The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has promoted Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye to the rank of Acting Major General. Col Deo Akiki, Deputy Director of Defence Public Information, said in a statement on Thursday that the promotion was “due to his excellent long service and representation of UPDF in the public domain.” As Director of Defence Public Information, Maj Gen Kulayigye has been a key figure in the military’s engagement with the public over the past two decades. The Defence Ministry congratulated Maj Gen Kulayigye on his promotion, emphasizing that it…
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On Monday, January 20, 2025, residents of the Bubeke-Lwazi landing site in Bubeke Island, Kalangala District, were left homeless and devastated after cyclone winds tore through their community, flattening homes and scattering their belongings. The cyclone impacted over 70 households in the landing site, which is home to more than 2000 residents. At the landing site, you can see collapsed houses along with scattered timber and iron sheets, most of which are located in the same area. The houses in Bubeke-Lwazi are makeshift structures constructed from timber and iron sheets. Unfortunately, during strong winds, many of these houses are unable…
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By David Isabirye Here it is; Bebe Cool walking by himself in a place we can’t truly understand. And then a beauty appears out of nowhere and that’s when they cue in the music. Ok, that’s not the video of Circumference, it’s just something that looks like his mega hit “Love You Everyday”, but there are parallels here, the 2014 song came out with Bebe Cool out of nowhere and there was a girl. However, with this video, shot in South Africa, Bebe Cool portrays some sort of a homeless man walking about in a nowhere place during a sunset.…
CEO Summit Uganda, an executive think tank in December visited vulnerable children at the Noah’s Ark Village in the spirit of holiday cheer. Noah’s Ark Village is a community-based organization that supports children with special needs with temporary shelter, long-term care, educational programs, and affordable medical care, among other needs. The event included a symbolic donation handover of essential items such as cleaning material like liquid soap and food like rice, Irish Potatoes, among others, followed by a friendly gathering to share conversation, joy, and companionship. Stephen Mukasa, Managing Director, CEO Summit expressed the company’s commitment and dedication to creating…
EACOP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kyambogo University on behalf of its contractors and suppliers. The MoU will provide a framework to guide collaboration between the two parties towards the realization of the National Content Capacity Building initiatives. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. is a project company set up to develop, build and operate a pipeline system which will transport crude oil from Kabaale in Uganda to the port of Tanga in Tanzania. Given the nature of the project, there are several national and international contractors and suppliers who will support different aspects/scopes on…
By David Isabirye (wats app: 0760510301) Equity Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Gift Shoko as the new Managing Director, subject to regulatory approval. Prior to his appointment as MD, Mr. Shoko served as the Executive Director of Equity Bank Uganda. With over 26 years of experience in the banking industry, Mr. Shoko is a seasoned professional with a rich background in commercial multi-regional banking and leadership across Southern and Eastern Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Business Studies and Computer Science degree from the University of Zimbabwe, a Masters in…
African music icon Bebe Cool has over the years mastered the art of dividing by opinion, be it his political beliefs, or his music, it’s hard to find people agreeing with him wholeheartedly. That’s the case with his trending smash release Circumference, the first single off his upcoming album- Break The Chains. The Afrobeats song, produced by renowned producer Philkeys, has got Africa talking, and has received mixed reactions since it was released on December 13, 2024. Some wondered why he chose to take a new path with music, while others have appreciated the fact that he has boldly embraced…
Mbarara District Woman MP Margaret Ayebare Rwebyambu’s camp is reportedly in turmoil after allegations emerged that her political aide made remarks that could undermine her chances in the forthcoming parliamentary elections. The outspoken aide, who has reportedly been frequenting various bars during the festive season in Mbarara District, is alleged to have boasted during bar talks that her boss is highly connected in government and has close ties with several security agencies to be used against those who do not support her in 2026. “Plans to engage police and deploy soldiers from a barracks in western Uganda are underway. Those…