April 2024 – Elite News

Apr292024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

The Prime Minister,Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja Launches theHuawei DigiTruck project in Kakumiro District,

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Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja launched the Huawei DigiTruck Project in her home district of Kakumiro yesterday Sunday, 28 th April, 2024 at colorful event attended in large numbers by students, youth, parents and various district officials. The launch was held at the Kakumiro District Headquarter grounds. At the launch the Prime Minister urged the people of Kakumiro to embrace such initiatives from the Uganda government with key partners like Huawei Technologies Uganda. She thanked the management of Huawei Uganda for bringing such initiatives to the people of Kakumiro and Uganda at large. “ICT is the way to go. The whole world is moving digital and Kakumiro can not be left behind. Uganda is also equally moving forward.” said the Prime Minister. She went on to encourage the learners who have be...

Apr272024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Minister Among visits Bunyoro kitara kingdon ahead of their ”EMPANGO”

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The Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Owek. Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi has this afternoon hosted the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Hon. Betty Amongi. The Minister appreciated BKK for its role in mobilising people to embrace development programs and preserving culture. The Prime Minister briefed the Minister about Kingdom programs and the preparations to commemorate the 30th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty Dr Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I, the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara. The main celebrations will be held on 11th June 2024 at BKK Parliament Gardens. Before the main celebrations, there will be Omugo health camp in Kakumiro district on 24th-25th May, Empango Marathon on 8th June at BKK Parliament Gardens where proceeds of the run will equip Kakumiro health ce...

Apr252024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

NARO-KOPIA Cooperation Enhances Agricultural Productivity

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The Director General, National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Dr. Yona Baguma has commended the organisation’s collaboration withthe Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA) for driving Uganda agricultural sector towards transformational growth Speaking at a high-level policy workshop celebrating the 15th anniversary of KOPIA in Seoul, South Korea on Monday, April 23, 2024 Dr. Baguma noted that the collaboration was driving sustainable growth, improving livelihoods, and fostering economic development across the country. He cited the impressive results among citrus farmers in Teso sub region who have experienced a substantial increase in both yield and income over the past few years following the implementation of the Citrus Model Village. “Farmers annual yield in...

Apr252024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

MTN Uganda and Tooro Kingdom Join Forces for the 3rdEdition of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup

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Fort Portal, Uganda. - MTN Uganda, in continuedpartnership with Tooro Kingdom, proudly announces the launch of the highly anticipated3rd edition of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup. Building upon the success of previous years, this tournament aims to promote healthy living, sports development, and raise awareness about HIV/AIDS within the Tooro region. The Masaza Football and Bicycle Racing Tournament, organized by Tooro Kingdom, stands as a testament to the power of unity and community engagement. With MTN Uganda's commitment to empowering communities and fostering positive change, this collaboration reflects a shared vision of building a healthier and more vibrant society. Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Steven Kiyingi, speaking on behalf of Tooro Kingdom, expressed gratitude towards MTN Ug...

Apr222024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Huawei Calls on Developers to Build Native Apps for HarmonyOS

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Huawei Calls on Developers to Build Native Apps for HarmonyOS At the 21 st Huawei Analyst Summit, Huawei's rotating chairman, Eric Xu, urged developers to collaborate on the development of native apps for the company's mobile operating system HarmonyOS. "We call on all app developers and owners in China to join our HarmonyOS-native app ecosystem as soon as possible, and work together to deliver a better experience to consumers," said Xu. HarmonyOS is the company's next-generation operating system that can run on a wide range of smart devices, e.g. smartphones, wearables, tablet computers and smart TVs. By the end of 2023, HarmonyOS had been deployed on more than 800 million devices. According to Counterpoint Research, Harmony OS reached 4% of the global market share...

Apr192024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Customer-Centric Excellence: MTN Uganda Named Fastest Mobile Network by Ookla

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At MTN Uganda, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. It is this customer-centric approach that has propelled us to be recognized as the Fastest Mobile Network in Uganda in 2023 by Ookla, a global authority in internet testing and analysis. This prestigious accolade, received by our CEO, Sylvia Mulinge, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, is a testament to our relentless commitment to providing exceptional connectivity experiences to our customers. Achieving the status of the fastest mobile network in Uganda is not a result of chance but the outcome of strategic investments, technological innovation, and dedicated teamwork. Over the years, we have consistently invested in cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative technologies to enhance network speed, coverage, and rel...

Apr192024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Bryan White Reportedly Gifts Nambooze,Tinatine Shs8M and 5M

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Annie recently disclosed an instance where she was a beneficiary of Bryan White’s generosity, shedding light on the philanthropic side of the socialite. During an interview with Bryan White, who had just returned to Uganda from Dubai, Oze, whose real name is Annet Nambooze, reminisced about the time White handed her approximately Shs 8 million. Reflecting on White’s past generosity, Oze mentioned the substantial sums of money he had distributed, prompting a brief moment of amusement when White humorously inquired if she had utilized the money to purchase land. This exchange hinted at the varied intentions behind the allocation of funds to celebrities, with White expressing his desire to ensure a meaningful impact on society and the transformation of beneficiaries’ lives. In his prime, Wh...

Apr172024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Second Agribusiness Mkutano to Focus on Cultivating Resilience and Climate Finance for Sustainable Economic Growth in Uganda

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he 2nd Agribusiness Mkutano themed “Cultivating Resilience: Agribusiness and Climate Finance as an Anchor for Sustainable Economic Growth in Uganda,” is set to take place on April 16th, 2024, at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala. Organised under the hashtags #agribusiness24 and #agrimkutano24, the Mkutano will spotlight critical developments in agribusiness, ranging from global geopolitical shifts and technological advancements to innovative finance and climate-smart practices. Despite Uganda's vast potential with 80% of its land suitable for thriving agricultural produce, only 35% is being profitably utilised. The sector, which contributes less than 25% to Uganda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employs over 60% of the Ugandan population (UBOS, 2023), presenting significant opportunities for tra...

Apr162024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

FORTEBET SURPRISES NAKASEKE, WOBULENZI, BOMBO PUNTERS WITH WITH MEGA GIFTS

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It was an exciting experience over the weekend as ForteBet, Uganda’s leading betting company gave a surprise package of gifts to its clients. Hundreds of clients walked away with hundreds of free gifts that included brand new phones, T-shirts, jerseys, caps and many others. All these gifts were given out at all ForteBet centres in Semuto, Kapeeka, Nakaseke, Wobulenzi, Bombo, Kalule and Busula. Away from the above gifts, ForteBet also gave out many reflector jackets to bodaboda riders in Kapeeka. Talking to us just before the give-away, the company Brand Ambassador, Alex Muhangi, in company of the Media Manager, John Nanyumba, said that, “We want to thank our dear clients for the endless love for ForteBet. This is why we always keep coming back to say to them; THANK YOU.”

Apr102024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

FORTEBET LIGHTS UP NAKASONGOLA, LUWERO, MIGYERA WITH PRICELESS GIFTS

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ForteBet, Uganda’s leading betting company over the weekend again did what it is good at-gifting its customers with priceless goodies. Hundreds of clients walked away with hundreds of free gifts that included brand new phones, T-shirts, jerseys, caps and many others. All these gifts were given out at all ForteBet centres in Nakasongola, Luweero, Migyera, Kakooge, Kiwoko and Kikyusa. Away from the above gifts, ForteBet also gave out many reflector jackets to bodaboda riders in Luweero. Talking to us just before the give-away, the company Brand Ambassador, Alex Muhangi, in company of the Media Manager, John Nanyumba, said that, “Every Ugandan is so special and deserves a lot from forteBet because they are the reason this company is number one in Uganda. Our clients have been part of the g...