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Sukaali returns as Batalo Dance Festival is set for 9th October
A scene in Sukaali performed at Batalo Dance Festival Last Year. Photo by Gabriel Buule Kampala. Uganda’s most prestigious Dance festival; The Batalo Dance Festival was nearly ruined by the outbreak of Covid- 19 pandemic, save for technology that the Festival will be streamed online to the audience. Most importantly, Sukaali ; a piece choreographed by Elvis Elasu that was greatly welcomed at last year’s edition , will be presented again.
Milk processing and its impact on the quality of dairy products
Kampala. Milk is a key component of any balanced diet and yet many people are not well versed with its processing or value chain that impacts the quality of milk before it gets to their glasses. According to the Dairy Development Authority (DDA) in Uganda, although milk production in Uganda has increased from 2.08 billion litres in 2015 to about 2.5 billion in litres in 2020, consumption is still low.
One of my kids who stays outside Uganda with his mom paid a visit
Inspiration Published on August 22, 2020 (17 minutes ago) In 2015, one of my kids who stays outside Uganda with his mom paid a visit. He loves poultry so much. In the neighbourhood there was a poultry farm. His friend from this neighbourhood used to come for him to pick eggs. He would come back very exited. Sometimes he could come back with two or three eggs to boil. He loves boiled eggs a lot. Sserunjogi started agitating for a poultry farm of his own.
COVID-19 forces companies into mergers to stay afloat
By Seyiga Abdullswabul The “If you can’t beat me, join me” maxim seems to have been embraced by a growing number of companies in the recent past in the Ugandan economy. In a bid to beat the market and to pursue bigger market plans, companies are merging and ascending to unbeatable hybrids in Uganda market today.
Burundi’s Bernice “the Bell” to grace Tuliwamu online concert
Bernice-The-Bell-Courtesy-Photo.jpg Burundi’s award winning top vocalist Bernice “The Bell” is set to perform at the first ever Tuliwamu online concert in Uganda that is set for 11th July, 2020.
Ex-Sanyu FM staff in extraordinary revenge, after being sacked by Sudhir
News Published on June 11, 2020 (13 minutes ago) New way of protest. This is how the former Sanyu FM staff made their grievances known. The now former staff of Sanyu FM have hijacked the station’s Twitter account to protest against their former employer and business Mogul Sudhir Rupaleria alleging unfair dismissal. The extraordinary protest took many of the station’s twitter followers by surprise as many initially thought it was a prank.
Free mobile money service comes to an end
MTN Uganda CEO Win-Vanhelleputte From today onwards, MTN and Airtel customers will not be able to send money for free as the case has been during the lockdown. In a recent joint statement, the two Mobile Telecommunications service providers announced they would gradually re-introduce the sending charges, which they suspended on March 19. Now MTN has published the new charges that take effect today at 50% lower than what they were before the COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19 cases hit 160, as 19 truck drivers test positive
This photograph of an unidentified truck driver was posted by Emmanuel Ainebyona – the Min of Health Spokesperson to show the coping strategies of truck drivers during the current lock down when they are not supposed to get into contact with ordinary members of the population. The photo triggered a storm when Ainebyoona captioned the driver as his Hero, contrary to what most commentators thought was a risky thing for the driver to cook near a gas/fuel tanker.
Bic donates 100,000 pens to children studying from home
BIC East Africa together with African Queen No.1 distributor ltd handed over the donation to Dorothy Kisaka the COVID19 Fund Administrator on behalf of Minister Mary karoro Okurut -Chairperson of the COVID-19 Task Force BIC East Africa through its partner African Queen No.1 Distributor limited have donated 100,000 Bic pens to the COVID-19 Task Force.
Juliana and new born baby are showered with love
Juliana Kanyomozi with a bouncing baby boy Taj Love, congratulations and best wishes are flying all around songstress Juliana Kanyomozi after she announced the birth of a bouncing baby boy a short while ago. Kanyomozi shared the beautiful post-labour pictures of her cuddling baby Taj on a hospital bed. Kanyomozi posted on her facebook page saying: “IT’S A BOY!!!! Say hello to Taj 12-05-2020. We are thrilled!!.
Tanzania’s COVID-19 spread out of control - US warns
COVID-19 Crisis in Tanzania has serious implications for Uganda and wider East Africa region. Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli The US Embassy in Tanzania has released a damning indictment to the Tanzanian government’s handling of the Coronavirus pandemic by warning that the government is unable to cope with the spread of the disease, and that it is potentially hiding information.
Mtn donates 41M to Kasese floods Victims
Mtn CEO Wim Vanhelleputte handing over the dummy cheque MTN Uganda has donated Ugx 41 Millions towards the Kasese floods victims through the Uganda Red Cross, the donation was handed over by the MTN Uganda CEO Wim Vanhelleputte. According to MTN, the money will be used to buy non- food relief items to support the families that have been displaced by the floods that broke up last week after River Nyamwamba burst its banks following the heavy rains in the Rwenzori Mountain ranges.
CBO founded by refugee helps needy residents cope with COVID-19 shortages
Workers of Hope of Hope of Children distributing liquid and bar washing soap to residents of Ndejje. Hope of Children and Women Victims of Violence (HOCW), a community-based organisation located in Ndejje, that was founded and is run by a Congolese refugee, has become the source of hope and happiness for less privileged people in Ndejje, more so during this time of COVID-19 hardships.
Uganda Coronavirus cases rise to 18, as the U.S now becomes new epicentre
President Museveni has demonstrated leadership in the fight against the Coronavirus spread. Here, he is seen wearing the face mask as a protective gear Uganda has recorded an additional four cases of people with Coronavirus, bringing to 18 the total number of cases of the deadly COVID-19 patients currently under treatment in Entebbe and Masaka, according to Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health.
Coronavirus: Prince Charles test postive
By AFP Prince Charles Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, and the heir Prince Charles has also tested positive for COVID-!( which is caused by coronavirus, his office has confirmed. In a statement that was released on Wednesday this week, the office said that the 71-year-old is displaying mild symptoms of COVID-19 “but otherwise remains in good health”, Clarence House said in a statement. Comments comments
Congolese musician Aurlus Mabele aka loketo dies at 67
Congolese Soukous music legend Aurlus Mabele commonly referred to as Loketo by most Ugandans died at a hospital in France where he had been admitted on Thursday night. His counterpart Nyboma Mwandibo confirmed his death saying that he succumbed to complications arising from a previous stroke. The musician has also been battling throat cancer for some time though it has allegedly been reported that he succumbed to the coronavirus which broke out in China in late 2019.
IUIU Rector lauds integrated learning
IUIU Rector Dr. Ahmed Ssengendo Kaweesa was happy after 75% of Zuhura got 1st grades The Rector of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Dr. Ahmed Kawesa Ssengendo has advocated for the need to integrate the regular primary school curriculum with teaching of religion and vocational education, noting that this will help to develop children into complete citizens.
World mourns US basketball legend Bryant
Basketball fans around the world are mourning the sudden death of US basketball legend Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna and seven other people. The accident happened in the city of Calabasas, California USA. Bryant, 41, was travelling in a private helicopter when it came down and burst into flames. The LA county sheriff said there were no survivors. Early reports had suggested five people were on board.
NRM @ 34; Why Party Needs more Todwongs
President Museveni and Secretary General Kasule Lumumba This week, the ruling National Resistance Movement Party is commemorating 34 years of leading Uganda. This makes it the longest serving political party since Uganda’s independence of 57 years. Over the course of its rule, the party has seen one leader championing his vision. There’s no doubt that the country has recorded some progress over those years.
Maestro Warsama Hassan Djibouti’s Future Footballer
Life & Style Published on December 29, 2019 (13 minutes ago) Warsama Hassan during one of the match build ups Djibouti’s midfield is being led by Warsama Hassan the RFC Seraing in Belgium is giving them a balance in the midfield and force of Joy The player whom was named man of the match during Djibouti and Somalia goalless draw in the just concluded CECAFA challenge cup that waa held in Uganda from 7th-19th December The talented Warsama began his international career on September against...
Why Uganda is losing billions in imported poultry feeds
Uganda loosing billions in imported animal feeds In a globalised world, no country can be self-sufficient in everything. However, there are strategic industries such as food that countries like Uganda which are dollar-strapped, must endeavour to protect not only for the sake of ensuring food security but also for reasons of economic stability, national sovereignty and pride. Indeed this is the logic behind the import substitution efforts espoused by many governments.
Uganda joins efforts to reverse high rate of wildlife trafficking
US Envoy Deborah Malac (in Black and White top) shares a photo opp with participants in the Computer coding event held at UWEC in Entebbe recently Uganda is one of the 26 countries with the highest levels of trafficking in wildlife, according to the U.S. Department of State’s 2018 END Wildlife Trafficking Report.
The Open Bible Seminar Held
A woman responding to the bible teachings Korea, Uganda and other countries held an open bible seminar under the theme “Understanding the Bible and the prophecies of the book of revelation”. The Korean cities that held the seminar included Seoul, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan and Gwangju with over 600 pastors from different churches in attendance This event in Uganda was held at the Lord’s Second Coming and Harvest Confirmation churches in Mengo and Ntinda respectively.
Rema pulls off memorable introduction
Singer Rema Namakula yesterday pulled off a memorable introduction ‘kwanjula’ introduction ceremony of her fiance Dr. Hamza Ssebunnya that was characterised by bliss, grandour, royalty, publicity and largese. Covered live by several TV outlets, Namakula introduced her new fiance to her parents in a lavish ceremony at a posh residence in Nabbingp along Masaka road, thanks to the huge participation of Kampala’s rich club Kwagalana.
Slickstuart and Roja promise electrifying performance at Mixtape season 6
Ugandan DJ duo Slickstaurt and Roja are counting down less than two weeks to the annual Mixtape Party. The mixtape party season 6 will take place at their new venue which is UMA Multipurpose Hall. Speaking ahead of the show, Roger who is the other half of the duo said that this time it is another experience apart from the recent ones. “We are partnering with Aly Alibhai and DJ Bushbaby who are on our production team this time round,” Roger said.
Commonwealth finance ministers urge progress on taxing digital commerce to tackle debt
“We need a rule-based system that is inclusive, transparent and efficient so that all countries have a means of collecting revenue and are thereby able to avoid accumulating excessive debt.
Jesus Found and Arrested in Luwero
News Published on October 9, 2019 (6 minutes ago) ‘Jesus Christ’ aka Ssemakula Police in Luwero has arrested a one Solomon Ssemakula aka Elosam Emmanuel Prince Michael who claims to be Jesus Christ the son of God. Ssemakula was arrested on Monday evening together with three of his followers at Kikaabya village, Bamunanika sub county, Luwero District In his teachings he asks people not to seek medical services citing that he heals the sick. He also urges his followers not to eat cooked food.
Art Arcade appoint selves Good Lyfe heirs
Many artistes have been inspired to start a career in music from the former duo of Radio and Mowzey. Most want to sound like them, even though one of them departed dear life. One of those groups is Art Arcade, a self-proclaimed dynamic that want to emulate and even sing the same way like Mozey Radio and Weasel Manizo. Art Arcade song factory comprises two artistes Ibra Muganga aka AIB Stereo, a professional Lab technician and Justin Lutaaya alias J.J. a professional biology teacher.
Unite and be patriotic, Iranian Cultural Chancellor advises Ugandans
Ghezelsofla during the commemoration of defense week recently The Iranian Cultural Chancellor, Muhammad Reza Ghezelsofla, has advised Ugandans to be united and work tirelessly with all their hearts while serving their country in order to achieve collective development and reach the levels of the countries they currently admire.
Vivian Tendo on why she doesn’t mind sharing her Hajj
Vivian Tendo is one of the young female artistes established bigger musicians should keep a good eye on. With only a year in the industry, Tendo is signed under Route Entertainment of the famous song writer Yesse Oman Rafiki. Her music is highly recognized and she is the voice behind the famous Hajjat wa Hajji song. The Onyango star is a third year student at Kyambogo University pursuing a Bachelors degree in Music and Literature. She had a one on one with The Sunrise’ Fahad Kasibante.
Struggles of Karamojong gold miners
Young Karimojong girls search for the elusive gold Karamoja is a land of precious minerals. Previously, when someone talked about Karamoja, the economic activity that would come to mind would be pastoralism. Today, many Karimojong survive on mining minerals like gold, limestone and marble. Others are engaged in agriculture. The turning point for Karamoja was the disarmament Programme that started in 2001.
160bn Wealth Creation Funds up for Grabs in Minister’s Office
By Iburahim Natiti Saaka The State Minister for Microfinance Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune has advised members of the public to form Saccos and groups in order to benefit from government programs like Operation Wealth Creation (OWC). He said that his office was holding over UGX 40bn meant for distribution to Saccos and there was an additional UGX120bn that remained on the President’s recent operation wealth creation tour.
Speaker Kadaga Launches 2019 Ekigangu Activities
Speaker Kadaga Chatting with one of the kids at the function By Kintu John Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Speaker of Parliament also Managing Director of Ekigangu kya Busoga on Monday launched the 2019 activities at Victoria High School. Addressing the gathering, Speaker Kadaga noted that now was the time for Busoga to support the different initiatives geared towards unity and development.
Girls flourish awards Nominees Unveiled
As Uganda a waits the International Day of the Girl Child slated for 11th October, Girls Flourish an organisation that aims at ending all discrimination against women and girls in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and UNWOMEN a united nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women have launched the Girls Flourish Annual Awards aimed at celebrating great men and women transforming lives of girls.
Tunisia’s Ben Ali dies in exile
Ben Ali died in Saudi Arabia September 19, 2019 where he was exiled following his fall from power through mass protests Tunisia’s former president was ousted from office in 2011 by mass protesters has died in exile in Saudi Arabia, the BBC has reported. He was aged 83. Ben Ali led the country for 23 years but was forced from power by people power action through mass protests.
Akogo festival storms Kampala, leaves revelers yarning for more
Atude Patrick the original composer and singer of Emali song It was fun and happiness as Kampala Iteso and non Iteso communities enjoyed live music and dance during the official launch the third editions of Akogo festival at Lugogo UMA show grounds in Kampala on Saturday. The unique and special sound music from the ‘Akogo’ instrument left many revelers mesmerized and yarning for more. Akogo is a hand-held Piano that is played using two thumbs.
Electoral reforms trigger heated debate in Mbale
Public hearing at Mbale District Headquarters As the country gears up for the 2021 general elections, a section of members of the public have expressed reservations with provisions in the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Bills.
Weasel, Spice Diana excite at Green Festival
Arts Published on September 4, 2019 (19 minutes ago) Children with tree seedlings Singers Spice Diana and Weasel excited the children who attended the Green Festival in company of their parents and guardians. The Green Festival is organized by Little Hands Go Green, an organization that is meant to mentor and guide children in Environmental Protection.
Fight charcoal trade by lowering the price of electricity
Shortly after being inaugurated into office, Members of Parliament of the new Climate Change Committee have asked government to lower the cost of electricity as a way to reduce demand for charcoal, one of the biggest drivers of deforestation in the country. MP Mbwatekamwa Gaffa, (Kasambya county) and one of the members on the newly launched Climate Change Committee said there is need to step up efforts to fight charcoal trade by lowering the price of electricity to make its use attractive.
Dance is crowning 2019 with Batalo Dance Festival and this is why you must attend
Arts Published on August 25, 2019 (49 minutes ago) The dance industry in Uganda is gaining it ground and it is no shocker that a dance show will attract thousands today regardless of what other art arrangement is curated at a same time or day. On 31st August at Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala Batalo East dance Organization will be unveiling another epic Batalo Dance festival that will see over 50 groups and solo performance celebrate dance.
Huawei Issues Legal Letter to WSJ over spy Story
Huawei has issued a legal letter to The Wall Street Journal following a story published on August 14st (ET) that a company says it damages its reputation and business interests across the globe due to inadequate investigation to test the allegations in the reports.
Media Statement Regarding the Wall Street Journal Article on August 14th 2019 Huawei completely rejects the Wall
Press release Street Journal’s unfounded and inaccurate allegations against its business operations in Uganda. Huawei’s code of business conduct prohibits any employees from undertaking any activities that would compromise our customers or end users’ data or privacy or that would breach any laws. Huawei prides itself on its compliance with the local laws and regulations in all markets where it operates and will defend its reputation robustly in the face of such baseless allegations.
Case for Kampala street children refuses to go away
It is interesting that the NRM regime has failed to find a solution to Uganda’s street children. Its latest gambit is to send the Army and Police to evict the children. Of course this shows that the Government has run out of ideas to sort out what would appear to be a simple social problem. There is a whole ministry of Children; and yet the Government militarizes the issue.
The girl who said no to FGM
While some arrests have been made and cases brought to Court in Uganda since the Female Genital Mutilation (FMG) Act 2010 was passed, implementation of the law remain a major challenge. The painful ritual that involves the cutting of a woman’s external part of her genitalia, remains pervasive practice in most parts of Sebei culture that encompass the districts of; Bukwo, Kween, Pokot and Kapchorwa. It has increasingly been performed in secret.
Oliver Nakakande is Miss Uganda 2019
Miss Uganda 2019 being crowned by Miss World Vanessa Ponce and Abenakyo. courtesy photos Miss Quinn Abenakyo reign came to an end last night as 24- year Old Miss Oliver Nakakande emerged the winner of Miss Uganda 2019/2020 after beating 21 other contestants. Nakakande took over the crown from Quinn Abenakyo who was Miss Uganda 2018/19 and also represented Uganda in Miss World where she emerged 2ndrunner up and also crowned Miss World Africa.
Eating grasshoppers can prevent cancer
Grass hoppers can prevent cancer At a time when Ugandans were grappling with an upsurge in cancer cases, nature seemed to possess the solution in the form of insects. Scientists at the University of Rome have found that eating grasshoppers, white aunts, crickets can protect people from developing cancer, because they contain large quantities of anti-oxidants, which are essential in preventing cancer.
Gov’t not doing enough to promote tourism in Bugisu-MP
MP Namboozo dines with the tourists recently The Sironko Woman Member of Parliament (MP) Florence Nambozo has advised the Ministry of Tourism, Wild Life and Antiquities to treat Bugisu as one of Uganda’s priority tourism destinations. She said the government had done to little to promote the sub region as tourist destination. Nambozo was meeting tourists from the United Kingdom under the organization “Camps International.” They indent to promote tourism in Sironko district.
NXT Radio’s the Lounge show makes it to the list of most listened to programs
Arts Published on July 19, 2019 (9 minutes ago) COURTESY PHOTO PRESENTERS Research report from Research INdepth Africa has listed the local Radio stations that are taking over the radio business. The research as Pointed at one of the programs on NXT Radio, a radio station that was launched just one year ago. Their midmorning program known as The Lounge hosted by Zahara Toto and Posha has been named among the best and most listened to.
IUIU rector delivers fierce criticism of education system
A group photo during the event The ongoing voluntary enslavement of Ugandans in Europe and other countries is a symptom of a much bigger problem that touches on failures in the education system, politics and erosion of values across different layers of society, thanks in large part to globalisation.
Ebola in Goma: another wake-up call for Great Lakes
Ebola is a seriuos threat to the entire world Exactly a month ago, the Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Acheng, rushed to Uganda’s western border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to superintend prevention of a possible infusion of the Ebola virus into the country. That was on the back of two deaths from an itinerant family of both Ugandans and Congolese, who had crossed into Uganda and then went back to the DRC.
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