In February 2018, Twinemazi was appointed to replace Justine Bagyenda as the director in charge of supervision at the Central bank of Uganda. In a suit filed before the civil division of the High Court in Kampala, Arnold Anthony Mukose says the appointment and confirmation of Twinemanzi didn’t follow the right procedure as required by law. “Before the recruitment of the third respondent (Twinemanzi), there was no advertisement for the job in at least two local newspapers and one weekly newspaper, the Bank of Uganda website or other media of communication. There was no internal or external advertisement for the…
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Airtel Uganda rallied its customers and well-wishers to donate blood in different parts of Kampala. In partnership with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, Airtel Uganda staff, customers and well-wishers came together to donate blood and to encourage Ugandans to grow the habit of donating blood and continue to highlight the different centers across the country that any legible blood donor can walk into and donate blood. Speaking on behalf of Airtel Uganda, the Customer Service Director Miss Lyndah Nabayinda, applauded Uganda Blood Transfusion Services for the good work they do to ensure the availability of blood for people in need.…
Singer Moses Ssali famously known as Bebe Cool is currently angry with some NRM bigshots for loving Ronald Mayinja’s Museveni song more than his. Bebe Cool says he is is not happy with the party big shots who have decided to sideline his campaign song for President Yoweri Museveni in favour of Mayinja’s. A few weeks ago, Bebe Cool released his “Mwongedde Akalulu’ with hopes that the song will be the official campaign anthem for Museveni in the 2021 general elections. But to his dismay, on Monday during the NRM manifesto launch, his colleagues seemed to be more interested in…
A Uganda Police Constable attached to Hima Police Division in Hima Town Council Shocked Residents when he shot himself in the neck. According to the Hima town council vice chairperson, Mr Christopher Happy, the incident happened at around 9pm on Monday. He said town council authorities are concerned about the incident since many people are scared. “If people who are supposed to protect us start shooting themselves, then there is a reason for us to fear,” Mr Happy said. Mr Deus Kamusiime, the LCI chairperson for Town center zone who rushed to the scene after the said shooting told…
Police have said the arrest of National Unity Platform Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine and Forum for Democratic Change’s Leader Patrick Amuriat was un avoidable. Tear gas, bullets and arrests characterized the last day of presidential nominations as Kyagulanyi and Amuriat were both arrested either prior to their nomination or immediately after nomination. However, in a statement, police defended their actions as being inevitable to restore law and order. “Amuriat blatantly defied the traffic flow plan agreed upon from his home in Najjera to Kyambogo. He instead opted to proceed to Najjanankumbi to lead a delegation of over…
Presidential hopeful Robert Kyagulanyi famously known as Bobi Wine has told First Son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba that Uganda does not belong to him or his father so he should stop threatening citizens with violence. Bobi Wine’s response follows Gen Muhoozi claim that they (regime) will deal with him (Bobi Wine) in case he wants a fight with them. Muhoozi who doubles as the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations said the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader should know that they are stronger than what he thinks. “I told you my young brother, that you can NEVER intimidate us. We are…
NDE Network leader and proprietor Bishop Arnold Muwonge on Sunday has a fulfilling engagement with university and institution finalists ahead of their final exams and instilled virtual to ready them for the world after school. In his topic “Potential to Impact”, Bishop urged finalists to start working for their future now by setting achievable targets and putting effort to it, precisely what the finalists needed for the day. “Everyone starts from scratch but not everyone keeps scratching” Bishop Arnold Muwonge encouraged finalists to not be afraid to start from scratch but also taught that to keep scratching and finding own…
Smirnoff Uganda on Saturday night lived up to its reputation of being the ultimate party companion as the vodka brand took over the famous NTV Dance Party with the launch of their new digital campaign dubbed “We are the Party”. The campaign will see viewers/audiences participate in a three-part series of challenges throughout the festive season and win prizes with the Smirnoff starter pack being the ultimate prize; a fully loaded gift pack that comes with a crate of Smirnoff, 2 bottles of vodka, a bar set up, a mixologist and a DJ delivered right at a win’s doorstep, for…
The New US Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown finally has officially taken over as US Ambassador to Uganda. Brown, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister Counselor, was confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Ambassador to Uganda on August 6, 2020. She replaced Deborah Malac. “I am thrilled to be in Uganda. I look forward to getting to know Uganda and its people and broadening the strong U.S.-Ugandan partnership. I can’t wait to meet you and learn more about your country and aspirations! But first, I’m going to complete a 14-day home quarantine in line…
The National Resistance Movement flag bearer for the 2021 presidential contest, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa who is also the incumbent president of Uganda has been fully nominated as a presidential candidate for 2021 -2026. Museveni was nominated today at 10am by the Independent Electoral Commission at Kyambogo where the nomination centre was set. He was seconded by Justine Kasule Lumumba the NRM secretary general, Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda and eight other NRM members. After the nomination, Museveni headed to Speke Resort Munyonyo where he will be launching the NRM manifesto for 2021 – 2026. Museveni has been the first…