UNRA introduces e-pay system for Entebbe Expressway toll
The Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA has introduced an electronic payment system for the Entebbe Expressway toll.
Allen Kagina, the UNRA ED says this shall directly ease payment by road users to top up their cards with comfort wherever they are without physically going to the toll plaza.
The latest payment option is being done in partnership with telecommunication companies dealing in mobile money including MTN, Airtel and Stanbic Flexipay.
The partnership has also introduced remote card top-up for the NFC cards unlike...
EACOP applies for license to construct Hoima-Tanga oil pipeline
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP, the firm spearheading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, has applied for the license to start the construction of the heated and buried crude oil pipeline from Uganda to Tanzania.
The Crude oil export pipeline is estimated to cost US$3.5 billion.
Solomon Muyita, the principal Communications Officer in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development said they have received the application from EACOP.
He says the license will enable the contracted company to start...
Buganda Kingdom angry with Byanyima for disrespecting Kabaka Mutebi
Winnie Byanyima, the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS-UNAIDS Executive Director also wife to FDC party founder, Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye has come under sharp attack for disrespecting the Kabaka of Buganda, HH Ronald Mwenda Mutebi.
On Saturday, Byanyima was seen handshaking Kabaka during his birthday run while standing, a practice quite against Buganda culture.
The Buganda kingdom subjects have since been attacking her for disrespecting their cultural leader, a move perceived as dangerous to many young ladies of the generation.
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Karuma hydropower dam to boost tourism-UTB
The Uganda Tourism Board has announced plans to use Karuma hydropower dam to promote leisure industry in the country.
Lilly Ajarova, the Chief Executive Officer of UTB is optimistic that once completed, the dam shall guarantee the sustainability of the sector.
She encouraged investors to establish leisure facilities that meet international standard including hotels with classic accommodation, swimming pool, shopping mall, restaurant, souvenir shops and museum among others
Ajarova says they will also introduce boat cruises at the power dam for proper scenic views...
Court Grants Besigye, Mukaaku Ugx2.5 million Cash Bail
The Chief Magistrates Court at Buganda Road has today 1st July, 2022 granted bail to Dr. Kizza Besigye and his Co-accused Samuel Lubega Mukaaku.
Besigye and Lubega Mukaaku were granted a Cash bail of UGX 2.5 million each and UGX 500,000 non-cash for their sureties.
This follows the High Court's dismissal of the duos bail application yesterday, June 30th 2022.
Bail was granted by the acting High Court Judge Hon. Dr. Douglas Singiza who presided over the court session.
The two accused were...
NEC in Final Construction Stages of Road to Children’s Surgical Hospital
The National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) is in the final stages of construction works on the road that leads to the Children’s Surgical Hospital in Entebbe.
In 2021, government contracted NEC construct the road after the opening of Entebbe Children’s Surgical Hospital as the Lunyo – Nakiwogo road was in a sorry state under the Entebbe Municipal Council Management.
The Children’s Surgical Hospital that was constructed by EMERGENCY and commissioned by President Museveni in April 2021 offers free pediatric surgical care to kids below...