Police in Mbale has arrested three men in possession of 34.6kg of ivory worth sh13.8 million and counterfeit sh500,000. Gibogi Justine, 60, a restaurant owner from North Road Cell, Northern Division, Mbale District, Hussein Simiyu, 45, a house painter from Kisenyi Village Bukhasakya sub country and Robert Muwombi 45, also a …
Read More »KCCA FC win Uganda Cup to clinch maiden double
Arua, Uganda| KCCA MEDIA| Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA FC) finally ended a long standing jinx of not winning a double as they defeated Paidha Black Angels in the 2017 Uganda Cup final on Thursday. A goal apiece from the prolific duo of Geoffrey Sserunkuma and Derrick Nsibambi …
Read More »Fête de la Musique comes to Uganda June 18-24
The World Music Week (Fête de la Musique) that started in France in 1982, comes to Uganda again this week. This year the Alliance Française Kampala in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Uganda, the Sheraton Hotel Kampala, the Ecole Française les Grands Lacs, the Pearl Rhythm Foundation, Que …
Read More »Relatives of Kaweesi murder suspects locked outside court
Relatives of Kaweesi murder suspects locked outside court Relatives of the 20 people arrested in connection to the murder of AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi turned rowdy after being blocked from accessing Nakawa Court premises to know how far the state has reached in investigating their case. The relatives of the …
Read More »JOBS: Officer Language Specialists
JOB OPENINGS Officer Language Specialists (4): Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is looking for competent, innovative and self-driven persons with proven integrity, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and work in teams. Interested persons with requisite qualifications and passion for excellence are hereby invited to …
Read More »JOBS: URA Domestic Taxes Officers (21 positions)
JOB OPENINGS 1) Domestic Taxes Officers (21) Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is looking for competent, innovative and self-driven persons with proven integrity, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and work in teams. Interested persons with requisite qualifications and passion for excellence are hereby invited …
Read More »Baryamureeba back to vie for Makerere University top job
Three candidates in the race to become Vice Chancellor of Makerere University have today presented their vision for the university, interacted with stakeholders and responded to questions from the public. Ovonji-Odida, who is leading the search committee at Makerere University, supervised the public interaction at the Main Hall, Main Administration Building, Makerere …
Read More »Amuru man taken to court, cautioned for keeping tortoise
Amuru man cautioned over keeping protected animal species The newly created Uganda Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court has sentenced Dennis Omoni to a caution for unlawful possession of a tortoise. This after convict Omoni, a resident of Amuru District, pleaded guilty to a charge of being in possession of protected …
Read More »Kadaga boosts St.Mary’s Kisubi cancer drive
Kadaga urges leaders to support cancer awareness campaigns Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has called for more effort in reducing cancer patients’ pain, death, and incidence through rallying leaders at all levels to sensitize the masses on the need for screening at early stages. Kadaga noted that people need to …
Read More »FUFA ELECTIONS: It is Moses Magogo vs Mujib Kasule
Incumbent Eng. Moses Magogo and international footballer Mujib Kasule have confirmed their interest in vying for top job in Ugandan soccer by picking nomination forms on Wednesday. Chairperson of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Electoral Committee Sam Bakiika officially handed over the nomination forms that are expected back by …
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