Africa

China to sponsor Kampala-Jinja Expressway

China to sponsor Kampala-Jinja Expressway

A Chinese state-owned company, China Railway 17th Bureau Group Company has pledged to partner with a local contractor in the construction of the 95km Kampala – Jinja expressway (KJE). Mr He Ping, the company’s chairman for Africa business led a delegation to President Yoweri Museveni‘s home in Rwakitura and promised to finance the project. “if […]

Government enters deal with US company to manufacture smart phones in Uganda

Government enters deal with  US company to manufacture smart phones in Uganda

The Uganda Government has entered into a deal with an American-based company, CTI Africa, to start manufacturing smart mobile phones in Uganda. The phone production will be conducted by LifeMobile, which is also a member of CTI Africa on 6th Street in Industrial Area. The announcement was made by Evelyn Anite, the Minister of State […]

Uganda should make Universities free just like Liberia -UPC

Uganda should make Universities free just like Liberia -UPC

The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has advised the Uganda government to borrow a leaf from Liberia and make University education free to all Ugandan students. In a press conference held at Uganda house on Wednesday, Michael Osinde, the UPC spokesperson showed concern on the number of students admitted to higher education compared to the number of […]

Uganda Christian University(UCU) students form anti-corruption coalition

Uganda Christian University(UCU) students form anti-corruption coalition

Students at the Mukono- based Uganda Christian University(UCU) have formed a group that will help to fight the wide spread corruption scandal in Uganda. The team was a result of the five- day event at the Department of Public Administration and Governance under the theme: “Towards a more strategic partnership in the fight against corruption […]

Uhuru Kenyatta makes surprise visit to pupils during primary leaving examinations

The president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, on Wednesday surprised  President primary candidates at Uhuru Gardens Primary School in Nairobi when he visited them hours prior to Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam. The President was escorted by the Kenya Education Cabinet secretary, Amina Mohamed and Kenya National Examinations Council(KNEC) Chairman, Professor George Magoha. Addressing candidates […]

UK Investors struggle to get Shares in Uganda oil sector

UK Investors struggle to get Shares in Uganda oil sector

Investors from the United Kingdom have paid a second visit to Uganda to pave way on how they can improve their chances at acquiring some shares from the Uganda oil and gas sector The businessmen from 11 UK companies, that deal in petrochemical, pipeline, power and renewable industries, met up with senior Ugandan delegates on […]

Uhuru Kenyatta not interested in changing Kenya’s constitution

Uhuru Kenyatta not interested in changing Kenya’s constitution

President Uhuru Kenyatta revealed his intentions of not willing to change the constitution in order to run for another term in office. This was said in an interview with Richard Quest of CNN on Friday last week, a video that was later released on Monday. “I’m not interested in a third term,” Mr Kenyatta replied […]

Archbishop Cyprian Kizito wants tithe to be deducted from monthly salaries

Archbishop Cyprian Kizito wants tithe to be deducted from monthly salaries

The archbishop of Kampala archdiocese,Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has proposed that the tithe should be directly imposed on people’s monthly salaries. During a mass at Rubaga cathedral, the archbishop condemned Christians’ actions of dodging the tithe yet its an obligation and not an option. Dr. Kizito is ready to table the proposal before president Yoweri Museveni […]

Makerere University to issue transcripts to students before graduation

Makerere University to issue transcripts to students before graduation

Makerere University has initiated a new routine to issue out transcripts to gruaduads  before the graduation ceremony. This, according to the University, will take into effect this 69th graduation ceremony. The management has therefore commenced the printing of the transcripts for the students who will graduate in January 2019. In an interview with Daily Monitor, […]

Hunt for Sharon murderers extended to Uganda

Hunt for Sharon murderers extended to Uganda

Investigators on the second year Rongo University student, Sharon Otieno murder have moved to Uganda and Tanzania to hunt down more three suspects. Police reports that the suspects directly participated in the brutal mutilation of the seven months pregnant mother. “It is true we have extended the search to Uganda and Tanzania,” Mr George Kinoti, […]