Ham Expresses Disappointment in Response by Bankers Association on Call for Reforms
Year: 2020
Capt. Mukula Vows to Retain CEC Position as NRM Goes to Polls
Delegates of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) have today woken up to elect members that will represent them on the party’s top organ, the Central Executive Committee (CEC). This followed the virtual campaigns that were held on Wednesday at the party headquarters in Kyandondo and were streamed live to all the regions across the country. All candidates were required to…
Read MoreProf. John Opuda Sworn-in as Victoria University New Chancellor
Victoria University has unveiled the new University Chancellor, Prof. John Opuda-Asibo who is the third Chancellor coming in with a vast experience to boost the university. Prof. John Opuda is a scholar of National and International repute who has joined the University at a critical moment and brings to bear his expertise, wide-reach, experience and knowledge that will ensure that…
Read More2021 Elections: Youth Warned against Empty Promises by Politicians
As the political heat in the country goes high, Ugandans and youth in particular have been warned against empty promises that are always made by Politicians during the electioneering period. The call was made by Action Aid International Uganda, Program Coordinator for Accountability Champions, Joy Namunoga during the Bi-annual reflection meeting for accountability champions organized by Action aid Uganda via…
Read MoreCapt. Mukula: Racism Allegations against me by Sanjay Tanna are Misplaced, Erroneous
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,…
Read MoreCity 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…
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