Football fans across Uganda are gearing up for the much-anticipated return of top-tier football, as the StarTimes Uganda Premier League (UPL) kicks off its 2024 / 2025 season. The new season promises to deliver exceptional football action, with 15 elite teams competing for the prestigious league title. The season opener will feature a clash between two of Uganda’s football powerhouses, KCCA FC and URA FC . The match will take place at KCCA’s home ground, and kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM. Football enthusiasts can catch all the live action on Sanyuka Prime on all StarTimes platforms including StarTimes ON,…
Author: Entebbe News
As we observed the World Suicide Prevention Day, I find myself reflecting on the profound responsibility we hold as leaders, colleagues, and fellow human beings. In my role as the Human Resource Director at Airtel Uganda, I’ve witnessed firsthand the silent struggles that many face, often hidden behind brave smiles and professional demeanors. In Uganda, the statistics are sobering. A recent report indicates that 30% of our population suffers from some degree of mental illness. Behind each number is a person – a colleague, a friend, a family member carrying a weight that often feels too heavy to bear alone.…
As the famous saying goes, “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step”, well, the banking sector has had an interesting one, it has had to traverse miles to finally reach the digital banking era we are all enjoying with ease today. Imagine having to move with a passbook where your banking records are kept with the aid of a banking officer, well this would not be a scenario that a Gen Z would want to be part of as they prefer real-time activity thanks to the 21st Century technological advancements because one can open an online account and…
Every year, the world comes together to celebrate and commemorate the World environment day on 5th June. This year, KCB Bank Uganda launched their GO GREEN UGANDA Campaign in response to one of their Sustainability commitments to take Urgent action to combat Climate Change and its impacts. This initiative will be executed in partnership with communities across Uganda to conserve, restore and sustainably use our natural resources. KCB Bank collaborated with various schools in the month of June including Ebenezer Classic Junior School in Wakiso district, Busy Bugs Junior School in Kampala, Duhaga Primary School in Hoima District and the…
Today marked the official launch of Burson, the global communications leader creating value for clients through reputation to enable innovation, growth and leadership. The brand identity and new client and talent offerings unveiled today articulate Burson’s expertise delivering creative and compelling solutions for building reputational capital. “Businesses and organizations are operating in a constant state of complexity and uncertainty, marked by rapid advancements in technology, economic volatility, wide-ranging activism, and social and geopolitical turbulence,” said Corey duBrowa, Global CEO, Burson. “A strong reputation grounded in action, communicated clearly and creatively, and deployed as capital across stakeholders will enable clients to…
By David Isabirye Get ready to groove to the legendary tunes of Blu 3 as Talent Africa Group and Stanbic Bank proudly present the much-anticipated Legends of Sound Blu 3 Reunion Concert. Scheduled to take place on June 22nd, 2024, at the prestigious Sheraton Kampala Hotel, this concert promises an unforgettable night of music, nostalgia, and celebration. Blu 3, the iconic Ugandan girl group, is set to reunite for a special one-night-only performance that will transport fans back to the golden era of Ugandan music. With their infectious beats and soulful melodies, Blu 3 captured the hearts of music lovers…
Airtel Uganda, Uganda’s leading provider of innovative mobile voice, data, and Airtel Money services, strengthens its commitment to fostering a vibrant communication landscape by partnering with the Public Relations Association of Uganda’s (PRAU) highly anticipated 3rd National Symposium. The Symposium, scheduled for tomorrow Friday, June 7th, 2024, at Golf Course Hotel in Kampala, is a major event within public relations and communications industry in Uganda. Airtel Uganda’s participation builds upon its dedication to building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Ugandan business landscape. “This partnership with PRAU underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in communication,” said David Birungi, Public…
The Keddi Foundation has continued to support their noble humanity causes in society. The latest act of charity is that of sponsoring over 100 muslims for Hija and Umra holy pilgrim to Mecca, in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia and the holiest city according to Islam. The sponsorship has return air-tickets as well as upkeep allowances to each of the traveling person, prepared for Al-Hilba Tour and Travel. These muslims were officially flagged off by Dr. Steven Keddi Zuluba at 2K Restaurant in Bukesa, Kampala on 2nd June 2024 ahead of the 2 weeks’ trip. “Sponsoring muslims to the…
The aggressive fight against the homosexual vice in Uganda has continued with more massive raids in the camps of the known serial homosexual personalities. The latest raid that combined the joint forces of Uganda Police, the military army, local defence units and other sister security agencies in Kampala, the country’ capital was brutally executed. This left many wounded, hurt, bleeding and with multiple fractures. Several homo-sexual personalities were harmed in the process with arrests also done so that the culprits could be brought to book in courts of law. “We confirm the arrest of several people suspected in the deadly…
Four suspects, including a pastor, were arrested by Mityana police for sabotage of this year’s national population census at Naama Central, Busimbi division, Mityana municipality in Mityana district. The incident happened yesterday, Thursday, May 16, 2024, when an enumerator went to Pastor Samuel Kalibbala’s church. The enumerator was stopped from counting the pastor and others. Regional Police Spokesperson Rachael Kawala confirmed the incident. Kawala says that the pastor and others locked themselves in the church in protest of the exercise, causing the arrests. Days ago, Police in Wobulenzi Town Council, Luwero District arrested a self-proclaimed messiah named Jesus and his…