Kyadondo East legislator and presidential hopeful Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine has officially presented his 2021 presidential bid to Buganda Kingdom Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. Kyagulanyi arrived at Bulange Mengo on Wednesday amidst crowds and police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse some of his supporters. […]
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Government releases another batch of home-schooling materials for learners
Government through the National Curriculum Development Centre has released the second batch of home-schooling materials for learners at various school levels throughout the country. According to a message from the Ministry of Education and Sports, the soft copies of the materials are now available for collection by the learners in […]
Man Netted for alleged theft of Phones
Police in masaka has arrested a 26 year old man for allegedly stealing mobile phones and other accessories. David Mutebi, a resident of Kyabakuza was arrested after residents making an alarm on suspecting him to be a thief, an allegation he denies. Muhammad Nsubuga the police spokesperson of masaka metropolitan […]
Government through Ministries of Micro Finance and Luweero Triangle encouraged to support Voc. Skilling Initiatives.
The ministry of health has launched a cleaning campaign in different districts of the country. A pilot study was conducted in Mbale and Bulambuli districts in different homesteads to ascertain how Ugandans maintain personal hygiene as a means to curb the spread of covid-19. In the efforts to continue promote […]
BUGIRI FARMERS HAIL GOVERNMENT FOR AGRICULUTURE CLUSTERS
Farmers in the eastern district of Bugiri have welcomed the governments’ intervention of construction Ten Agriculture Cluster projects in the area These clusters aim at adding value to the agricultural produces for farmers before setting them off for various markets Umar Kagoda, a former NRM youth district chairperson recalls why […]
TRUMP SET TO REMOVE SUDAN FROM STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM LIST
US President, Donald Trump, has said Sudan will come off a list of state sponsors of terror if it pays compensation of $335m (£259m). Sudanese Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, responded by saying the funds had been transferred but there was no immediate US confirmation. Sudan has been listed since 1993 […]
PUBLIC WARNED AGAINST WEARING GAZETTED MILITARY ATTIRE
UPDF will continue to enforce its operations to discourage the use of military attire illegally. Brigadier Flavia Byekwaso the UPDF spokesperson told UBC that the use of military uniform by civilians creates confusion among the public. She urges those who want to use the attire to seek permission from the […]
NJAGALABWAMI RESIDENTS WORRIED OVER STONE QUARRYING ACTIVITIES
Residents of Njagalabwami in Nakaseke district are appealing to district and government to intervene in a planned stone quarrying venture which they say will endanger their lives. The appeal follows failed attempts by the local leaders, led by the area LC1 chairperson, Sentamu Vincent, to resolve the issue. Worry has […]
TANZANIA TO HOLD ELECTIONS ON THE 28TH OCTOBER
Tanzania is due to hold Presidential and Legislative elections on the 28th of October, 2020. The Chama Cha Mapinduzi, which is the second longest ruling party in Africa, has dominated the politics of Tanzania since the country’s independence in 1961. With just over one week to the elections, opposition parties […]
EUROPE IN RACE AGAINST TIME AFTER CORONAVIRUS CASES SURGE
Corona virus restrictions are taking effect in the Netherlands, the U.K, the Czech Republic and other parts of Europe as nations try to reverse an alarming second wave in new cases. The continent is seeing an average of 100,000 new cases per day, a number higher than any other time […]
ACCUSED SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS AND ONE MONTH IN PRISON
The general Court martial in Makindye has sentenced two convicts to three years and one month in prison on two counts of unlawful possession of firearms. The two and others still at large were found robbing Nsambya Total station belonging to Dr Kiiza Besigye in June, 2019, in Nsambya. The […]
LUBAGA AND MULAGO GET VENTILATORS TO HANDLE COVID-19 PATIENTS
Lubaga and Mulago hospitals have received ventilators-equipment that are vital in handling COVID-19 patients worldwide. The donation curtesy of the Germany embassy in Uganda and the Malteser International is envisaged to boost capacities for both hospitals especially in the wake of another wave of the pandemic. Dr. Andrew Ssekitoleko, the […]
KIGAMBIRA SAFARI LODGE LAUNCHED AT LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
The Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime, launched a high-end tourism eco lodge called Kigambira Safari Lodge at Lake Mburo National Park. Despite COVID-19 setback, the Minister noted that Tourism industry will bounce back stronger, and also revealed that Government will support the recovery process and boost […]
FDC TO EMBARK ON PRE-NOMINATION ACTIVITIES FOR PRESIDENTIAL FLAG BEARER
Forum for Democratic Change-FDC Party has revealed plans of working with other opposition political parties to protect each other from what they term “physical” attacks and vote protection. This was during a press conference where the party leadership unveiled a team to handle campaigns for party flag bearers at all […]
10.000 CRAFT MAKERS TO BENEFIT FROM GRANT
The Ministry of Tourism wildlife and antiquities is developing standards for the Handicrafts and souvenir sector. According to Grace Aulo Mbabazi the coordinator of the Handicraft and souvenirs project, setting standardds is one of the many proactive efforts geared at enhancing sector growth and visibility. Competition from cheaper handicraft imports, […]
POLICE TO RECRUIT 50,000 CONSTABLES FOR 2021 ELECTIONS
Uganda police Force is set to recruit 50,000 police constables to support the force in the forthcoming general elections. According to police Publicist, Fred Enanga, the constables will be recruited and operate in their respective districts, with a monthly pay of 375,200/= As the 2021 general elections get closer, Uganda […]
JOSHUA CHEPTEGEI RETURNS AFTER SUCCESS IN EUROPE
Uganda’s 10,000 meters world record holder Joshua Cheptegei has returned after a successful stay in Europe over the past few weeks. He was received at Entebbe International airport by a delegation from government and Uganda athletics federation. After one of his longest stays in Europe, Joshua Cheptegei has returned home. […]
Don’t Miss Xclusive One On One Interview With Tashina From Jamaica Live On Magic100fm This Friday -Dj Dan Starboy
Dancehall artiste Tashina McKenzie realized a teenage dream when she finally landed a collaboration with her dancehall idol, Vybz Kartel. “Imagine, being a die-hearted Gaza fan and bussing blanks for Vybz Kartel’s bad man song and a bubble to the gal song dem since I was a teenager, so just […]
REGGAE & DANCEHALL DJ DAN STARBOY TO HOST NATTY KING -FROM JAMAICA ON MAGIC100FM THIS SPECIAL FRIADY
Natty King ,Born Kevin Roberts in 1977 in the Eastern parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica, Natty King emerged on the reggae scene in the early 2000. He was influenced by singers as Burning Spear and Luciano, who is his personal role model. Natty King is a conscious modern roots & culture artist, delivering conscious […]
UBC TV’S REGGAE AND DANCEHALL AMBASSADOR -DJ DAN STARBOY TO HOST TURBULENCE FROM JAMAICA ON MAGIC100FM
Turbulence (born Sheldon Campbell )on 11 January 1980) is a Jamaican reggae artist. He is a self-proclaimed member of the Rastafari movement. He was discovered in 1999 by Philip “Fatis” Burrell. He has released a number of albums including I Believe, United, Notorious – The Album, Songs of Solomon, Triumphantly, Join Us and Hail The King and was featured in an episode of the BBC documentary series Storyville. […]
African-American voters could prove to be key in November vote
African American voters could prove to be key in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. When Democrats lost out to Donald Trump four years ago, a key factor was the decline in the African American turnout. But after months of social unrest over the issue of racism, the Biden-Harris campaign hopes […]
France to impose night-time curfew to curb 2nd wave of coronavirus
France is to impose a night-time curfew on Paris and eight other French cities from this weekend, from 9pm until 6am in the morning in a bid to halt spiralling Covid infection rates in the country, President Emmanuel Macron has announced. It will kick-in from midnight on October 17 and […]
SPEAKER KADAGA TO ADVOCATE FOR KEY ISSUES
A total of 19 candidates including the speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga have been successfully nominated for the position of members of Parliament in Kamuli district. Kamuli district returning officer Kenneth Kayabwe says the first day of the exercise has been successful with zero irregularities registered In Kamuli district, 19 […]
NAMAGABI RESIDENTS DEMONSTRATE OVER POWER
Residents of Namagabi A village in Kayunga Town Council in Kayunga district this Thursday morning blocked the road from Kayunga town to Nkokonjeru, protesting against load shading in their area. It is alleged that for more than three weeks now, they have been experiencing power load shading, something that has […]
Sheema district MP nominations
Parliamentary nominations also took place in Sheema district. Take a watch. Sheema district has seen most of its popular MP contestants and flag bearers being nominated on the first day to run in the 2021 general elections. Among them were Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye who has shocked the district after being […]
KIBOGA POLITICAL LEADERS RALLY PEOPLE BEHIND UNITY
National Resistance Movement leaders from Kiboga district have called for togetherness to ensure economic and sociopolitical progress. Government Chief Whip Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa underscores roots for partriotism, pan Africanism and democracy for economic development. She was addressing NRM supporters in Kiboga shortly after being nominated to contest for Woman Member […]
MINISTER NABAKOOBA TO BE NOMINATED ON FRIDAY.
Nomination of candidates for parliamentary seats in mityana district has been peaceful on the first day with candidates observing the standard operating procedures. The district EC returning officer in Mityana Makubuya Steven told UBC that out of the 15 candidates sofar nominated, only two had issues. UBC has learnt that […]
HUGE TURN UP OF ASPIRANTS AMIDST TIGHT SECURITY
Nominations for Directly elected Member of Parliament Wakiso district were filled with tensions when aspirants provoked Police on their way to being nominated. More than 50 candidates are sting for different posts in this locality. Nominations for directly elected Members of Parliament for Wakiso district started at exactly 8am in […]
JAKANA NADULI NOT NOMINATED
A son to former minister without portfolio Hajji Abdul Naduli has not been nominated as candidate to contest for Nakaseke Central seat in Nakaseke district due to a mismatch of his names appearing on his academic papers and the National ID. Academic documents have Jakana Sulaiman while National Identify Card […]
WEST NILE LEADERS IN A DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Officials from The office of the prime minister and Greater Nebbi elders have discussed a comprehensive framework aimed at transforming the people of Nebbi, Zombo and Pakwach districts. The meeting was chaired by the state minister for northern Uganda Grace Kwiyucwiny at Royal Atlas Hotel in Nebbi district Elders drawn […]