President Museveni has sent condolences of Shs 30m to the family of the retired Justice Paul Mugamba Amooti who lost three family members in a car accident on Friday. The deceased; Elly Mugamba, Tara Mugamba and Ulrich Mugamba died on Friday last week at Forest Park in Buloba, along Kampala-Mityana. The trio who were traveling from Fort Portal to Kampala after the Christmas holiday, lost their lives when a trailer rammed into their vehicle, a Toyota Harrier registration number UBH 008G. The deceased were laid to rest at their ancestral home in Fort Portal, Kabarole district. In a condolence message…
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Celebrating the re-opening of the Emirates Lounge in Concourse C, Dubai International Airport – the 7th Dubai lounge to reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic, premium passengers can look forward to an exceptionally comfortable travel experience during the upcoming peak travel period, as more than 30 Emirates Lounges around the world have returned to full service. Located in Concourse C, adjacent to Gates C09, the newly re-opened Emirates Lounge is a 1308 square meter and 265- seat dedicated space for rest, relaxation, and refreshment before travel. First and Business Class customers can access the lounge on a complimentary basis, as well…
Hon Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries rallied the country to embrace modern agriculture and applauded ‘the Best Farmers’. He made the remarks while presiding over the ‘Best Farmers Awards 2022’ ceremony organized by New Vision Group, dfcu Bank, The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Koudjis Animal Nutrition and KLM. He said: “Farmers rarely attract attention or public celebrations and recognition; they are always away from the limelight busy in their gardens. What they do there many don’t recognize is a job.” “This function is proof that farming is a paying job and farming…
Octagon Africa, a leading regional financial services provider has urged the teens and youth to attend the financial literacy training session scheduled for 15th December 2022. The company announced the return of the programme, an intensive free career development program aimed at leveling up the financial literacy quotient among Ugandan youths and teens to build a saving culture in the country. The campaign aims to teach essential money management habits which contribute to the financial well-being, resilience and prosperity of households and the greater community. Speaking when he commissioned the programme in Kampala, Octagon Africa Group CEO…
Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits. Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by Air Canada – accessing a network of more than 220 destinations worldwide. Aeroplan members will also benefit from earning and redeeming Points on all flights operated by Emirates – with access to more than 130 destinations across six continents, via the airline’s home and hub, Dubai. The agreement was signed yesterday by Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, and Mark Youssef Nasr, Senior Vice President,…
State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization, Hon. Anite Evelyn urged Small and Medium Sized Enterprises to explore regional and international markets to grow during the Top 100 gala dinner at Hotel Africa on 1st December 2022. She made the remarks while giving her address as the Guest of Honour at the event organized by Daily Monitor, KPMG, Uganda Investment Authority and dfcu Bank. She said: “As the Government, we are deliberate with our support to SMEs and Investors, because to fight unemployment, we need more entrepreneurs and job creators. We want Uganda to be the number one investment…
By Desire Mukisa 7th Uganda Seniors’ Golf Tournament: 55 years & above; 55 years & below (subsidiary) Saturday, 3rd December 2022 Uganda Golf Club, Kampala Medal Mode of play The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has for the 7th year since inception funded the Uganda seniors’ golf championship. UCAA has offered Shs 10,000,000 in cash, trophies and branded golf T-Shirts for the 2022 edition, as announced during the press briefing on Tuesday, November 29. This year’s championship will take place on Saturday, 3rd December 2022 at the par 72 Uganda Golf Club as a flagship event for the Aviation week…
As part of the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, KCB Bank Uganda commissioned a UGX 30 million water harvesting project at Gobero Primary School in Yumbe District with the aim of improving access to clean water for 1,500 school going children and the surrounding refugee community. While commissioning the project on behalf of the Bank, Michael Ssekyondwa, The Head of Retail Banking at KCB Bank Uganda said; “We are pleased to extend support to Gobero Primary School and the surrounding communities to enable them access clean water. The support is in line with our CSR agenda under the education…
Self-proclaimed lesbian Anitah Mukundane is one vivid case study of the many Ugandans who have fled the country after prosecution over human rights violation in relation to divergent sexuality. A tip from Ice Breakers Uganda, an activist group where Mukundane has subscribed since 2020 indicate that she bolted Uganda in August 2022 after life threats on herself and family following the choice for her sexuality. Her bold escape out was abetted by the continued mistreatment of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender persons in Uganda. Over the years, Uganda has gained reputation as one of the most unsafe countries for LGBTIQ…
Its proving quite a few days for Ugandans on the international stage, as our very own Angella Summer Namubiru is bringing home a People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice Awards, hosted annually by NBC’s entertainment channel E! recognizes people in entertainment business. Nominees are voted online by the general public and fans. Ms Namubiru clenched the prestigious award in the category of African Social Star of 2022. She beat to the award South African actress Ama Qamata, TV start and socialite Shauwn Mkhize, Sphokuhle and Khanyi Mbau, Liqourose, Swanky Jerry from Nigeria and Angolan actress Juddy da Conceição. “What great…