Muzamiru Tulu, the referee who awarded Vipers SC a controversial goal as they beat Mbarara City at Kakyeka stadium last November, will be in charge of the opening game of the Ankole Lions when they play away to Police at Namboole Stadium. The game was headed to a stalemate but
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The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija will live to ‘die’ another day after Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga saved him from being censured for allegedly misappropriating $200m (about Shs720bn) loan that was meant for National Medical Stores (NMS) to procure medical supplies. Kasaija had failed to
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The Entebbe Chief Magistrate's Court has remanded Godfrey Wamala alias Troy, the prime suspect in the murder of popular music artist, Moses Ssekibogo alias Mowzey Radio. Wamala appeared this morning before the Entebbe Chief Magistrate, Mary Kaitesi where he was charged with murder. [caption id="attachment_8500" align="alignnone" width="660"] RIP; Mowzey Radio[/caption]
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Over 30 employees will soon be out of work after online classified OLX confirmed it was shutting its Kenya office, reports the Standard. The e-commerce company will also close its Nigeria office, in what is a dent to the growth of e-commerce in Africa. “We made a difficult but important
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Will Villa keep the momentum? SC Villa have never looked more likely to win the championship than this year since their last triumph over a decade ago. The record 16-time champions lead the log by a mega five points. Despite some financial challenges in the first round, they held still.
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Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the Governor Bank of Uganda (BoU) has made new appointments and transfers in BoU's top management. Justine Bagyenda, the long serving Executive Director at Uganda’s Central Bank has been relieved of her duties. According to a statement dated February 7, 2017 obtained by Business Focus, Bagyenda has
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Controversial academic, Stella Nyanzi has said trashed the Mental Health Bill that is before Parliament, noting that is targeting the opposition so that they can be branded as mentally sick. Appearing before the Parliamentary Health Committee on Wednesday to give her opinion on the Mental Health Bill that was first
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Ecobank Uganda has taken a bold step of reaching out to potential customers in a move aimed at making the Pan-African bank grow further. “Our teams are continuously on the move to reach you and your business to help you join our new world of digital banking,” Ecobank Uganda said
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Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, the Governor Bank of Uganda (BoU), has fired Justine Bagyenda, the long serving Executive Director at Uganda’s Central Bank. According to a statement dated February 7, 2017 obtained by Business Focus, Bagyenda has been replaced by Dr. Tumubweine Twinemanzi. The appointments and transfers take immediate effect. Christine
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Matooke (bananas) is a staple food for many Ugandans. It has become a food of all seasons that you can't find a traditional ceremony without banana part of the menu. Matooke is also included on the menu of many big hotels in Uganda. In simple terms, there is ready market
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