After missing on the list of the newly appointed ministers, Frank Gashumba has defended himself and bragged that maybe Museveni is preparing him for the role of Bank of Uganda governor. Gashumba made his intentions clear during a recent appearance on NBS TV’s barometer program, citing the vacant position left since the passing of Governor Mutebile in 2022. Addressing speculations about his suitability for ministerial positions, Gashumba pointed out the available vacancies, including the governorship of the Bank of Uganda and the Inspector General of Police (IGP). He hinted at the possibility of being appointed to one of these positions,…
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This Thursday morning, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba-the first-son will kickstart work as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). He is expected to be handed over office by Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi-the outgoing CDF during a ceremony at the 4th Division headquarters in Gulu. Gen Salim Saleh will preside over the event. President Museveni this past Thursday replaced Gen Mbadi with Muhoozi. Mbadi was appointed Minister of State in charge of trade. During his reign as Chief of Land Forces, Muhoozi, 49, focused on enhancing the army’s combat capabilities and welfare of soldiers. “We will be building an efficient, modern, and accountable force…
At a event that took place at Kololo Independence Grounds, Uganda’s Fountain of Honour, President Museveni opened, the Salaam Bank, Uganda’s first ever licensed Islamic Banking institution. Islamic banking is a form of banking based on Islamic principles. Basically, in Islamic banking it is not allowed to pay and receive interest but rather it is based on profit sharing. Islamic banks focus on generating returns on investments through investment tools that are “Sharia” compliant. The President launched the bank on Wednesday during Ramathan dua prayers organised by the Office of the National Chairman-NRM at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. President Museveni further…
Museveni has pledged to pardon some opposition politicians who are languishing in jails. “We can look into the cases of people who were burning tyres on our roads and those who beat up people,” said Museveni in reference to NUP supporters engaged in violent acts during the 2021 general elections. “But those who are accused of capital offences such as murders, it will be hard to set them free,” he added. Museveni made the remarks on Wednesday during the swearing-in of new ministers at State House Entebbe. This was after the State Minister of Gender and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara…
National Unity Platform (NUP) Principle Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) recently confirmed that a section of fellow leaders in his party are planning to force him out of the party leadership. He explained that a number of politicians in 2020 decided to join him and his party to get political offices after establishing that Ugandans had embraced him and his people. Bobi Wine revealed that these people immediately after winning political offices started fighting him and boasting that they should be the ones to lead the struggle because of their political experience, and him and other leaders who formed NUP…
As Ugandan continue to pray for ill legislator, the Personal Assistant of Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, Alex Luwemba, has revealed that the legislator is now improving and can speak, eat, walk, and recognize visitors. According to Luwemba, there has been significant improvement from his condition when he was admitted on December 23, 2023. The MP has since been hospitalized at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi for three months. Since being released from Luzira prison about two years ago, Ssegirinya has been in and out of the hospital battling lung diseases, hypertension, skin cancer, among other…
A prominent lady has already established an entire society dedicated only to females, and no man, not even one, is permitted to enter. Umuja, in Kenya’s Samburu region, is an excellent example of this. This is where Rebecca Lolosoli grew up. She is the sole one who founded the female-only community. Rebecca was in an emotionally abusive relationship 30 years ago, when she was abused and degraded as if she were a second-class citizen. When she looked outside, though, she saw she wasn’t alone. She was not the only woman who had been raped and tormented. It’s usual for young children…
The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among has officially declared her decision not to effect the replacement of Mathias Mpuuga as Parliamentary Commissioner, as confirmed by a letter addressed to the National Unity Platform (NUP). In the letter, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, sighted the legal complexities involved in recalling a commissioner elected by Parliament. Among emphasised that political parties are restricted to nominating candidates for positions, with the actual appointment or dismissal falling under the jurisdiction of Parliament.”Parliament Commissioners are elected by Parliament… Once elected, commissioners cease to serve individual party interests and serve Parliament as…
Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman popularly known as “El Chapo” is a Mexican born in 1957. In his life, Chapo was a drugLord and former leader of an international crime Syndicate. Due to these acts Chapo had hard time to live freely with people since government was always on his neck. In fact Chapo is considered one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world thereby becoming most wanted individual.In several occasions Chapo has been jailed and end up escaping, therefore next time he was captured high security was installed to him in Mexico and later taken to USA for high…
Sky Cruise, a groundbreaking concept depicted in a viral concept video, proposes a massive flying machine capable of accommodating 5,000 passengers while boasting luxurious amenities and a zero-carbon footprint. This futuristic vision draws inspiration from historical references like Jonathan Swift’s literature and animated films. Passengers could access Sky Cruise through chartered planes or commercial airliners, landing directly on the aircraft. Once aboard, they would enjoy panoramic views, fine dining, and various entertainment options, all managed by advanced artificial intelligence ensuring smooth navigation through turbulent weather. Promoted as the “future of transport” by its creator, Hashem Alghaili, Sky Cruise features 20…