How safe is “low priced” drinking water sold in Kampala

How safe is “low priced” drinking water sold in Kampala

By Isingoma John, Ultimate Media Water is life. In Kampala city, which harbors over one million workers during the day, many people are faced with the daily challenge of finding safe and affordable water. Many people drink water to survive, minding less about the quality or safety of the water. Because there is an ever-increasing […]

FUELING THE NATION

FUELING THE NATION

By Burite Joseph It is easier for most Ugandan drivers to entrust a million shillings with a kid than pull into a fuel station and look the other side sure of having their whole worth of fuel. Such has been the perception towards a pump attendant that the notoriety associated with it virtually eludes the […]

How can African farmers protect their crops?

How can African farmers protect their crops?

Ultimate Media Crop cultivation forms the largest activity pack of most people in Africa who are engaged in agriculture, which is the backbone of most African economies and livelihoods. Cultivating crops and ensuring that they grow up to harvest of satisfactory yields is an activity or yearning of many African farmers. Since time immemorial, farmers […]

Uganda Rotarians mobilize money to eradicate polio

Ultimate Media Ugandan Rotarians have joined fellow Rotarians across the world to solicit funds, which will help African countries eradicate polio. The chairperson and National coordinator of the Global polio eradication initiative in Uganda, Henry Kyemba says they are soliciting 200 million US dollars to add on to the 900 million US dollars which their […]

Students receive leadership training

Ultimate Media Over 100 students from different universities have received training in leadership and management skills. The training programme under the theme, Inspiring Women in Leadership, was organized by the International Republican Institute and the African Youth Development Link to identify young women in universities and develop their leadership skills. The students also held a […]

Karim Hirji refuses to refund Chogm cash

Ultimate Media The proprietor of the Imperial group of companies Karim Hirji has maintained he will not refund any money to the government for accommodation of CHOGM delegates. Imperial Royal one of Karim Hirji’s hotels in Kampala was contracted to provide accommodation in 2007 for delegates who were coming for CHOGM meeting in Munyonyo. The […]

Jeema cautions EC on election misconduct

Jeema cautions EC on election misconduct

Ultimate Media As the Electoral Commission (EC) prepares to organize 2011 general elections, the President General of Justice Forum (Jeema), Kibirige Mayanja has cautioned it against conducts that may damage the integrity of the commission. He urges EC to make zero tolerance to vote rigging, intimidation and indiscipline of some of the candidates. Kibirige urges […]

Police nets 3 over car theft

Ultimate Media The Police in Kampala are holding three suspects in connection with the theft of a car in Namasuba along Kampala Entebbe road. The suspects were arrested today morning with help of the area residents. The suspects had stolen the land Cruiser vehicle from a parking yard. The Police spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Region, […]

Baganda will not vote NRM candidates

Baganda will not vote NRM candidates

Ultimate Media The people of Buganda will not give votes to MPs who supported the controversial Land Amendments Bill (now land act). The Cultural Minister in Buganda kingdom, Nsubuga Nsambu says the MPs who supported and backed the passing into law the controversial Land Bill disrespected the Kabaka of Buganda so they will not get […]