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By Felix Oketcho A wise man once said, “Good money makes good art, and good art makes good money.” Legend, patriarch, and seasoned actor Andrew Benon Kibuuka delves into his passion for art, on yet another episode of MultiChoice Uagnda’s Home of Our Stars Podcast, Season 2, with Flavia Tumusiime. Back in the 1980s, a time when film was viewed as a futuristic medium and the limited entertainment options included only a TV and radio, of which TV only started started broadcasting at 6 pm, theatre was the premier form of amusement. Dominating Uganda’s entertainment scene were the Kampala…
The Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba has revealed that Uganda’s urban population will hit 20million by 2030. Launching Uganda’s first National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) in Kampala, Nabakooba emphasized the significance of the plan in guiding the country on the optimal utilization of its limited land resources, particularly in the context of Uganda’s journey towards becoming an industrialized, middle-income state. Highlighting the importance of land as a non-renewable resource, she stressed the need for effective planning to ensure its sustainable use. Noting the rapid urbanization in Uganda, she shared statistics indicating a 4.5% annual growth…
Despite traders strike over high taxes and enforcement of Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has maintained usage of EFRIS. ” I have given URA a go-ahead to continue implementing the EFRIS but put emphasis on sensitization and hand holding of taxpayers to appreciate the EFRIS and also ensure that it is demystified among all taxpayers,” Matia Kasaija said. “With immediate effect establish an office in Kikuubo that is solely dedicated to providing EFRIS support services to all traders and other taxpayers,” he stressed. The Minister has also ordered…
Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party President Jimmy Akena has urged the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to revise on the EFRIS issue which lured traders to close their shops in protest across the country. “URA must go slow while implementing the EFRIS program. The focus and emphasis should be put on educating and engaging the business community about such policies on a regular basis, ” Akena said. “UPC believes that involving stakeholders in formulating policies is key and educating them about the same is very paramount! All along, Uganda has been registering industrial unrest especially in the health and education…
By Felix Oketcho State Minister for disaster preparedness, Hon Lillian Aber has praised Japan’s government for its steadfast assistance in aiding Uganda and other nations that host refugees support programme. “We continue to provide safety and hope to those fleeing conflict and persecution within the region. This hospitality is currently facing challenges of dwindling humanitarian funding,” lillian Aber stated. This week Japan announced a contribution of $ 4.3 million towards the supplementary budget to support refugees programme. She stressed that the Japanese Government has always supported with remarkable generosity and commitment towards supporting refugees in Uganda. “We would like…
High Court in Masaka has handed down a verdict sentencing city Business man Kato Kajubi, witchdoctor Moses Makumbi and his assistant Dennis Kabuye to life imprisonment for their involvement in the sacrificial killing of a juvenile. The judgment, pronounced by Judge Victoria Nakintu Katamba, marked the culmination of a trial that laid bare the horrifying details of the crime committed against Passy Mirembe in Kayugi village, Nyendo Mukungwe Division, on October 23, 2017. State Prosecutor Noah Kunya highlighted the gruesome manner in which the girls limbs were chopped implored court for either death However, defence counsel Alexander Lule Nkima…
President Yoweri Museveni has told world leaders that there is a need to get rid of the exploitative phenomena of commercial lending to achieve global affluence. This was contained in the President’s message at the ongoing United Nations General assembly high level thematic debate on sustainability and socio-economic equality for all debate at the UN headquarters in New York. The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah delivered the president’s message at the forum. She was flanked by Uganda’s permanent representative to the United Nations Ambassador Adonia Ayebare. The president says that commercial lending should be for goods…
The Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development Hon Judith Nabakoob has handed over customary land titles to 1,900 families from Agwingiri and Muntu subcounties in Amolatar District. Francis Okello Rwotlonyo, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) representing the Minister for lands Hon.JudithNabakoob expressed gratitude for the opportunity to officiate at the function in Amolatar, where legal documentation was handed over to secure family and community land. Over 1,900 families benefited by receiving Certificates of Customary ownership. “NRM government is implementing a very critical initiative to register customary land and issue certificates of Customary ownership to families and clans in the…
World Athletics has finally certified the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon course and given it global recognition. World Athletics is the global governing body for athletics which oversees various disciplines including track and field, cross country running, road running, race walking, mountain running, and ultra running. The marathon’s certification was confirmed on April 3, following a thorough assessment process led by Garvin Wright, an official from World Athletics. Wright, who is one of just three top-tier (Grade A) World Athletics route measurers in Africa, concluded the measuring and evaluating of the route for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon…
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has directed Ministry of Education and Sports officials to immediately remove dead Pioneer Bus company from Mandela National stadium to pave way for the country to host African Nations Championship (CHAN) in September 2024 and African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. “I want you to have the scrap buses out of Namboole using the legal mechanism. Removal of these redundant buses will help the contractor to organise the parking area,”Among said. Among has also tasked the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to investigate Uganda Land Commission (ULC) for…