Night 2. Acholi; Hon Lucy…
Kabaka Ronald Mutebi’s visit to Busiro region is in high gear and slated for next week, Wednesday, 31st July 2019. The main ceremony is to be held at the Nkumba University main campus off Entebbe road. This year’s coronation ceremony is crowned with lots of activities and festivals to this special day. All programs are set starting with a club party on Friday at the former club jackers now club palz. The Kabaka beach party ,this coming Sunday and powered by Majestic brands and Luba events. As we celebrate with his majesty, different personalities and companies are sending special congratulatory…
Uganda has been selected in over ten countries from the African continent to be the regional gene bank for East and Southern African region following a tight competition from several countries including Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia. The official launch of the Regional Gene Bank for Animal Genetic Resources for Eastern Africa was presided over by the Uganda prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda last Friday at the regional offices in Entebbe. The regional gene bank is to strengthen capacity for sustainable utilization of animal genetic resources in Africa. The gene hub is to conserve genetic material and store genetic resources from different…
The ‘FaceApp’ viral trend which takes your picture and re-imagines you with an extra 50 years on the clock may be exposing its users to its Russian developers. Experts are warning of security concerns with FaceApp, made in 2017, which puts a filter over your face, as it has permanent access to your photos. Concerns focus around a questionable clause in the app, which can access, store and use images from your camera roll, without your permission. The free service uses artificial intelligence to edit a picture in your phone gallery and transforms the image into someone double or triple your age.…
A 91-year-old woman has dragged her relatives to Mukono Magistrate’s Court for announcing her as dead with intention of grabbing her six-acre piece of land. Janet Nakawungu, a resident of Joggo-Misindye Village in Mukono Municipality alleges that Margret Nakanyike and Bashir Bwete, who are her niece and nephew stole her land title and later proceeded to the administrator general to get registered as the rightful administrators of her estate. “They announced that I was dead and made transfers without my knowledge,” Nakawungu said on Tuesday. Distressed Nakawungu said she lived with Nakanyike in the same house and trusted her since she was…
Ghetto Gladiator Bobi Wine comfirmed that he will be challenging longtime President Yoweri Museveni in a 2021 election “on behalf of the people.” But Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, said he is concerned about his safety after what he believes was an attempt on his life last August. His driver was shot dead in his car after protesters threw stones at the president’s motorcade. Wine’s arrest at the time sparked protests in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. The 37-year-old said he is fearful of harm from running for president because “there has never been a threat to this regime like…
A wedding job for one Turkish photographer took a dramatic turn last week, after he ended up in a physical altercation with his client, even breaking his nose upon learning the bride-to-be was only 15 years old. As reported by the Hurriyet Daily News, Photographer Onur Albayrak has admitted to the attack after learning of the bride’s real age. The story and support for Albayrak has snowballed on social media after it emerged he took action to halt the wedding. The drama unfolded after Albayrak queried the age of the bride, having been enlisted to shoot the ceremony, which was taking place on July 5 at…
A hijab is a veil worn by some Muslim women in the presence of any male outside of their immediate family, which usually covers the head and chest. The news was confirmed by the Tanzanian local newspaper, The Citizen, which reported the words of the detective from the cybercrimes investigation department at the Police Headquarters in Dar es Salaam. He said that the three Ugandan students from Kampala International University have disseminated the photos through social media such as WhatsApp groups. THE BIG PICTURE: This case may be similar to the one in Burundi concerning the doodling case where schoolchildren…