development

President Kibaki addresses MPs in Uganda

  President Mwai Kibaki of Kernya has addressed members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) inKampalatoday. While addressing EALA members, President Kibaki called for economic diversification among the community member states ofRwanda,Kenya,Uganda,BurundiandTanzania. Kibaki is the chairperson of the East African Community Heads of State Summit and he said that EAC member states need to […]

Sudhiru Rupereria fights with Bebe Cool over ush40m

Uganda’s property mogul, Sudhiru Rupereria is in fight with singer Bebe Cool over 40 millionUgandashillings. The development comes after Bebe Cool recently made a successful show at Munyonyo Resort Hotel Bebe Cool collected approximately 300 millionUgandashillings.  It should also be noted that hundreds of fans attended Bebe Cool’s show not because of his weight as […]

Tullow Oil launches Scholarship Scheme in partnership with the British Council.

News Release: Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) has today announced the launch of the Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme (TGSS) in partnership with the British Council. The scheme, which forms a key part of Tullow’s overall approach to education and capacity building, will support postgraduate degree, technical training and vocational studies. The scholarships aim to support local […]

Opposition political parties ready to meet NRM and Museveni

It has been revealed that all opposition political parties are considering having a special meeting soon to discuss all they need if there is to be dialogue between them and the president Museveni According to DP president, Nobert Mao preparations are under way to have the meeting in place before the long awaited dialogue. However, […]

US names Scott H. DeLisi as new ambassador to Uganda

Former US Ambassador to Nepal Scott H. DeLisi has been named the new US Ambassador to Uganda. DeLisi will replace current Ambassador Jerry P. Lanier after the changes are by the US Senate. DeLisi wrote in his Facebook status that he had got a White House notification about his new posting to Uganda. By the […]

Tullow oil shows promising future in its 2011 end of year statement

Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) issues this Trading Statement in respect of its financial year to 31 December 2011. This is in advance of the Group’s Full Year Results, which are scheduled for release on 14 March 2012. The Operational Update is in respect of recent production, development and exploration activities. The information contained herein has […]

France Appoints new Ambassador to the East Africa Community

The new Ambassador of France to the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Mr. Marcel Escure today presented his accreditation letter to the Secretary General of the East African Community Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera as Special Representative of France to the Community. Amb. Escure replaces Mr. Jacques Champagne de Labriolle whose tour of duty as France’s […]

Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II to open Buganda bank

 The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II nowadays is interested in nothing but development. As usual the Kabaka is proving that he is a man of few words but actions.  After making a joint deal with a Kampala Businessman Sebalamu to build ‘Freedom city’ shopping mall in Namasuba PWD zone, the Kabaka now wants […]

UN-Habitat pledges more support to East Africa

The UN-Habitat has pledged to give more support to East African countries ofUganda,Rwanda,Kenya,BurundiandTanzania. Speaking inRwanda, the Executive Director of UN-Habitat Joan Clos said habitat wants to support the urbanization of East Africa starting withRwanda.  Clos recommended East Africa’s implementation of the urbanization programme, and added that UN-Habitat will continue support eastAfrica’s development plans. All the […]

President Kibaki arrives in Uganda to pick degree certificate

Kenya’s President, Mwai Kibaki has arrived inUgandatoday afternoon to receive a certificate of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws fromMakerereUniversity. The Kenyan president will pick the transcript on Tuesday this week.  Kibaki will collect the certificate on the last day of the 62nd graduation ceremony ofMakerereUniversity.MakerereUniversity observed that Kibaki has distinguished himself as a visionary Kenyan […]