Day: November 2, 2023

Renowned Masaka businessman, Emmanuel Kawesi Lwasa, has broken his silence on his recent arrest, alleging that BBS Television breached their agreement. Lwasa was arrested last week from his residence and arraigned before the Mengo Grade One Magistrates Court, where he was remanded for failing to settle a Shs18 million debt. He was subsequently released on bail after clearing the debt on Monday. In an interview on Wednesday, the businessman disclosed that he had entered into a one-year advertisement contract with BBS Television. Lwasa claims that the television station violated the terms of this contract, which led to a series of entanglements. The contract pertained to advertisements for his “Lwasa Events” company and Tarven Kick club in Nyendo, Masaka, and these commercials were aired on ...

Billboard advertising has long been a powerful marketing tool, with its large, eye-catching displays in high-traffic areas effectively raising awareness for countless brands and campaigns. However, as we appreciate the efficacy of this strategy in our marketing communication plan at MTN Uganda, we also recognize the importance of responsible disposal of billboard materials for the sake of the environment and safety. Martin Sebuliba, the Senior Manager of Brand and Communications at MTN Uganda, sheds light on a pressing issue - the environmental impact of discarded billboard skins. These skins, typically made of non-biodegradable vinyl, can pose a threat to the environment if not managed properly. With approximately 69 billboard sites across the country and more than 200,000 square ...

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson, Colonel Deo Akiiki, has said that their joint intelligence-led operation conducted on Tuesday resulted in the death of several ADF rebels on Lake Edward, near the Kayanja Landing site in Kasese district. This operation comes in the wake of the rebels’ involvement in the killing of two foreign tourists and their Ugandan guide in Queen Elizabeth National Park last month, an incident that garnered international attention and condemnation. Akiiki confirmed the success of their operation, stating, “It is true that some ADF terrorists, whom we have been tracking since the attack on our tourists, finally boarded their boat, and a significant number of them were eliminated last night.” He further disclosed that the pursuit of the ADF splinter...

Police in Agago district have arrested Okello Aldo Akech, a 32-year-old resident of Ocoyo Lamero village in Kaket parish, Lapono sub-county, for the alleged murder of Okwera Tarasisto, a 53-year-old resident of Nyer Ikan South village. The incident occurred on October 23 at 2:30 p.m. According to preliminary investigations conducted by the police, the suspect had repaired the padlock of the victim for a fee of Shs2000. The victim handed over Shs1000 and promised to pay the remaining Shs1000 later. However, the suspect demanded full payment. Tensions escalated and he took a knife from the victim, leading to a violent altercation. The victim was stabbed on the left side of his rib during the altercation Members of the community quickly responded to the scene, capturing the suspect and taking...