Benjamin Kiplagat (front R) of Uganda competes during the men’s 3,000m steeplechase heats at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar, on Oct. 1, 2019 (Credit: Xinhua) Kenyan-born Ugandan Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been stabbed to death in Kenya at a tender age of only 34. Kenya police said the lifeless body of the 3000m Steeplechase record holder was discovered inside his brother’s car in Texas near Kimumu Secondary School along Eldoret-Iten Road, Eldoret, western Kenya on Saturday night. Moiben Sub-County Police Commander Stephen Okal, said Kiplagat’s “body had a deep knife cut wound on the neck.” Okal…
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Vibez Nzuri, a renowned event management company known for curating electrifying experiences, is thrilled to announce the headline act for its highly anticipated end-of-year rave. The event, slated for Saturday 23rd December 2023 at the Gazebo located in Najjera opposite Total Petrol Station, promises to be an unforgettable celebration. Elijah Kitaka, a rising star in the music industry known for his electrifying hits ‘Nothing,’ ‘Ndiwuwo’ and ‘Tututu mama’ among others, will take center stage at the much-awaited Vibez Nzuri end-of-year extravaganza. With a captivating stage presence and a diverse musical range spanning various genres, Kitaka is set to mesmerize audiences…
Airtel Africa has registered its 150 millionth customer. Airtel Africa is very proud to give millions of people access to reliable and high-quality digital and mobile money services, often for the first time. Led by the purpose of transforming lives, connecting 150 million customers is a significant milestone that underscores the company’s commitment to enriching the lives of its customers. Looking forward, Airtel Africa is focused on further expansion, increased innovation, and continued investments to ensure a digitally empowered future for all. The growth reflects Airtel Africa’s commitment to reaching more people, with more services, in more places than ever…
The Ugandan film industry is experiencing rapid growth, with numerous young talents diversifying across various sectors of the field. As part of their Corporate Social Initiative (CSI), MultiChoice Uganda annually sponsors four individuals to undergo a 12-month training at the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy in Nairobi. Here, participants acquire skills in film and sound production, script writing, editing, and cinematography. Launched in October 2018, the MTF film skills development program has evolved into a crucial platform for passionate storytellers in Uganda and Eastern Africa. Its objective is to enhance the skills of aspiring filmmakers and contribute to the local…
Keddi Foundation and its associated partners have announced a significant aid initiative in response to the escalating crisis in Israel and Palestine. The announcement happened during a media interface at their headquarters in Entebbe Municipality, Division A on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. This aid which amounts to USD 50,000,000 (at least Ug Shs. 189,520, 050,000) is meant to procure ambulances (100), food (100 tonnes) and refugee tents (70,000). USD 25,000,000 has been given to Israel and another USD 25,000,000 to Palestine. Addressing the media, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Keddi Foundation Hon. Steven Eric Keddi Zuluba keenly expressed the…
The Standard Bank Group has named Francis Karuhanga as the new Chief Executive for Stanbic Uganda Holdings (SUHL), the listed entity under which Stanbic Bank is operated, alongside four other subsidiaries—Stanbic Properties Limited, SBG Securities, Stanbic Business Incubator, and Fly Hub. Patrick Mweheire, the Standard Bank Group Regional Chief Executive for East Africa says Mr. Karuhanga is succeeding Andrew Mashanda who will be taking on a new role within the Group—after December 31, 2023. “It is worth noting that Mr. Karuhanga has accepted to leave his current role as Group Chief Auditor—a top 15 position in the organization’s Global Leadership…
Fresh Dairy has once again purposed to address the ever-changing needs and preferences of its customers by revamping its flavoured milk with a new look and slim pack addition. Flavoured milk is popular for being an on-the-go ready to drink and is great for during and post sports work-out activities. As part of a move to make our products easy to recognize off display shelves and fridges, Fresh Dairy has adopted a harmonized look for not only our flavoured milk but all our other products such as ghee, butter, long-life UHT milk and flavoured yoghurt. As well, we have introduced…
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has called out to all Edible Insects Dealers including Nsenene vendors to seek certification to ensure safety of their products for public consumption. UNBS’ move is in line with the Bureau’s mandate of developing, promoting and enforcing standards in protection of public health and safety, and the environment against dangerous and substandard products. In March 2022, UNBS launched the Edible Insects Standard, US 2146:2020 Edible Insects-Specification, in collaboration with Makerere University School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-Systems Engineering (Food Science), with support from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE),…
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, has cast blame of being misconstrued for his comments on the Anti-Homosexuality law 2023 on regime propagandists. Bobi said during a press briefing held at NUP headquarters on December 12, 2023, that his words were twisted by regime propagandists for their own gain. Bobi said he is a leader that wants to represent all people, including homosexuals. “Regime propagandists tried as much as possible to twist my words, but I still stand by my words because I am a leader that wants to be a leader for all people in…
ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Tournament 9th – 17th December At Entebbe Cricket Oval The ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier’s Tournament shall bat off on the 9th December 2023 at the lake side Entebbe Cricket Oval. As hosts, Uganda will be joined by seven other countries; Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Nigeria and Kenya. The teams are pooled in two groups; A (Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Botswana and Kenya) whilst B has Uganda, Rwanda, Namibia and Nigeria. The top two teams from each pool will make the grade for the semi-finals; eventually having two finalists who will qualify for the…