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PICTORIAL: President Yoweri Museveni today took his guests, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and his wife Roman on a tour of his farm in Kisozi, Gomba District. He explained the heritage of the long-horned Ankole cattle to the Prime Minister, and their importance as a key livelihood for the pastoral communities. The …

Bird flu cases reported in Budaka, Kisoro districts Two more districts Budaka and Kisoro are under surveillance following reports of suspected cases of avian influenza. Scientists in the ministry of agriculture revealed that laboratory tests confirmed the presence of avian influenza -commonly known as bird flu- in samples sent from …

The LeO Africa Institute and NBS Television have entered into a mega partnership, that will see the Kamwokya based television station provide exclusive television sponsorship for the institute’s annual LeO Africa Economic Forum, over a period of three years. The LeO Africa Economic Forum, now in its fourth year, brings …

VIDEO: Beneficiaries of the presidential hand shake bonanza including UNRA Boss Allen Kagina, KCCA ED Jennifer Musisi and the former Energy PS Kabagambe Kaliisa have denied ever asking for a reward from President Yoweri Museveni as earlier alleged by the movers of the motion. They say, although President Yoweri Museveni didn’t …

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP |  South African telecoms giant MTN said Thursday that it made a $200 million loss in 2016 — the company’s first — after suffering a huge fine in Nigeria and currency challenges in key markets. “MTN Group’s financial results for 2016 reflect the most challenging …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | AFP |  A ban on alcohol sold in plastic sachets will come into force in Tanzania this week, the government said Wednesday, as it seeks to protect the environment and curb youth boozing. The import, manufacture, sale and consumption of the 50 millilitre alcoholic sachets …

She could be down but is not out. FDC’s Ingrid Turinawe who was the main focus of nearly everyone during the EALA elections at parliament, says she is heading to court to challenge the procedures that were followed by parliament. EALA STORY: CLICK HERE Share on: WhatsApp

Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL) that has been limping for years, will be rescued by government. Government will take over UTL’s full management immediately. Minister for Finance Matia Kasaija confirmed Wednesday that Libyan company UCOM, a subsidiary of majority shareholders Libyan Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Holding Company (LPTIC), would no …

VIDEO: DP’s Fred Mukasa Mbidde gave the following quote during today’s elections for the EALA representatives,  “Politics is like monkeys’ dance, if you do not want the tail of monkeys to touch you, you don’t join their dance.”     Share on: WhatsApp

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has for a second time been locked out from a team of nine to represent Uganda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). NRM’s six candidates Rose Akol (370), Paul Musamali (350), Mary Mugyenyi (341), Mathias Kasamba (359), Denis Namara (329) and George Odong (346) …