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It was jubilation in Matotowa word in Nabumali Town Council as an Wamono George, an Mp aspirant delivered to them electricity poles.  In a heartwarming gesture, Wamono George, the aspiring MP for Bungokho Central, donated four electricity poles to Matotowa residents in Nabumali Town Council.  Accordi to Wamono, this  initiative aims to bring reliable lighting to the area, addressing a long-standing need Which will transform the community economically. The residents, who had lost hope after being let down by many politicians, were overjoyed by Wamono George's commitment & pledged to support him in the upcoming elections, recognizing his genuine efforts to improve their lives. Wamono George's actions demonstrate his dedication to the people of Bungokho Central and  his initiatives have sparked positive change in the community. While speaking to this publication, Wamono he noted that this initiative is part of his manifesto and idea even before joining politics....

Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, today officiated at the closing ceremony of the Introduction to Computer Basics for the Visually Impaired (ICBVI) Training of Trainers at  #InnovationHubUg The skilling program is being implemented by #UICTug in partnership with #ITU to equip trainers with foundational skills and knowledge to support visually impaired individuals in acquiring basic computer literacy. In her remarks, Dr. Zawedde applauded the program as a model of empowerment and resilience, aligning with Uganda’s Digital Transformation Roadmap. She emphasized that no one should be left behind in Uganda’s digital journey especially the visually impaired, who continue to face some of the most persistent barriers to digital access. What You Need To Know: The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT), in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have concluded an eight-day specialized ...

Capt Mike Mukula , the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson in charge of CEC in the Eastern Region has petitioned President Yoweri Museveni to grant the Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) a  coffee processing plant. Mukula says the plant will be a catalytic intervention that promises to unlock the latent economic potential of Eastern Uganda, generate employment, and secure Uganda’s competitive positioning in the global specialty coffee market. ‘’I humbly request your direct intervention once again this time, to support the establishment of a Coffee Processing Industry in Bugisu  and Bugisu at large"- Mukula. See details:-  ’’I extend my warmest greetings and unwavering loyalty to you, our fountain of strategic wisdom and the custodian of Uganda’s steady transformation custodian of journey. I humbly submit this letter to you as a committed student of Musevenomics – the doctrine of economic liberation you have tirelessly imparted to our generation’’, he added. Be...

The ministry of gender, labour and social development has signed an agreement with 35 institutions for work placement or apprenticeship programs to train women entrepreneurs in practical skills in business.   The signing, held at Hotel Africana in Kampala on Monday, will enable Ugandan women entrepreneurs and their workers to acquire hands-on practical skills directly in the environments where business and innovation happen every day. The program is under Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for women enterprises, a $217m (about sh800b) World Bank funded project to advance women’s economic empowerment by strengthening women-led businesses, access to the right skills, mentorship, and business networks critical, just like access to finance is. Gender minister Betty Amongi said through this Work placement and apprenticeship program, they are directly addressing the skills gap that has constrained many women’s businesses from growing beyond a small scale. She said many...

"Thank you all and may God the Almighty reward your kindness"- NRM's Babara Nekesa Pens down an appreciation message as hundreds turn up for her maternal grandmother burial in Lumino-Busia The NRM National Treasurer, Hon. Ambassador Babara Nekesa Oundo has issued an appreciation message to the public, thanking them for standing together with her family during the send off of her 93 years maternal grandmother, Jajja Nafula Jessica who was buried yesterday in Mayombe, Dabani in Busia District. In her message, Nekesa expressed her heartfelt gratitude to whoever made it to the burial, physically, spiritually and financially. "On behalf of the late Makoba Yitiko's family and on my own behalf, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to you for the overwhelming support you rendered us during the difficult time of the passing on of our beloved Jajja Nafula Jessica. You expressed unto us love, gave us spiritual, financial and time resources. Right from Kampala...

Renowned retired Senior Police Officer Sam Omara has died. He has been sick for a while and been undergoing medication in Hospital. His demise has been confirmed by his current boss as Arrow security, Captain Mike Mukula & his son Paul Omara. "Arrow security systems LTD with deep sorrow announce the death of our Director Operations and deputy CEO SAM OMALLA (RIP) and retired at the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP).He has just passed on in mulago hospital at 7 am after a long struggle with cancer"- Mukula Confirms. Mukula further extend his deepest condolences to the family and friends and especially the IGP, uganda police force & Arrow security. He also noted that funeral arrangements will be announced later . Omara remembered for managing Kampala demonstrations against opposition doyen Kizza Besigye during the walk to work protests.

Sironko District NRM Chairman Hajji Mafabi Lumolo, his wife the NRM National Treasurer, Amb. Barbra Nekesa, NRM  Deputy Secretary General, Rosemary Namayanja, CEC Lydia Wanyoto Mutende & Minister John Mulimba have urged mourners to massively vote for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the forthcoming 2026 General elections. The top NRM officials made the call during the send of final send off of Barbra's grandmother, jaja Nafula Jessica in Lumino- Busia, who died at 93 years. In his speech to the mourners, Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende, NRM National Women's League Chairperson, urged mourners to vote for President Museveni in large numbers come 2026 and actively participate in the ongoing NRM structures from village to national level.  Wanyoto also praisedHajji Sulaiman Lumolo, NRM Chairperson for Sironko District, as a dedicated and patriotic cadre who prioritizes the party's interests. Hon. Mutende also expressed gratitude to the people of Sironko for endorsing Hajji Lum...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to designate telecommunication towers as critical national infrastructure to curb rampant vandalism that continues to affect communication and service delivery across the country. He made the assurance yesterday while meeting officials from American Tower Uganda (ATC Uganda) led by Dr. Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance at State House, Entebbe.  ATC Uganda is a provider of wireless communications infrastructure in Uganda and operates as a subsidiary of American Tower Corporation, a global real estate investment trust specializing in telecommunications infrastructure. During the meeting, President Museveni said he would direct police to link surveillance cameras on telecom towers with the national security system to allow real-time monitoring and improve response to theft and vandalism. “I will give an order to the police so we can have a camera network on each of these towers, linked with...