It has emerged that Members of Parliament (MPs) especially from the ruling NRM party asked President Yoweri Museveni to provide them with armed security. This was revealed by the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga on July 12, 2018 after Thomas Tayebwa, the Ruhinda North County MP (NRM) said he has
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Bank Lending Survey Report for the Fourth Quarter - FY 2017/18 released by the Bank of Uganda recently indicates that banks are expecting businesses to borrow more and at the same time default more on Dollar Loans. Findings from the survey for the period April – June 2018, as well
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Kampala goat races were officially launched Friday evening after taking a break for about six years. Ruparelia Group official led by Rajiv Ruparelia, Sheena Ruparelia and Meera Ruparelia launched the goat races at Speke Apartments, Wampewo at an event that show music star Moses Ssali aka Bebe Cool entertain guests.
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Former US president Barack Obama has revealed a list of books by African authors that he recommends for his annual summer reading list. “This week, I’m traveling to Africa for the first time since I left office – a continent of wonderful diversity, thriving culture, and remarkable stories,” Obama said
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The UN Secuirity Council has imposed an arms embargo on South Sudan and sanctions on two military officials, BBC reports. Nine countries backed the US-drafted resolution. Russia, China and four other countries abstained. US Ambassador Nikki Haley told the council that support for the arms embargo will send a message
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Uganda Cranes forward Farouk Miya has joined Croatian side HNK Gorica from Standard Liege, reports FUFA official partners Airtel. HNK Gorica and Standard Liege reached a deal and Miya signed a two-year contract with an option of a one year extension. Miya has struggled to find time to play since
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Police have arrested one of the ‘kanyamas’ claiming to be a bodyguard to Kyadondo East MP, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine. His name wants revealed. ALSO READ: Bobi Wine Defeats Police In Anti-Social Media Tax Demo “The suspect assaulted officers, obstructed officers on lawful duty and stole handcuffs during
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MTN Group Ltd. workers in South Africa are set to go on strike after a breakdown in wage talks between Africa’s biggest mobile-phone company by subscribers and a key labor group, Bloomberg reports. The Communications Workers Union sent MTN an intention to strike and 120 protesters gathered outside the company’s
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Seven black rhinos have died in unclear circumstances at the Tsavo East National Park, Kenya, AFP reports. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has refused to comment on the rhinoceros deaths but, speaking on condition of anonymity, one official said, "Seven of the rhinos died but it has not been established as
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There is certainly a rising number of successful women doing business in Uganda, all trading at different levels as they defy stereotypes to make it and contribute to Uganda’s economy. Much as most women are successful, many fail too or give up for various reasons. According to research done by
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