Nyege Nyege stands as one of the most vibrant festivals in Africa, drawing crowds to Jinja, a picturesque tourist destination in eastern Uganda. September heralds the convergence of global revelers seeking the boundless allure of Nyege Nyege, an annual musical spectacle. This celebration caters to the music aficionados, fashion enthusiasts, …
Read More »
Amid recent terror alerts issued by the United Kingdom and the United States governments, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Geoffrey Katsigazi, has assured the general public of maximum security in Uganda, particularly during the ongoing Nyege-Nyege music festival in Jinja City. The UK and US advisories advised caution for …
Read More »
Tensions are escalating at Makerere University as staff associations raise objections to the implementation of the Biometric Access System on campus, defying directives from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe. Staff members, represented by associations including the Makerere University Academic Association-MUASA, Makerere University Administrative Staff Association-MASA, and National Union of Education …
Read More »
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) revealed that a significant number of employers, totaling 15,664, have not fulfilled their legal obligation to contribute funds for their employees, as mandated by law. This revelation came to light through Patrick Ayota, the Managing Director of NSSF, during a press conference that coincided …
Read More »
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in a recent luncheon at State House Entebbe, shared essential advice for athletes, emphasizing the significance of discipline for success in their sports careers. Hosted by the President and the First Lady, who also serves as the Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, the …
Read More »
In a recent interview with Cool FM, Yemi Alade candidly addressed the mounting societal pressure exerted on her by close friends and relatives, emphasizing the expectations to enter into matrimony and start a family. Alade artfully maneuvered the inquiries, skillfully deflecting assumptions by her management that she might have already …
Read More »
A number of companies have expressed their opposition to the government’s proposal to grant the contract for the supply of petroleum products directly from the refineries to VITOL. These firms contend that such an arrangement would establish a monopoly within the industry. Concerns have been raised, suggesting that concentrating the …
Read More »
Gerald Siranda, Uganda’s representative to the East African Legislative Assembly, has been authorized to take legal action against the East African Community in the East African Court of Justice, located in Arusha, Tanzania. Siranda’s aim is to seek a legal interpretation regarding the powers of the assembly and the council …
Read More »
Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, has brought attention to the government’s initiation of investigations into the disappearance of 18 individuals purportedly affiliated with the National Unity Platform, an Opposition political party. Mpuuga has emphasized the importance of transparency in these investigations, stressing the need for a …
Read More »
In a seismic shift for the global entertainment industry, rumors are swirling that Rwanda might be the chosen destination for the 2025 Grammy Awards. This prospect is not just an ambitious move for the small East African nation but also a potential milestone, as it could mark the very first …
Read More »
The Hoima Post – Trustable News 24 -7