Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) competitions department confirmed the full dates for the first and return leg of the 2021 Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 32 matches. Only StarTimes Uganda Premier League and StarTimes FUFA Big League clubs will this time round take part in the competition that has been played since 1971. “This year’s edition we only have first and second division clubs because of restrictions in public gatherings and COVID-19 tests that limited us to have upcountry teams” Aisha Nalule, FUFA Competitions Director confirmed. The opening legs will commence on Easter Monday, 5th April and run until…
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Excerpts by Arjun Mallik, Managing Director Prudential East Africa. Historically the extended family is consulted to solve problems and unfortunately, that network is not as reliable as a result of COVID. As a result, organizations should provide support for employees as a routine aspect of their operations – if staff are cared for, the wider community is strengthened. According to Arjun Mallik, Managing Director Prudential East Africa, COVID-19 and its resultant ebbing lockdown periods have been a stressful time for people all over the world including in Africa. Emotional wellness of people should be at the forefront of most companies’…
Buganda road grade one Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu has remanded to Kitalya Prison the Kawempe North Member of Parliament elect Mohammed Segirinya to Kitalya Prison until 8th of next month. Ssegirinya was arrested yesterday by police in the city centre. Ssegirinya appeared before court on Tuesday afternoon where he was charged with inciting violence, which charges he denied. Ssegirinya aka Mr Update was arrested on Monday in Kampala where he is alleged to have participated in a protest seeking for immediate release of all detained National Unity Platform (NUP) members. The MP elect was reportedly protesting with a group of other…
The Parliament of Uganda is set to mark 100 years since its first sitting in 1921 when the country was still under British colonial rule. The first Legislative Council (LEGCO) sitting was held at Entebbe High Court on March 21, 1921. The sitting was meant to have seven members but had only six (all European) as Indians didn’t nominate a representative. It was made up of the colonial Governor as President, and four officials namely: The Chief Secretary, the Attorney General, the Treasurer, and the Principal Medical Officer, plus two nominated non-officials who were: H.H. Hunter (a Lawyer from Kampala), H.E.…
A police officer has admitted conniving with six people to break into a home in Mulago Parish, Kampala City, where they injured two occupants. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire on Monday said Police Constable Joshua Mugoya, attached to Kasangati Police Station admitted to the crime following an investigation by the Directorate of Crime Intelligence. An attempted robbery case was reported to a Police Station in Lower Nsooba in Mulago Parish on February 17, 2021. This was after six thugs armed with machetes scaled the fence of Godfrey Saka and gained access into the house. The thugs then beat up Kevin…
Fast rising Betting firm Champion Bet has rewarded their loyal customers who excelled at the newly launched promotion dubbed “Betting League”. Customers were rewarded with varying prizes ranging from the motor-bike, smart watches and phone hand-sets. The rewarding ceremony took place at the Champion Bet outlet in Luzira, Kampala on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Champion Bet ambassador Douglas Lwanga witnessed the event accompanied the company’s operations manager Arnold Deo Mafabi and the Digital Marketing manager, Denis Indani. Different Winners: Wilson Ssendege won the biggest prize on the menu, a motor-bike. Ssendege, a mechanic expressed delight upon having won the bike…
Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has tested positive for COVID-19. The 76-year-old politician and businessman was admitted at Nairobi hospital earlier this week. Odinga said in a statement that his health status was proven following the “numerous and complicated tests” on him for the last two days. “While the tests were several, one important result, which I have authorised the doctors to make public is that I have been found to have been exposed to Covid-19,” Odinga said in a statement on Thursday night. The revelation ended media speculation about his health. Last week, Odinga held several meetings at his plush…
Kampala Metropolitan Police is holding nine suspects involved in conning unsuspecting members of the public by staging fake promotions and prize winning schemes. The suspects were arrested by Katwe Police which carried out an intelligence-led operation on Wednesday in areas of Masajja, Makindye-Sabagabo in Wakiso District where they have been operating. ‘Call Call’ conmen, as they are commonly known, defraud people using mobile phones, calling them and claiming they (call receivers) have won prizes or by sending fake mobile money messages, telling the unsuspecting victims to send money. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police, the same group has been breaking into people’s…
Outgoing Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Nabilah Naggayi Ssempala has reportedly fled her marital home and sought refuge at a friend’s place, in the heat of a fight with her husband, Mr Isaac Ssempala Ssebagala. Nabilah reportedly fled the house located in Buziga, in Makindye Division and went to start living with her friend, Mrs. Nusura Tiperu in Kkonge. The house is currently at the center of a court battle between Mrs Nabilah and her husband. The same house however, is also being claimed by Prof Vanansius Baryamureeba, the former Makerere University Vice Chancellor, who has threatened to attach it…
Masaza Cup 2020 (Climax): Saturday, 06 March 2021: Final: Gomba 3-1 Buddu Third place play off: Busiro 0 (5) – 0 (3) Bulemeezi Individual Accolades: Most Valuable Player (MVP): Arafat Usama (Busiro) Top Scorer: Charles Bbaale (Gomba) – 8 Goals In a COVID19 hit Masaza Cup championship, Gomba County triumphed over Buddu 3-1 to lift the 2020 trophy at the picturesque St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende on Saturday, 6th March 2021 behind closed doors. Tournament top scorer Charles Bbaale, George Kaddu and Fred Gift scored the goals for Gomba. Titus Ssematimba got the consolation for Buddu on the sunny evening. As…