Rwanda has opposed plans by the African Union Commission (AUC) to provide support to the Southern African Development Cooperation (SADC) forces (SAMIDRC) supporting the DRC in the war against the M23 rebels. “The Government of Rwanda wishes to bring to the attention of the AUC that the intention to compel the African Union to support the SAMIRC deployment can only exacerbate the conflict,” said Kigali in a note verbale to the AUC on February 2. “Any support by the African Union to SAMIDRC would also imply supporting the government of the DRC’s offensive posture and would undermine the peaceful settlement…
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In a tragic turn of events, Denis Avaga, 27, an Askari guarding Madhvani sugarcane plantations in Mawoito A village, Kakira Town Council, Jinja district, was fatally stabbed by another man he discovered with his wife in their bedroom. The night took a devastating turn when Avaga returned home from work around 10:00 pm, only to be met with the alarming screams of his wife, 32-year-old Agnes Agidru, from their bedroom. According to James Mubi, the police spokesperson for the Kiira region, the commotion prompted Avaga to forcefully enter the room, revealing a heartbreaking scene. There, he found his wife entangled…
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has unveiled their official match balls, called Zakayo. The match ball was unveiled together with Janzi, the federation’s official sportswear manufacturer. Janzi has been tasked with the production of Zakayo, jerseys, travel bags, tracksuits, caps, hats, branded cups, and umbrellas. Why Zakayo During the ceremony conducted in Kampala at the federation’s offices, FUFA’s Chief Executive Officer, Edgar Watson, explained why the official match ball was named Zakayo. “The FUFA match ball was made with consideration of our heritage as Ugandans. The official name of the ball is Zakayo, a legendary chimpanzee whose story…
Chairman Fred Ssentamu Nyanzi, the head of mobilisation in NUP making an address. Courtesy photo The top leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party has dismissed the claims that some of its councillors from different divisions in Kampala have been part of an orientation and capacity-building training organised by the top NRM leadership in Garuga, Entebbe, Wakiso district. The party presented several councillors from various divisions to come out openly and tell the members of the press if they attended the meeting in Garuga, which all of the presented councillors denied, though they confirmed being aware of the meeting…
A recent video featuring Ugandan-born US Military officer Frank Musisi has surfaced, offering a fresh perspective on the events surrounding his alleged mistreatment at Entebbe International Airport. Initially, Musisi had claimed he was unfairly detained by Immigration officials for three hours upon his arrival from the US, but the newly emerged footage presents a different narrative. In the video, purportedly captured by an airport staff member, Musisi is seen apologizing to the immigration officers, acknowledging his own rudeness towards the junior staff, and requesting forgiveness. He attributes his behaviour to fatigue and jetlag, citing a gruelling three-day flight from New…
Eddy Kikonyogo won Shs 397,976,060 from Betpawa firm after a successful gamble in aviator game. He becomes the second biggest winner in aviator game in Africa after staking Shs 1000 on two separate receipts. While Ghanaian national holds the record of winning the biggest money in the aviator game, and won Shs 1.9 billion last year in November. Kikonyogo ,who enjoyed a comfort domestic flight from Kajjansi airfield to Jinja city and back to Kigo Serena hotel for a grand party says he started betting 10years ago and he had lost money in the previous bets but had to hardline…
Offensive midfielder Isma Mugulusi has crossed from Greece to Lithuania in the latest transfer involving a Uganda Cranes player. Mugulusi has moved to second tier side Futbolo Klubas Riteriai from Makedonikos. The talented player joins the Vilnius city based city entity on a two-year deal as confirmed by players’ intermediary Eugene Ssepuya. “Congratulations at your new home Isma Mugulusi, Finally you are at the right place with right people to nurture you the right direction. Exciting times ahead.” Sseppuya tweeted on Friday, February 9, 2024. Mugulusi was a former Sports Club Villa player before moving to Greece in 2022. He…
By David Isabirye Fresh Dairy has announced a ten percent (10%) Back-to-school discount on its flavoured milk slim pack -12 and 24 pack cartons. Fresh Dairy Flavoured milk is popular for being an on-the-go ready to drink snack and offers great refreshment for school time, during and post sports work-out activities. Marketing Manager Fresh Dairy – Vincent Omoth said, “Fresh Dairy resonates with the costs that revolve around back-to-school season. We have therefore discounted all our flavoured milk – 12 pack cartons by 10%, an offer which is valid for two months’ period starting 25th January to 31st March 2024.”…
The Neycha Accelerator & Fund, a joint initiative by the Biovision Foundation, SHONA, and SHONA Capital supporting agroecological enterprises (AEEs) in Kenya and Uganda, has announced that applications are now open for the second cohort of the program. Launched in 2023, Neycha provides capacity building, capital, and connections to help growth-oriented AEEs scale their impact and transition food systems towards agroecology. “Being part of the Neycha program is transformational for our business,” said Geoffrey Okoth Yoga, Founder & COO of Papoli Farmers’ Limited, a cohort 1 participant from Uganda. “The training and mentorship so far are helping us strengthen our…
MultiChoice marks the return of the acclaimed action-packed drama Hudson & Rex, which is returning for its highly anticipated sixth season on Universal TV (DStv Channel 174 and GOtv Channel 354). The show stars John Reardon (TRON: Legacy, Scary Movie 4) as Detective Charlie Hudson and Diesel vom Burgimwald (Canadian Screen Awards with Samantha Bee, The Up & Adam Show) as his extraordinary German Shepherd partner, Rex. The new season promises 16, one-hour episodes of suspense, mystery, and heartwarming moments, every Tuesday at 7PM from 6 February exclusively on Universal TV. In the sixth season, Detective Charlie Hudson and his…