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Uganda Baati, a pioneer and market leader in the building solutions industry, has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a magnificent gala at the Serena Hotel Kampala Gardens The highlight witnessed the official launch of the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation, marking a new chapter in the company’s commitment to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility. Since its founding in 1964 as Steel Works Company in Tororo, Uganda Baati has been at the forefront of Uganda’s infrastructural development. From its modest beginnings, the company has grown to become a household name synonymous with quality and reliability in building materials. Over the…

Ex Kyambogo University lecturer, Dr. Eron Lawrence, has been committed to the High Court for trial over allegations of defiling a 16-year-old visually impaired girl. The state presented a summary of evidence to the Nakawa Chief Magistrates court presided over Ms Christine Nantege , alleging that Dr. Lawrence sedated the girl with a tablet and water before defiling her. According to the evidence, the victim and three other girls attended a conference in Nairobi with Dr. Lawrence. Upon their return, he offered to drop each girls home, but instead took the victim to a secluded area where he allegedly…

The High Court in Kampala has delivered a significant ruling regarding a contentious service award granted to former Leader of Opposition (LOP) Mathias Mpuuga and three backbench parliamentary commissioners. In a ruling by Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza, the court upheld the decision made on May 6, 2022, which awarded UGX 500 million to Mpuuga and UGX 400 million each to commissioners Solomon Silwany, Prossy Mbabazi, and Esther Afoyochan. Justice Singiza clarified that the allowances for members of the Parliamentary Commission are determined by the Commission with Parliament’s approval, in accordance with Section 42 of the Administration of Parliament Act (AOPA).…

By Our Writer Former Senior Press Secretary, to President Yoweri Museveni Tamale Mirundi has died. He will be laid to rest on Sunday, 18th August, 2024 according to the burial program released by Haji Faruk Kirunda, the Deputy Press Secretary to H.E the President. Mirundi passed on yesterday from Kisubi Hospital where he had been hospitalised for over a month. According to Haji Kirunda, there will be a Vigil and mass at the deceased’s Zana Residence on Wednesday 14th August 2024. “On Thursday 15th August, 2024 there will be a requiem Mass at St. Gyaviira Catholic Church Bunamwaya at 10:00am,…

NRM Southern Africa Chapter has organized a symposium where they will celebrate President Museveni’s achievements. The 6th NRM symposium set for September 27 to 28 in Sandton Johannesburg will be held under the theme ‘Celebrating the Achievements of the NRA/NRM Revolutionary Movement Navigating African Trade and Investment.’p According to Philip Kakuru, the patron of the NRM Southern Africa Chapter, Vice President Jessica Alupo, NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, Ugandan High Commissioner to South Africa, Paul Amoru , African National Congress leadership and other business leaders in South African will speak during the symposium.Kakuru asked party members and supporters to take…

Japanese Ambassador to Uganda Sasayama Takuya has committed to fund both the second phase of the Kampala Fly Over project and the construction of a new state-of-the-art bridge at Karuma Waterfalls. The second phase will see the construction from the end of first one along Mukwano Road through Access road, part of Yusuf Lule road to Garden City Roundabout, and part of Jinja road up to Wampewo Roundabout. The entire project is expected to cost $1.1 billion. The first phase costed over $3 billion and works covered Queen’s Way, Nsambya junction and part of Mukwano road, a new modern Clock…

For decades West Nilers have been in the dark years because of lack of constant power connection but thanks to President Yoweri Museveni who rembered them on the 3rd August 2024, by commissioning the new 132KV Kole-Gulu-Nebbi-Arua power transmission line in West Nile Sub-region marking a significant milestone in West Nile region pursuit of social economic development and infrastructure modernization. This strategic project not only consolidates the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) image as a driver of progress but also solidifies its support base as the 2026 general elections approach. To understand why this initiative is beneficial for the NRM, it…

Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has been honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Water Management & Science courtesy International Water Association (IWA). The award, which is the highest order by an IWA member, was presented at the IWA President’s Dinner in Toronto, Canada, in recognition of Dr. Eng. Mugisha’s exceptional achievements in research, science, and water management on the global stage. With over 30 years of industry leadership and expertise in organizational transformation and executive management, Dr. Eng. Mugisha has made significant contributions to the water sector globally. His work has…

By Our Writer The High Court in Kampala has delivered a significant ruling regarding a contentious service award granted to former Leader of Opposition (LOP) Mathias Mpuuga and three backbench parliamentary commissioners. In a ruling by Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza, the court upheld the decision made on May 6, 2022, which awarded UGX 500 million to Mpuuga and UGX 400 million each to commissioners Solomon Silwany, Prossy Mbabazi, and Esther Afoyochan. Justice Singiza clarified that the allowances for members of the Parliamentary Commission are determined by the Commission with Parliament’s approval, in accordance with Section 42 of the Administration…

By Our Writer Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has been honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Water Management & Science courtesy International Water Association (IWA). The award, which is the highest order by an IWA member, was presented at the IWA President’s Dinner in Toronto, Canada, in recognition of Dr. Eng. Mugisha’s exceptional achievements in research, science, and water management on the global stage. With over 30 years of industry leadership and expertise in organizational transformation and executive management, Dr. Eng. Mugisha has made significant contributions to the water sector…