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Uganda’s president, Yoweri K. Museveni Addressed a rally this afternoon at Nyarukoma village, Nyantungo Sub-county, Kyenjojo District. The president appreciated the people of Kyenjojo District for supporting the NRM during the war and later through the various election cycles. This particular county, Mwenge South, gave me the highest number of votes in the last election, explaining why I chose to ...

A body of Najjita Irene, 60, was on Thursday recovered by Police in Kassanda, the woman who is said to be Maj. Gen Kasirye Gwanga’s young sister had disappeared two weeks back. Check also: Kotido Police Arrests Parents Who Killed Their Own Baby Wamala region police spokesperson, Mr Ochom Norbert confirmed that the deceased’s body was retrieved from the pit-latrine which ...

President Museveni held a lively, engaging meeting with over 1,000 leaders from Tooro sub-region this afternoon at Kalya Courts Hotel in Fort Portal town. The discussion lasted over three hours and he thanks the leaders for turning up in large numbers. Whereas the NRM government has done well in restoring and maintaining security, built new roads etc, we must now ...

Budding entrepreneur, Benedicta Nanyonga who makes a living through selling straw bags is seeking funding to expand her business. The former staff of Bank of Uganda who makes various crafts from straws says her business is overwhelmed with orders from foreign countries. “We urgently need $20,000 to purchase straw machine to double our production so as to increase on our ...

The number of citizens using agent banking services has hit record of 6000  just one year after agent banking  services was introduced, Agent Banking Company of Uganda Chief Executive Officer Richard Yego has disclosed. “commercial banks have reported 40%in cash deposits,withdrawal,school fees payment  transaction volume growth of customers moving from traditional branches to agents. Agents have also facilitated recruitment of ...