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S.Sudan joins Kenya and impounds over 40 tones of substandard maize from Uganda.

At least 40 containers of substandard maize flour were confiscated at the Nimule border, said the Chief Executive Officer of the South Sudan Bureau of Standards, Mary Gordon. Addressing the media yesterday in Juba during the commemoration of World Meteorology Day, Gordon said a number of tested maize flours from Uganda were confirmed to be substandard. “We have tested a lot of maize containers, and we found through measurements that there are some levels of aflatoxins that are higher than normal limits,” she said, adding, “We stopped them from moving, and we are doing further investigations.” She said the test the Bureau of Standards had conducted was preliminary, and they are awaiting results from another test to get conclusive information. “After our test, we have stopped the 40 containe...

May302023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

MTN re-introduces MTN Webphone with Webex.

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MTN Uganda has announced the relaunch of MTN Webphone with Webex, an innovative communication solution that enables MTN customers in the diaspora to make calls back home at local calling rates. This solution is being relaunched in partnership with Cisco, the global leader in video conferencing and messaging solutions. MTN Webphone with Webex is not just a calling application; it is a comprehensive platform that enables users to enjoy a wide range of communication tools, including chatting, conference calling and seamless file sharing from any location around the world. With this cutting-edge solution, MTN customers can keep their business operations running smoothly, connect with friends and family in Uganda at affordable local rates, and collaborate effortlessly with employees and busines...

May302023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Uganda scoops second prize at the Huawei ICT global finals in China.

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Uganda teams have scooped second prize at the previously concluded seventh Huawei ICT global finals that took place in Shenzhen China, Huawei’s headquarter from 23rd to 28th May 2023. The event’s culmination was a competition between finalists in 146 teams from 36 countries. Before the Final, more than 120,000 students from more than 2000 universities in 74 countries and regions around the world took part in the ICT Competition. The competition results were announced on 27th May 2023 at the closing ceremony in Shenzhen and team Uganda took second prize in the network and cloud track out of 146 teams in each of their tracks. The Network team of Uganda comprised of teams from Makerere and Kyambogo, the cloud track team were comprised of team from Muni university each having three students. A...

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Guidelines unveiled ahead of Martyrs day celebrations.

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The traffic police have released a road map for pilgrims and road users alike ahead of Martyrs Day celebrations scheduled for June 03, 2023. SSP Rogers Nsereko Kauma, the Kampala Metropolitan Traffic Police Commander says Jinja, Kampala Highway will have a normal traffic flow while Kireka-Kyaliwajjala road will have one way route to Namugongo Martyrs shrine. No vehicles will be allowed from Kyaliwajjala to Namugongo Catholic shrines, except for VIPs and emergency vehicles. Meanwhile, Kyaliwajjala-Naalya interchange will be reserved for vehicles returning from Namugongo. Kyaliwajjala trading center to the Basillica Catholic Church will be a pedestrian route. Nsereko says Pedestrians will keep right while the left is preserved for VVIP and emergency vehicles. He adds that Very Important Pers...

May302023 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Pallaso finally speaks out after a video of him beating up Allien Skin like a baby.

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In a video that went viral on social media, Pallaso is seen physically assaulting Alien Skin with beatings as his team looked on. The self-styled King Of The East was heard constantly commanding Alien Skin to respect him and to say it out loud as he rained punches on him. The Sitya Danger singer was later seen jumping off a police patrol on which he had been bundled. Pallaso, while speaking to a local journalist, revealed that he was attacked by Alien Skin and his gang while rehearsing for his forthcoming concert. The Uganda National Musicians Federation Vice President says that Alien, together with over 150 other people attacked him and distorted his rehearsals. Pallaso notes that Alien Skin then started taunting him while belittling him using ghetto jargons, something that made him lose ...

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DNA results indicate 10 of Samona’s children are not biologically his.

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Renowned tycoon Michael Kasawuli, commonly known as Samona, has found himself embroiled in a disconcerting situation as DNA test results allegedly indicated that 10 out of his reported 25 children do not biologically belong to him. Reports indicated that Samona believed he fathered all 25 children from his four wives. However, subsequent DNA tests allegedly demonstrated that he is the biological father of only 15 children. The two children whose names are withheld are a 24-year-old man and a 13-year-old girl. In an emotionally charged interview last week, Nantume shared the couple’s journey, which began in 1988. She tearfully expressed her disappointment, accusing Samona of betrayal after years of working together and even recalling a time when he relied on her for clothing. Nantume who di...

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Biden promises tough penalties on Uganda for allowing Anti-Gay law.

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The President of the United States of America Joe Bidden has expressed disappointment with the government of Uganda following the enactment of the anti-homosexuality act. In a statement released by the White House, President Biden said the Act is a tragic violation of universal human rights, and not worthy of the Ugandan people as it jeopardizes the prospects of critical economic growth for the entire country. “I join with people around the world including many in Uganda in calling for its immediate repeal. No one should have to live in constant fear for their life or be subjected to violence and discrimination. It is wrong,” Biden said. According to Biden, the Anti-Homosexuality Act has joined a list of alarming trends of human rights abuses in Uganda, hence a threat to everyone residing ...

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Alcoholism and reckless behavior major causes of shootings.

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As police continue to investigate the country’s increasing number of shootings, preliminary findings indicate that they have been accelerated by indiscipline, reckless behavior, and alcoholism among some armed security personnel. This applies to all security organizations in the country, both government and private. While speaking to the press in Kampala, Police spokesperson Fred Enanga stated that the joint security agencies are actively reviewing all recent incidents of shootings in the country, but so far the investigations have led to three major causes that have been identified. “As the joint security agencies, we are continuously engaging our commanders and stakeholders in private security on how to suppress aggressive conduct and reckless behavior in an activity that has been rolled...

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Shabaab fighters killed as ATMIS retaliates attack on UPDF base.

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A joint African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) force has killed several Al Shabaab fighters in a retaliatory attack on the terrorists who last week attacked a UPDF forward operating base in Buulo Mareer. In a statement on Monday evening, ATMIS said they successfully pursued the fleeing terrorists who had earlier been involved in the attack and scores killed. “ATMIS and Somalia National Army troops have successfully pursued the fleeing Al-Shabaab terrorists involved in the ATMIS forward operating base attack in Buulo Mareer. A substantial number of the terrorists have been eliminated,” ATMIS said in a brief statement. They said the joint force also retrieved multiple weapons which had been looted from the forward operating base. “ATMIS remains committed to fighting terrorism an...