Police in Nsangi are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night which led to the death of a one Kalumba John aka Kenzo, a brick layer in the area. According to KMP Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the District Police Commander (DPC) Merdard Asiimwe discharged the bullet which killed Kalumba. The victim succumbed to the injuries while he was being ferried to the hospital. “Asiimwe has since been arrested and detained at Nsangi police station. He alleges that before discharging the bullet, there was a scandal and a stray bullet injured Kalumba,” said Owoyesigire. Adding: “The DPC is in our custody…
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The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has said Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana was rearrested because he has other charges to answer. Ssewanyana was arrested on Thursday by armed men moving in a minibus popularly known as drone following his release from detention at Kigo Prison where and Kawempe South MP Muhammad Ssegirinya have spent more than two weeks. But Defence and army spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso said the legislator is facing new charges. The legislator has been on remand in connection with the killings in Masaka. “There are other charges that he needs to answer and it is not…
A lion’s share of young females, especially in the developing world are devoid of the crucial life necessity of pads in a bid to have good menstrual hygiene. In Nakasongola, there is a beam of optimism with the incredible deeds of Hope Organization, a charity institution co-founded by Jackline Kisakye. Humble background: In July 2020, this journey started with 8 beneficiaries in one village (Kyeyindula). By March 2021, over 1,000 young women in over 20 villages of Nakasongola and Wakiso had been reached. “During our research and field engagements with different girls from different schools like Kakooge Secondary School, Namika…
This year marks the 10th edition of the Rotary Cancer Run with great achievements to celebrate: A fully operational and equipped 36-bed cancer treatment centre at Nsambya Hospital worth UGX1.5 billion Countrywide and global participation 3 billion collected after completion of the Rotary Cancer Treatment Centre in Nsambya Confirmed a recent partnership with Uganda Cancer Institute who have also identified the Cancer Centre in Nsambya as the chosen Regional Centre for Cancer treatment Speaking during the press launch in Muyenga, the Past District Governor Stephen Mwanje expressed Rotary’s gratitude for the awe-inspiring support from Ugandans and people from all over…
Housing Finance Bank partnered with the Rotary club of Bukoto to provide relief aid items to 100 beneficiaries in Mulimira Zone in Kampala. The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges across the country and many communities have been greatly impacted. Being compelled by the elevated levels of need as a result of the partial and full lockdowns, especially in the urban poor communities, the bank joined hands with Rotary Club of Bukoto who have an ongoing campaign dubbed “Hands of Love” to help those most affected in Mulimira Zone, Bukoto. The relief aid was handed over to different vulnerable categories…
Multichoice Uganda the home of great Pay TV entertainment has unveiled the New Football Season with good tidings for soccer lovers in the country. With the new season comes great opportunities for all those eager to watch and follow as most of their favorite teams hustle it out to make it to the top of the various league tables. The exhilarating season will start on the 13th of August on the World of Champions, SuperSport bringing live action in HD and SD on both DStv and GOtv. Multichoice Uganda is thrilled to announce that effective 1st August to 30 September…
Uganda Police Force have revealed that they do not have NUP motor mouthpiece Fred Lumbuye in their custody. This was revealed by Uganda Police Spokesperson CP Fred Enanga while addressing journalists today and Police Headquarters in Naguru. Rumours have been circulating online that Lumbuye had been deported from Turkey and is being held at an unknown location in Uganda. According to security sources, Lumbuye arrived in the country aboard Turkish Airlines, which touched down at Entebbe International Airport on Saturday at around 3 am. He was held at the police station in the passenger terminal for two hours where he…
Emirate’s customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips. Effective 9 August 2021, customers travelling in First and Business class on any Africa route can check in up to 64kgs of free baggage (two pieces of 32kgs each), regardless of where in the Emirates global network they are headed to or travelling from. Customers flying in Economy class on Saver, Flex and Flex Plus fares, can enjoy up to 46kgs of free check-in baggage allowance (two pieces of 23kgs each), while those on Special fares will have one…
With its latest campaign, ‘Banking at the Speed of U’, dfcu Bank hopes to fulfil two key objectives; the first is to turn the bank into a 4.0 Bank; banking services delivered in real time with the help of technology. The second objective will focus on enhancing customer experience through adaptation of digital services. This calls for a change in customer behaviour which the Bank believes it can achieve one changed mindset at a time. Among other enhancements, dfcu has revamped its online banking services. dfcu QuickBanking is an Omni-Channel platform which provides multiple ways for customers to transact, including;…
Airtel Uganda, The Smartphone Network with the widest 4G coverage in Uganda, has won a Gold Award for its Safe Motherhood program which aims at reducing the maternal mortality rate in Uganda. Held 2 weeks ago in India, the 11th edition of the Bharti Change Maker Awards recognized meaningful and high-impact social initiatives under various themes such as education, health, environment, community development among others, which saw Airtel Uganda bring home the most coveted Golden Award under the category of long-term social initiative. Initiated in 2019, the Safe Motherhood Program has facilitated increased knowledge through various trainings on safe delivery…