Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug
By Our Writer 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…
By Felix Oketcho 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,…
By Our Writer 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…
Uganda’s celebrated musicians Jose Chameleone and Gravity Omutujju have confirmed performance as Excel Vocational Training Centre Bombo marks its 18th-anniversary ceremony this Saturday. The highly anticipated to be held at the school’s in Luwero District will see the President officiate as the Chief guest and commission a three-storeyed workshop building and launch school music album. Director and Founder of Excel Vocational Training Centre, Hajj Mwanje Shafik says multimillion YMK Block named after the President in honour of his achievements under the NRA will be the climax of the schools anniversary. “The President will be with us to commission the new…
Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), is finalising payments to all officials who participated in the just concluded National Population and Housing census exercise dubbed Census2024. In a press statement the Bureau’s Senior Public Relations officer Didacus Okoth informed the Country that almost all the Census Personnel have so far been paid a total of sh88.7 billion through E- Cash platform, adding that, in this case, money goes directly to the final beneficiary. Okoth explained that for those who have not yet received their payments should be patient and on behalf of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics assured them that all…
After winning court battle over Nakawa land, Mukesh Shukla the proprietor of Shumuk Group is now ready to set up modern car bond facility in Nakawa Division,this website has learnt. According to detailed plans seen by this website, Shukla Mukesh plans to invest sh 3billion in a modern In-land Car Depot (ICD) Bond and related developments on the newly re-possessed Nakawa plot Marked M-24/26 Mukabya road as a means of expanding Shumuk Group Investments and company profile in Uganda. “After over 30-years of waiting I am pleased to inform the world that we are now ready to conduct a meaningful…
KENYAN PRESIDENT SWEARS IN NEW CABINET MINISTERS President William Ruto of Kenya has called on his newly sworn-in Cabinet Secretaries to prioritize effective delivery and commit themselves to the implementation of the various strategies and programs necessary for the nation’s transformation. Ruto made these remarks while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet Secretaries at State House in Nairobi. “I encourage you to make the people of Kenya your first and only priority and never to let your own interests interfere with your duties. I assure you of my full support in discharging your mandate and executing our…
By Our Writer Uganda is expected to house Africa Monologue Challenge season 3 in Kampala. The Africa Monologue Challenge is a prestigious Pan African platform aimed to boost exceptional acting talent to a global audience. “By participating, you have the amazing opportunity to compete for a lead role in a Pan-African film that will be produced in your country, should you emerge as the ultimate Africa Monologue Title winner, plus many exciting prices,”Secretary general of the Pan African Women Organization [PAWO] Grace Kabayo said. Rachael Nduhukire a Ugandan was awarded a grand prize that included one thousand dollars, a…
By Our Writer Ghetto gladiator and National Unity Platform President, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has finally graduated with a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from Cevendish University 13th graduation ceremony held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. He joins the likes of Joseph Mayanja aka Chameleon who graduated with adegree in International relations from last years Cavendish University graduation ceremony. The former Presidential Candidate (2021 elections) was among the 651 graduates passed out in different programmes at the function presided over by Chancellor and former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan. Former Nigerian President, H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, who is also…