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By Our Writer Justice Thomas Ocaya of High Court Commercial Division has ordered Haruna Kalule Muwanga, the son to fallen city tycoon Ibrahim Muwanga Kibirige (BMK) to pay the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs , Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi Shs1.4billion over court battle. Court documents indicate that around July 2021, Muwanga approached Balaam for a financial support of Shs1.4bn and he accepted by first advancing the Shs1 billion on July 29, 2021 to Muwanga’s DFCU bank account while the Shs400m was advanced in cash on the next day and all monies where to be paid back…

By Felix Oketcho In a joint strategy to boost regional tourism figures Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership Kenya counterparts and tourism stakeholders have launched the 3rd Uganda, Kenya Coast Tourism Conference and. Business Exhibition. Under the theme :The Uganda, Kenya Coast Tourism Partnership Promoting Job Creation inclusiveness and Sustainability the much anticipated events will take place from 8th November to 21st November. There will be two days conference taking place on 13th to 14th November at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Golf tournament and familiarisation trip to Mombasa on 17th November at Pride Inn Hotel. Paul Mugumya said Kenya…

Uganda’s best Sports hero and 10000m Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei and his compatriot Jacob Kiplimo have withdrawn from the 5000m event, Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) have announced. “We regret to inform the public that Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have withdrawn from tomorrow’s 5000m semifinals due to recovery from the demanding 10000m race,” UAF posted on its official X account. Cheptegei won a grueling tactical 10000m gold in Paris last Friday while Kiplimo burned out with about 70m to the tape to finish eighth. “Their bodies need more time to recover,” UAF stressed. The withdrawal of the duo means Kiplimo’s…

Tooro Kingdom officials have launched the Ekyoto Hampango campaign as part of the preparations for the 29th Coronation anniversary of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, this website has learnt. The announcement was made by Harriet Nyakake, the first Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Culture and Gender, during a press briefing on Monday at the Kingdom Parliament Hall in Muchwa, Fort Portal City. Ekyoto Hampango, set to take place on September 13 to 14 at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal Tourism City, is a cultural festival aimed at showcasing Tooro’s rich cultural heritage and history. The event will…

In abid to address funding short falls, Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) has launched “Humanity Needs You” campaign aimed to raise funds for future programmes across the country. The “Humanity Needs You” campaign comes at a time when the Uganda Red Cross Society marks 60 years of dedicated service to humanity. Since its establishment in 1964, URCS has been at the fore front of saving lives, building resilient communities and promoting human dignity. Speaking at the campaign launch, Robert Kwesiga, URCS Secretary General, reflected on the Society’s remarkable journey over the past 60 years. “We have seen a number of…

Kampala Businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia is set receive Life time achievement award at the 7th Pan-African Pyramid Global Awards (PAP Global Awards) and the 10th Anniversary Bonfire Dinner, scheduled for August 31, 2024, at Fairway Hotel in Kampala Mr Andrew Irumba has revealed. Irumba who doubles as Pan African Pyramid Speaker confirmed that Sudhir, Chairman of the Ruparelia Group and Honorary Consul for Nepal to Uganda, will preside over the highly anticipated dinner gala and support the Pan African movement. According to Andrew Irumba Mr. Ruparelia will too, be awarded “for his immense contribution to Africa’s development and his rags-to-riches…

After massive campaigns across the country to select beauty with brains, Natasha Nyonyozi, a 23-year-old accountant from Kyonyo, Kamuganguzi in the Kabale district, emerged Miss Uganda 2024-2025. The prestigious title was awarded to her during an event held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Saturday as part of her prize, Nyonyozi won a Toyota Wish. Nyonyozi made history as the first Miss Uganda from the Kigezi region in Western Uganda. She is the daughter of Mr. Francis and Eva Mutabazi, residents of Kyonyo, Kamuganguzi Sub County, Ndorwa West County in Kabale District. Her father is a renowned businessman, and…

In bid to showcase Uganda’s science innovation potential, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) has announced Uganda’s first e-Mobility Expo and Kiira Vehicle Plant (KVP Open Day which will take place on Friday 16 th August 2024 at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. According to officials this is poised to be the first e-mobility expo to be held by an ingenious vehicle production company on the African continent . Under the theme The Future is Green; The Future is Now, the event is designed to explore, showcase, and encourage the adoption of electric mobility solutions in Uganda. The expo will gather…

In abid to control sprawling Developments in urban cities Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is set establish real estates policy in place. Director of Lands and Settlement in the Ministry Dave Khayangayanga says this policy will put real estates players in check amidst rapid developments in urban centres. “Uganda’s construction industry is booming however real estates players need to embrace innovations to cater for adversaries of climate change for the future,” he said He was addressing the Media and announcing the 3rd Uganda Buildcon International expo which will take place from 8th to 10th at Uganda Manufacturers Association…

After massive campaigns across the country to select beauty with brains, Natasha Nyonyozi, a 23-year-old accountant from Kyonyo, Kamuganguzi in the Kabale district, emerged Miss Uganda 2024-2025. The prestigious title was awarded to her during an event held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Saturday as part of her prize, Nyonyozi won a Toyota Wish. Nyonyozi made history as the first Miss Uganda from the Kigezi region in Western Uganda. She is the daughter of Mr. Francis and Eva Mutabazi, residents of Kyonyo, Kamuganguzi Sub County, Ndorwa West County in Kabale District. Her father is a renowned businessman, and…