The Cooper Motor Corporation (CMC) Uganda has partnered with fuel giant Shell in a deal that will see Mazda BT-50 customers get free fuel worth Shs2m. Patrick Kajuma, the Brand Manager Mazda that the partnership will create significant impact for both brands, particularly with the ever-fluctuating fuel prices. “The partnership is a reflection of how both Mazda and Shell can work together to make journeys for motoristsbetter. At CMC, our customers always come first. And that is why we are supporting them by creating a campaign that gives them an opportunity to enjoy both free fuel and service,” Kajuma said adding that, “we are looking forward to continuing our partnership with forward in the year…
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Government has announced that there will not be a lockdown during the festive season, but warned the public to maintain Standard Operating Procedures. Several online reports have been pointing at a festive season lockdown following a spike in community infections of COVID-19. Speaking to the press in her weekly address however, Minister of ICT and National Guidance Judith Nabakooba said that government will not lockdown but citizens should take charge of their lives. “There will not be any lockdown during the festive season apart from the existing curfew and other SOPS. However I call upon everyone to be extra careful,”…
The Minister of ICT and National Guidance Judith Nabakooba has revealed that Uganda expects to obtain the first batch of COVID-19 vaccine by May or June 2021. The minister announced yesterday that once the vaccine in here, priority will be given to frontline medical workers, the elderly and people with existing health conditions. Her statement however, is a departure to an earlier announcement by Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda that the Covid19 Vaccine will arrive in the country next March. Rugunda told parliament that Uganda has already placed an order for 9million dozes which were expected to arrive within three…
Emirates has taken home Airline of the Year 2020 at the Aviation Business Awards. The airline was recognised for its resilience, agility and innovation in the face of the global pandemic, often leading the industry in its initiatives to boost traveller confidence and comfort. Emirates was also hailed for its customer-centric approach, optimising the utilisation of its fleet to generate revenue, striking a balance between business imperatives with new health and safety protocols, while maintaining its industry-leading passenger experience. Sir Tim Clark was also honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony, which recognised his contributions to the aviation industry over the course of…
Fresh Dairy, the leading dairy products producer in Uganda has urged its customers to utilize its boosted free home delivery services this festive season for the safe and quick delivery of both Fresh Dairy and Brookside products. The recently expanded home delivery fleet includes more tricycle Tuk Tuks and mobile vans and a dedicated sales team that deliver door to door with an aim of heightening consumer convenience. Marketing Manager Fresh Dairy, Vincent Omoth said, ‘This festive season, we want to ensure that our consumers enjoy both Fresh Dairy and Brookside healthy and nutritious products conveniently at a click of…
Opposition political parties have signed a declaration of principles committing to form a unified government in the event that one of them secures victory in the 2021 election. This follows a series of negotiations between the political parties that were aimed at restoring the rule of law in the country. The political parties that signed the agreement include National Unity Platform (NUP), Democratic Party(DP) Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Justice Forum (JEEMA) party and the ‘People’s Government’ led by former FDC president, Dr Kizza Besigye also signed the pact. The former DP president…
Africa’s first Economic War and Black Wall Street (BWS) leader Charles N. Lambert has said Nigerians dream of their nation to be like Uganda. In the wake of charging of Nigerian singers Omah and Tems, Lambert said Bobi Wine is embarrassing Uganda in Nigerian media. He said if anyone comes into another country and the breaks the rules, they should face the law. The outspoken Lambert criticised the technics used by the Presidential candidate Bobi to decampaign Uganda as a country while he should be promoting and selling her to the rest of the world if he wished Uganda and…
The National Crime Preventers’ Forum (NCPF) that had retreated from the scene is being revived to mobilise for President Yoweri Museveni ahead of the January 2021 election However, the group still led by Blaise Kamugisha has now been placed under the President’s brother Gen.Salim Saleh who is also the chief coordinator of his 2021 campaigns as the group’s patron. “The president has given them instruction to embark on the campaign, under the political leadership of Capt. Mike Mukula and the military leadership of the commander of reserve forces, Lt.Gen Otema.Saleh will be the patron of the outfit,”a source said The…
WhatsApp will stop working on some Android and iPhone smartphones, due to updates to both operating systems and applications to keep up to date. That is why we tell you which devices will be incompatible with the messaging app from 2021. These iPhones run out of WhatsApp For starters, all iPhones that do not have at least iOS 9 will be left without the app. That is, all iPhone 4 and earlier models. Models 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6 and 6S will need to update their operating system to iOS 9 or later to continue using WhatsApp. In the case of the 6S, 6S Plus and the first generation iPhone SE,…
President Museveni has scoffed at opposition politicians who want to oust him from power, saying they have nothing to offer to the country. In his address to the party leaders as he wound up his campaign meetings in Kigezi sub-region at Rukungiri Boma grounds, the backyard of FDC strongman and four-time presidential candidate, Museveni took a jibe at three former bush war colleagues including Besigye, Maj.Gen.Mugisha Muntu and Lt.Gen.Henry Tumukunde . Museveni explained that the trio are shouting at him to retire but failed to do anything for their respective areas even when they were still serving in government, noting…