Exodus Sacco, Duty Free Shop Launch Housing Project for Police Officers
Exodus Sacco and the duty-free shop have joined forces to empower its members with a house loan initiative in order to alleviate the financial strain of buying building materials, create a path to home ownership, and provide them with a sense of security and stability.
The innovative approach launched on July 27, 2023, with the house loan programme dubbed "Kwaheri Manyata."
Commissioner of Police, Hajji Sulaiman Kirungi, presided over a meeting between the two parties at the Exodus headquarters in Naguru,...
Anti-Corruption Court Bans Live Coverage of Nandutu’s Case
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has, on July 27, 2023, prohibited live coverage and publication of photos in the corruption case against State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu.
Following an appeal by state Attorney David Bisamunyu seeking the court to limit media coverage in the corruption case against state minister Agnes Nandutu, Justice Jane Kajuga Okuo granted an order regulating media coverage and image release.
"The right to information should be balanced in order to protect their two witnesses," Okuo...
Archbishop Kaziimba Urges Gov’t to Lower Taxes on Imported Goods
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has urged the Government to reduce taxes on imported goods, especially those used in hospitals.
Archbishop Kaziimba made the statement on July 26, 2023, during a speech at the handover of medical equipment donated by the Banabas Fund from the United Kingdom to the Church of Uganda.
Among the items donated to the church were medical uniforms, disposable aprons, hospital gloves, scrubs, and other medical equipment used in surgery...
UNEB Sets Deadline for Final Registration Phase
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has designated Monday, July 31, 2023 as the final day of late registration for 2023 candidates.
According to Jennifer Kulule, UNEB's Principal Public Relations Officer, candidates who fail to register for the 2023 UNEB examinations will face a 100% fee effective Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Kulule indicated that a PLE applicant will be required to pay a 100% increase on Shs 34,000, a Shs 164,000 increase for UCE candidates, and a Shs 186,000 increase for UACE...
Lukwago Criticised for Laziness, Hindering Kampala Development
Herbert Burora Anderson, the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Lubaga Division, has accused Erias Lukwago, the Lord Mayor of Kampala City, and his council of interfering with the government's efforts to restore sanity in the city as police prepare to resume their campaign against unlicensed boda-boda drivers on Monday, July 31, 2023.
Burora also accused Erias Lukwago of being limited in his ability to differentiate politics from service, a fact that has hampered the development of Kampala City.
"Until we differentiate...
Rotary’s Cancer Run to Attract Over 40 Districts
Rotary Cancer Run Uganda, in partnership with other companies, is organising an event run that is slated for August 27th, 2023, with the main event being held at Kololo Independence Grounds, alongside regional runs crossing 40 districts, towns, and cities nationwide.
According to Rtn Rittah Nakasawe, the Programme Development Officer for the Rotary Cancer Run, this year’s run will be the 12th edition in Uganda and will be held in a powerful endeavour to fight cancer and positively impact the...
