The NRM Vice Chairperson Eastern Region, Captain Mike Mukula has advised his competitor in the race, Sanjay Tanna to stop falsely accusing him of running a racism campaign but concentrate on informing voters what he has to offer them. This he has noted in his response to the allegations that were made by Sanjay in a letter dated August 3rd,…
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City Tycoon Ham Kiggundu Advocates for Better Banking System, Proposes Reforms
City businessman Hamis Kiggundu aka Ham has appealed to Ugandans to rise to the occasion and push government to cause substantive reforms within the banking sector which is faced with a lot of challenges. Kiggundu has come out to note that a lot is at stake within the banking sector highlighting that Ugandans must stop being just spectators but get…
Read MoreAgribusinesses asked to Join AGRAs Dealroom to Boost Investment in the Sector
Small and Medium Enterprises in agriculture have been advised to join the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)s Deal room a platform that brings together SMEs in Agriculture and investors interested in financing agriculture related projects. The call was made by AGRAs President Dr. Agnes Kalibata during the launch of the 2020 Agribusiness Deal room for African countries…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Impact: Victoria University Slashes Tuition Fees to Half
The Management of Victoria University in Kampala led by the University Director and city tycoon, Sudhir Rupareria has announced the reduction of tuition fees in an effort to ease financial pressures on students and their families brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The University management has reduced fees structure on all courses by 50% for existing, returning students and new…
Read More2 NRM Party Key Secretariat Staff Test Positive to COVID-19 as the Party Elections Process Continues
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Justine Kasule Lumumba has revealed that two keep staff members have tested positive to the deadily COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling party boss made the revelation through her social media platforms noting the two officials have since been admitted to hospital for further management. “This morning, two of our key staff at the National…
Read MoreHealth Ministry Seeks Shs465b to Fight COVID-19 for Next Six Months
The Ministry of Health has tabled before the Parliamentary Government Assurance committee budget requirement of a sum of Shs465.8bn for the funding of COVID-19 pandemic related activities for the next six months. The request was tabled by the State Minister for Primary Health Care, Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu who had appeared before the committee with the Ministry Permanent secretary, Dr.Diana…
Read MoreMukula Roots for Unity as NRM Teso Delegates Endorse him as Regional Vice Chairman
The incumbent NRM Vice Chairperson Eastern Region, Capt. Mike Mukula has advised NRM leaders and members in Teso subregion to always work towards unity for effective development of their region. Mukula made the call following a resolution passed by the party leaders endorsing him as the sole candidate for the position of the party Vice Chairman, Eastern region at a…
Read MoreMukula Names FDC Defectors, Refutes Allegations of Parading NRM Vigilantes
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson Eastern Region, Capt. Mike Mukula has maintained that all the people that have since defected to NRM from FDC are genuine opposition members and leaders. Mukula who is on a mobilization campaign in the Eastern region was responding to claims made by the FDC party Spokesperson, Ibrahim Nganda who accused him of parading…
Read MoreSebei Sub-Region NRM Delegates Endorse Museveni, Mukula Candidature for Party Leadership
Leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) from the Eastern region in the areas of Bugisu, Kumi and Sebei have passed a motion endorsing President Museveni’s sole candidature as the party Presidential flag bearer and Capt. Mike Mukula as the party Vice President for Eastern Region. On Monday, President Museveni through his lawyer picked nomination forms for both the…
Read MoreElectricity Regulatory Authority Needs Shs64bn per Month to Exempt Consumers from Electricity Bills
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has revealed that it would need Shs64bn shillings every month if its to distribute free electricity to Ugandans during the COVID-19 pandemic period. This was revealed by ERA Chief Executive Officer, Ziria Tibalwa Waako while appearing before the Parliament Natural resources committee along with the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development Simon Djung.…
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