The Centenary Brand, a pioneer in the financial sector, proudly announces the commencement of a four-month celebration commemorating its remarkable journey of 40 years in operations. Since its humble beginnings in 1983, Centenary has grown to become the largest bank in the region, expanding its influence through subsidiary companies including a technology firm known as Centenary Technology Services, a regional bank known as Centenary Bank in Malawi and a foundation known as Centenary Foundation. Over the past four decades, Centenary has undergone a transformative journey, starting from a modest establishment to establishing itself as a powerhouse in the financial industry.…
Author: Entebbe News
St. Mary’s Stadium – Kitende became the centre of attraction on Saturday May 27 after celebrations rocked the area as the 2022/23 StarTimes Uganda Premier League – UPL season came to a dramatic end. Defending Champions – Vipers SC beat rivals-KCCA FC and SC Villa to the title after the three teams went into their respective fixtures with equal opportunities of emerging the 2022/23 champions. Besides the celebrations at Kitende – fans from across the country enjoyed proceedings of the final round – owing to the fact that the influential fixtures were broadcast live via three different television channels –…
The 2022-23 Star Times Uganda Premier League season comes to an exciting climax on May 27 after any of the three top fixtures on the card could generate the title winners, all the likely winner games will be televised live on Sanyuka Prime, FUFA TV and BBS TV at 3PM only on StarTimes platform. Interestingly all the three contenders including table leaders – SC Villa; defending champions Vipers SC and former title holders- KCCA FC are potential winners on Saturday at their respective backyards. The country’s16-time title record holders – Villa host former winners – URA SC in an anticipated…
The safety concerns for many same-sex partners in Uganda are in the red line following the recent passing of the anti-homo-sexuality bill into law by the Parliament of Uganda. Several cases in the country are well documented as many have been discriminated, subjected to severe punishments and others have lost their lives. Lucky ones have managed to escape scratched and unscratched to the diaspora as they continue to live a life cherished by all. A one Charles Walugembe is on the run and is on the Uganda Police’s most-wanted list is still vivid in the minds of many. Walugembe is…
President Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), has passed out 229 army recruits who successfully completed their basic military training at Sera-Kasenyi Training School intake 08/2022–23. Speaking at the function on Saturday, the President congratulated the Special Forces Command (SFC) for upgrading the level of training in the elite unit by incorporating the use of electronic training aids like computerized guns and tanks before going for field practical. “This is very smart. It enables us to train many people but also not use a lot of fuel or cause wear and tear on…
dfcu Bank rewarded 10 lucky customers and non-bank customers with cash prizes, worth Ugx 500,000/- each in its Back-to-School campaign dubbed ‘Schools Fees and Smiles’. The winners were selected among those that paid school fees through dfcu Bank’s alternative channels, including dfcu “QuickBanking”, and “SchoolPay”. This campaign was a part of dfcu’s overarching campaign ‘Reach for More’ launched to inspire customers to achieve all their life aspirations without financial limitations, with the bank as their financial partner. Under this campaign, the bank continues to offer special financial packages to support schools in this academic year with the dfcu School Bridging…
Two gay men have this morning on 1st May 2023 faced the wrath of an angry mob that has attacked and mercilessly beaten them to near death until they lost consciousness. This scuffle happened in Entebbe this morning at one of the offices of some Not-For-Profit organisation whose intentions and activities have often been rumoured to be linked with activities of supporting members of the L.G.B.T.Q+ in Uganda. The two men have been identified as Joseph Balikuddembe, 34 who is a Programmes Manager at St. James Foundation and a one Ronald Ssemaganda, 33 who has often been seen frequenting the…
By David Isabirye Over the years, Uganda has gained reputation as one of the most unsafe countries for LGBTIQ persons and homosexuality. A one Ivan Galiwango, 37, is believed to be one of the personalities engaged in this same-sex relation, according to impeccable sources. Galiwango is a known sports personality in Uganda who hails from Kyabando, a Kampala city suburb. He is reportedly on the run after being nabbed with a one Mike Walukagga in the “forbidden” act. Christened as “Daddy”, Galiwango was arrested by the Police in Kyabando under the file case no. Kye 18/9/04/23 and released on police…
MTN Uganda has announced a partnership with Entebbe Club to sponsor the MTN Monthly Tee, formerly known as the Entebbe Club’s Monthly Mug. This partnership is part of MTN’s commitment to supporting the development of the sport and strengthening relationships with the golfing community. As part of the sponsorship, MTN Uganda will invest close to Shs1 billion over the next three years to support the development of the Entebbe Club. This investment will go towards the building of a halfway house, which will be named the MTN Halfway House, as well as the refurbishment of the Entebbe Club House. “We…
A police officer has penned an emotional resignation letter, saying he is quitting the law enforcement body due to persecution by his superiors. Below is Constable Juma Batuka’s letter in full: I am resigning from the police because of the torture I am facing inside. I loved the police, and I have done a lot for them in my nine years of service. But I have reached the point of giving up. I feel pain and suffering in my heart. The police will never appreciate the good things you do; instead, they will always fight to put you down. I…