The Electricity Regulatory Authority(ERA) has commenced investigations into unauthorized deductions on customers’ Yaka meters. In a statement released on Tuesday, ERA said they had received complaints from a section of members of the public after getting less Yaka unit than what they pay for. “This uncommunicated action has left consumers with less energy unit compared to what is expected based on the approved tariff structure. By adjusting monthly lifeline units and imposing fixed recoverable amounts on consumers, Umeme Limited is implementing tariff structure different from that approved by the regulator and is in violation of the Electricity Act 1999,” a…
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Vendors in the newly built Kitooro Market have rejected the proposed rates by Entebbe municipal authorities. The new market was built under the Markets and Agriculture Trade Improvement Projects (MATIP-2 Program), which seeks to develop and enhance the capacity of market infrastructure, to induce production and marketing agricultural commodities. According to the proposed rates, traders with stalls for food, fresh vegetables and Matooke will pay Shillings 30,000, stalls for fish, fruits and charcoal will pay Shillings 50,000 while those with butcheries and chicken cages will pay Shillings 100,000 monthly. Kiosk owners will pay between Shillings 150,000 and shillings 300,000 depending on the location of…
A group of 35 National Unity Platform supporters including Robert Kyagulanyi’s singing partner, Ali Bukeni also known as Nubian Li , the head of his personal bodyguards Eddy Ssebufu also known as Eddie Mutwe and 33 others have again applied for bail before the General Court Martial in Makindye. The group that was arrested in Kalangala and later detained in Masaka was part of Kyagulanyi’s campaign team that was later transferred to the General Court Martial in Makindye and charged with unlawful possession of ammunition for being found with four AK47 rifle bullets in Makerere. In February, they were denied…
Even when you’re crazy in love with someone, it can often be hard to know if he or she is “right” for you. How do you know you won’t feel differently in a year? Ten years? A lifetime? Deciding if you can commit to someone is a deeply personal determination, and everyone has different criteria. As in any verdict, you have to start by assessing the evidence. Are you soulmates? Kindred spirits? What does it mean when a relationship is meant to be? A relationship that’s meant to be doesn’t necessarily mean it will be completely effortless. All relationships take…
A group of 450 ruling National Resistance Movement party flag bearers who lost in the just concluded elections have each asked for a shs50 million bailout from President Museveni. On Saturday, the group that included councilors, chairpersons and other independent but NRM-leaning candidates met with the president, who also doubles as the ruling party national chairman at Kololo independence groups and sought assistance through a memorandum read on their behalf by Singh Katongole, the NRM Vice-chairman for Kampala. The group told Museveni that the lack of structures, delayed facilitation and double standards by Electoral Commission returning officers who were allegedly…
MTN Uganda has thrown its weight behind the local movie industry with the launch of a Video on Demand (VOD) channel offering a premium mix of local Ugandan movies. The new channel named “Kibanda Xpress” is a partnership between the telecom company and PearlWood, an association of local film producers. Kibanda Xpress is available on YoTV channels, a mobile app that allows one to stream local and international Radio and TV channels in real time via a smartphone. Kibanda Xpress features over 150 Ugandan movies and will live stream premiers of new movies as well other local entertainment content providing…
Musician John Kasadha aka John Blaq has come out to set the record straight on his alleged beef with fellow musician Chris Evans. This comes after rumours that the the two artistes who recently released a song together were at loggerheads with each other. On feburary 4, 2021 the two released a song titled ‘Sitidde‘. Few weeks later however, John Blaq released his collabo with David Lutalo titled ‘Tokutula’, giving no room for fans to fully enjoy the first project. This is speculated to have caused a little tension between John Blaq and Chris Evans because the latter believed John…
Airtel Uganda and MultiChoice Uganda have announced a partnership to offer television viewing internet bundles that will make it possible for DStv subscribers on the Airtel network to watch DStv on the DStv App. The DStv tailored Bundles will enable DStv customers who have the DStv App access and stream live content anywhere at any time without using their normal surfing bundles. Commenting on the product, Amit Kapur, the Chief Commercial Officer at Airtel Uganda reiterated the timeliness of the partnership and product. “Now more than ever, the relevance of the smartphone is fast evolving to meet the growing customer…
Former KCCA FC, Vipers SC, Express FC and Uganda Cranes Midfielder Sulaiman Mutyaba is in custody! Mutyaba is understood to have been taken into the cells on Friday afternoon after he was arrested at the headquarters of the Federation of Uganda Football Association. Mutyaba who also ran for political office in the 2021 General Elections was holding a peaceful demonstration at the headquarters asking the Federation to account for the money that comes in and also pay arrears they owe national team players. He also accuses FUFA President Moses Magogo and his administration for failing to account for the salary…
Uganda Cranes captain and Goalkeeper, Denis Masinde Onyango has dragged two betting companies, Melbet and Paragon Bet to court for using his image without his consent. He has demanded for 100 Million. Onyango claims that he came across several social media advertisements by the two companies promoting their products for The Uganda Cranes games against Burkina Faso and Malawi. The said adverts are understood to have bore his image yet he is affiliated to a competitor company. Through his lawyers led by Muwema and Company Advocates and Solicitors, Onyango says Melbet and Paragon Bet used his images without his consent…