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The NRM Vice-Chairman Eastern Region and Businessman Captain Mike Mukula has called upon the Government of Uganda to Protect Local Manufacturers From Chinese Importers. MukulAs made a call to the government earlier this week as his syringe factory faces less market gor tts products, which could result in its shutdown and loss of jobs.  Mukula is the Chairman & the director at MAHATHI medical industries ltd, which is a private company that manufactures medical products for Uganda and regional markets, which is approved by national drug authority and national bureau of standards & effectively approved and certified by ISO . Mukula made an outcry to the government,  urging it to implement BUBU (Buy Uganda and Build Uganda). "The Chinese companies are dumping their goods into the Uganda market and thus polluting our disposable syringes market .India is equally doing the same in the same market. we are seeking for a tariff protection in order to preserve and protect our loc...

Journalists from Daily Monitor, NTV, and NBS TV were today told that they were not welcome to cover the commissioning of Bunyoro University by President Museveni. Sources told us that Daily Monitor’s Alex Ashaba, NTV ‘s Joseph Kasumba, and NBS TV’s Allan Mwesigwa were told by a soldier from the Special Forces Command (SFC) that they had received orders from above not to be allowed in. “They told them that you know what is happening and asked us to turn around and go away,” said one of our sources in Bunyoro. Only journalists from New Vision, Bukedde TV, UBC, Tayari TV, and local radio stations were allowed to cover the function. The move comes a few days after some journalists from NBS TV, Daily Monitor, and NTV were brutalized while covering the Kawempe North by-election. It is not clear whether the Bunyoro incident is related to what happened in Kawempe. Maj Jimmy Omara, the SFC spokesperson, told Bbeg Media that he was not aware of the developments. He suggested that we contact the ...

Ministry of Energy and Mineral development has reaffirmed the Government's full readiness to take over the electricity distribution concession from Umeme Ltd through its agency the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) come April 1, 2025. Details:-

Kalifah Aganaga has revealed that he spent over UGX 200 million while contesting in the Kawempe North by-elections. Aganaga, known for his music career, ran for the parliamentary seat under the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party flag. Despite his significant campaign expenditure, he finished in fifth place, securing only 239 votes. The Kawempe North by-election was won by Elias Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who garnered 17,764 votes. Faridah Nambi Kigongo of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) came in second with 8,593 votes. Kalifah Aganaga’s foray into politics has ignited discussions about the role of musicians in leadership. However, his performance in the election highlights the potential challenges of translating musical popularity into political support. As of now, Kalifah Aganaga has not confirmed whether he will pursue further political ambitions or return his full focus to his music career.

Kampala, Uganda – March 18, 2025 Uganda Management Institute (UMI) and TechBuzz Hub have partnered with the Startup Funding Vehicles (SFV) Initiative to bolster Uganda’s local investment ecosystem and reduce reliance on foreign aid. The initiative seeks to educate and connect local investors with entrepreneurs through bi-monthly Investor Knowledge and Learning webinars. “Building a startup in Uganda has always been an overwhelming challenge,” said Keneth Twesigye, CEO of TechBuzz Hub. “Many entrepreneurs struggle with product development, customer acquisition, team-building, and most importantly, securing funding. The lack of local investors has led to many startup failures.” Twesigye’s personal experience underscores this challenge. Over a decade ago, he launched a security-focused startup aimed at reducing crime through public policing with embedded systems and hardware. However, the venture struggled due to financial constraints. A breakthrough came when he received a $5,000 seed ca...

Nyondo Secondary School, a government-aided institution in Mbale District, is basking in glory after achieving remarkable success in both academics and sports. The school's administration, teachers, and students are ecstatic about their outstanding performance, which has cemented their position as a force to be reckoned with in the district. The latest feat came when Nyondo SS presented the best student in the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results, a repeat of their achievement in the previous year. This impressive academic performance is a testament to the school's commitment to excellence and the hard work of its students and teachers. However, Nyondo SS's success is not limited to academics alone. Last Saturday, the school's boy's volleyball and netball teams emerged victorious in the district competitions held at Namawanga SS, demonstrating their prowess in sports as well.

While in a one-on-one with our reporter, Captain Mike Mukula, Says Mahathi Medical Industries LTD Is Not Financially Struggling As It Is Speculated In The Media. Mukula made the clarification after media reports indicating that the medical industry was finally struggling and seeking for government bail out. Mukula is the Chairman and the director at MAHATHI medical industries ltd, which is a private company that manufactures medical products for Uganda and regional markets and approved by national drug authority and national bureau of standards and effectively approved and certified by ISO . Bellow is one of the Write ups Mukula said was fake news:- Health Sector : NRM's Vice Chairman for Eastern Uganda Captain Mikel Mukula, is urging the government to intervene and save Mahathi Medical Industries, a struggling medical company he owns, from closure due to overwhelming debts.  Despite producing quality products, the company has failed to secure a market, leading to a buildup of...