KCB Bank Uganda has injected Ugx 70 million cash support towards the upcoming Pearl of Africa rally organized by the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) to support the planned activities. The announcement was made at Handi Restaurant in Kampala on 21st April 2022. The three-day rally will kick off on 6th May 2022 and will run until 8th May 2022. It will be hosted in Lugazi and has already registered renowned rally drivers from Uganda, Kenya, Burundi. Commenting about the support towards the Pearl of Africa rally, Diana Komukama Ssempebwa, Head of Marketing at KCB Bank Uganda said;…
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The Commander Special Forces Command Brig. Gen. Felix Busizoori has called on the force to be transparent, emphasize training and use revolutionary methods of work in the defence of the country and her interests. Brig. Gen. Busizoori made call yesterday while presiding over the handover ceremony and take over of the office of Deputy Commander of SFC by Brig. Gen. Charity Bainababo from Brig Gen. David Mugisha. Brig. Gen. David Mugisha now heads to 21/C 3 division. “I want to thank our Commander in Chief the President for the promotion and appointment of the officers. I urge you all to…
Uganda Police in Rukungiri district are hunting for a man who allegedly killed another man for being in a romantic relationship with his mother after his father’s death. Elly Maate, the Kigezi police spokesman identified the deceased as Alex Gumoshabe, 38-year-old resident of Rwakiriba Village in Bugangari Sub-county. Maaet says about 5 months ago, Julius Katurebe died, leaving behind a widow Emily Kyomugisha, and a number of orphans. However, after the husband’s death, Kyomugisha fell in love with Gumoshabe until on 15th April 2022 when she hosted him at her home in the night. One of his sons Tofayo Turinawe…
A Shs 1 billion fine or a 15 years jail term awaits anyone who is found guilty of vandalizing electricity infrastructure following the passing of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Legislators passed the bill on Wednesday, 13 April 2022. This passing of the bill comes at a time when the country has been experiencing vandalism of power lines, transformers, poles and other related infrastructure. The object of the bill is to among others; provide for deterrent penalties for theft of electricity and vandalism of electrical facilities, provide for the membership and funding of the Electricity Disputes Tribunal, and to provide…
UPDF Soldiers last night shot and killed a local sub county vice chairman in Kotido district, who was reportedly caught leading a cattle raid. The deceased was identified by officials as Aped Longoli, who has been serving as the Vice-chairman of Napumpum sub-county. Chris Magezi, the UPDF Land Forces spokesman says Longoli was gunned down “while leading a cattle raid into Napak District.” Longoli, according to Magezi, is only one of many other local leaders in Karamoja who are actively involved in the cattle rustling. “He (Langoli) is the one who has been condemning UPDF for not doing enough to…
Fireworks Advertising, a transformative advertising agency in Uganda, has launched a campaign dubbed #SeeTheUnseen in an effort to eradicate Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the advertising and communications industry. While addressing the guests at the launch of the campaign, at the fireworks Group head offices in Ntinda, Kampala, Frank Muthusi the Group CEO fireworks Advertising highlighted the importance for the advertising industry to get rid of GBV at their workplaces. “As we launch this campaign, I urge you all to #SeetheUnseen, have self-reflection and reform if at all you have in any way been an enabler of Gender Based Violence.”…
dfcu Bank recently launched an unsecured salary loan campaign designed to respond to customers who may need a quick financial boost with a quick turnaround time for personal use. Dubbed “It’s Win-Win with a dfcu Salary Loan”, the campaign is set to run for 12 weeks and promises an unbeatable offer of fast response time, affordable interest rates and much more. Miranda Bageine Musoke, dfcu Head of Personal Banking at dfcu Bank gives more insight into the dfcu Bank Unsecured Personal Loan. For the benefit of our audience, how would you describe an Unsecured Loan? Unsecured Loans are loans that…
In 1992, Emirates made the bold decision to install TV screens in all seats across all cabin classes throughout its fleet, a revolutionary move that shaped traveller expectations and the inflight entertainment industry in the decades to come. Take a trip down the memory lane and watch Emirates’ ad when the airline introduced personal in-seat video systems in all seats back in 1992. Emirates has not looked back since, constantly introducing new innovations that drove advancements in entertainment and connectivity at 40,000 feet. Large, ultra-high definition 4k screens, with faster and improved Wi-Fi connectivity, are among the exciting developments Emirates…
In partnership with Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UTBS), Airtel Uganda rallied the public to take part in the 12-Day blood donation drive campaign aimed at reducing blood shortages in health facilities. The 12-day blood donation drive commenced on 15th March 2022 climaxed on 31st March 2022. The campaign was conducted in select Secondary Schools and City Centers around Kampala, Kira, Kireka and Bweyogerere. In Kampala, the drive was held at St. Kizito High School, Nalya Senior Secondary School Bweyogerere, St. Henry’s College Kyaliwajala, Kira Senior Secondary School – Kireka among others. Commenting on the drive, at Kira Health Centre IV,…
dfcu Limited announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2021 showing a strong leap forward on the core business metrics. Highlights: Interest expense reduced by 26% from UGX 110bn in 2020 to UGX 82bn in 2021 Net interest income increased by 17% from UGX 233bn in 2020 to UGX 273bn in 2021 Non-interest income increased by 35% from UGX 70bn in 2020 to UGX 93bn in 2021 Operating income increased by 21% from UGX 304bn in 2020 to UGX 369bn in 2021 Cost to income ratio reduced to 50% in 2021 from 63% in 2020 Borrowed…