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The Federal Republic of Somalia has finally joined the East African Community as the bloc’s 8th Partner State after officially depositing her instrument of ratification of the Treaty of Accession with the EAC Secretary General at a ceremony held at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Hon. Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, presented the Horn of Africa nation’s instrument of ratification to the EAC Secretary General, Hon. (Dr.) Peter Mathuki, completing the admission process in line with EAC Procedure for Admission of new members. In line with the EAC Admission Procedure for new members, Dr.…
Crispin Kaheru, Commissioner, Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) When you think of Ambassador Fukuzawa, it is hard not to think of a unique blend of humility and humor. He is the master of defusing tense situations with a well-timed, pokerfaced joke. If you have had the privilege of meeting out-going Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, Fukuzawa Hidemoto during his impactful three-and-a-half-year tenure in Uganda from October 2020 to March 2024, you would understand precisely what I am talking about. Fuku, as he is fondly known, is more than just a diplomat; he is a man on a mission. His mission in…
Sylvia Mulinge, CEO of MTN Uganda spoke to our journalist about the significance of the Uganda Communications Commission’s 25-year celebrations. UCC regulates the communications sector, which includes telecommunications, broadcasting, radio communication, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure. Below are excerpts of the conversation; Q: What message would you like to convey to George William Nyombi Thembo on his appointment as the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and to UCC as they celebrate 25 years? A: We extend our heartfelt congratulations to George William Nyombi Thembo and the entire team at the Uganda Communications Commission on their 25th…
Former Tanzania President, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, has passed away at the age of 98. The death of Tanzania’s former Head of State was announced by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Ali Hassan Mwinyi was a Tanzanian politician, who served as the second president of the United Republic of Tanzania from 1985 to 1995. Previous posts include Interior Minister and Vice President. He also was chairman of the ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi from 1990 to 1996. President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is remembered for ushering in the East African nayion free market econimics. Mwinyi successed Tanzania’s first post independence president Julius…
MTN Uganda’s Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation has facilitated the graduation of 156 youths from its prestigious Computer Applications User Occupation, vocational and business skills programs as it continues with its journey to enhance diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the communities. 123 youths, predominantly women, successfully earned the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) certificates in Computer Applications User Occupation, while another 33 earned the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations certificates in the vocational and business skills. The second cohort of learners in the Computer Applications User Occupation program underwent an intensive one-month training, mastering key software tools such as…
Hamis Kiggundu aka Ham’s name is popular in Uganda especially among young and wealthy business men in Kampala. As he marks 40 years anniversary this year, Ham has managed to register milestone achievements in life and diffiriated himself fr8m several young men still struggling to achieve in a life. He owns properties in Kampala including shopping arcades, Ham International UK Ltd in the UK, Ham International Ltd in the US and Skylight Investments in South Africa. Kiggundu was born in 1984 in the Kalungu Masaka District in the Central Region of Uganda to Haruna Segawa and Nakayiza Jalia family. Ham…
In abid to promote cultural diversity among university community, International University of East Africa (IUEA) is set to hold its cultural gala on 7th March at the University head quarters in Kansanga. Annually IUEA holds cultural gala for her students to showcase their different cultural dances, exhibit food, fashion and compete in musical dances as part of university calender. “We are a university in Uganda that believes in offering a transformational experience for its students, ensuring that you grow and develop in ways that you might not even yet have dreamed of,” IUEA Vice Chancellor Dr Emeka Akazuawa said. “We…
Afro Arab Youth Council seeks $150million to develop its five core projects namely stadium, university,hotel, cultural centre and head quarters donated by President Yoweri Museveni, located on a50 acre land in Nakawuuka Wakiso District. Abbas Agaba Director Afro Arab Youth Council told the media in Kampala while announcing activities lined up to mark 20th anniversary of the Organisation slated for 9th March in Kampala. According to Agaba over 120 delegates are expected to attend the various events planned by the organization such as Intergenerational dialogue at Makerere University, marathon in Jinja and Cultural Gala with Busoga Kingdom where Busoga King…
The manner with which 13-time Uganda Premier League champions KCCA FC lost their previous game against Kitara (1-0), left bruises to the team and fanbase alike, last Friday. The ‘Cityzens’ had dominated proceedings, and created multiple chances which they failed to tuck away, only for Denis Omedi to strike late from a defensive lapse. However, that’s five days back, and head coach Abdallah Mubiru wants his team to forget about the nightmare, and lay full focus on their tie against NEC FC at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo this evening. “The league is a marathon and we can’t keep lamenting…
Preparation for Uganda’s 6th national census stands at 90.3 per cent with 50 districts having complete clean data, 58 districts, and cities at 90 per cent, 18 districts above 80 per cent, and the rest below 70 per cent according to the Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS ). The census is set to be carried out on the night of the 9th leading to May 10th, 2024 with more than 120,000 enumerators are set to be recruited. Chris Mukiza, Ubos executive director, said that the census will be digitized, including payments of the enumerators to avoid costs of middlemen.…