A man in his early 40s found himself on the brink of madness, purportedly having fallen victim to a conmen that drained him of Ushs 5 million at the hands of unidentified individuals. The unfolding incident, captured on video by onlookers, initially conveyed the man’s claim of being conned a staggering Ushs 50 million, yet the culprits responsible for his anguish remained shrouded in mystery. As the footage documented, the man grappled with a profound speechlessness, caught in a bewildering state of shock that manifested in his struggle to either sit or stand. The palpable distress etched across his face…
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NBS television presenter Anna Talia Oze is preparing herself for her dream wedding with husband and father of her children. Anna Talia has been with her husband for more than five years and they have two children. But for those past years, Anna Talia and her husband had never got engaged although they did an introduction for parents to know about their marriage. As years have gone Anna Talia and her husband have now decided to officially get married. The whole party thing has been so private not until someone leaked the bridal shower videos on social media. Anna Talia…
Posted on May 27, 2023 in Alcohol Harm, Obstacle To Development, Policy, Research, Sustainable Development. Source: New Vision. Uganda worryingly tops for being the African country with the highest alcohol intake, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report. On average, each person in Uganda consumes 12.21 liters of alcohol per year. Men seem to be heavier users of alcohol compared to women. Movendi International had documented that alcohol is so widely accepted and easy to get in Uganda based on a past study, even though there are rules against it for minors. This leads to people thinking It is harmless to use alcohol not…
Early life and birthday Born on June 15, 1992, in Mayuge district, Uganda, Jovia Mutesi is a dedicated Christian and active member of the Anglican Church of Uganda. Beyond her religious commitments, she is a committed philanthropist and social worker, advocating for various causes, particularly focusing on women and children. Family background and tribe Jovia Mutesi, from the Mayuge district in the Busoga region of Uganda, is the daughter of Stanley Bayoole, a civil servant and politician serving as Resident District Commissioner in Bulambuli district, and Florence Bayoole, a homemaker and farmer. Her siblings include Lydia Bayoole, a nurse and…
The Kyambogo Office of the NRM National Chairman’s Coordinator for Greater Masaka Mr Kazibwe Jamir has had a quiet traditional wedding ‘kwanjula’ followed by an inhouse Islamic wedding ‘nikka’ tying the knot with exiled fading singer Ronald Mayinja’s estranged concubine Nagawa Joy at a lavish ceremony in Kiwangala Lwengo District. Ronald Mayinja rose to fame after singing both love and hard hitting political songs that were very critical of the Museveni government while performing under the Eagles Band that had other singers such as Mesach Semakula Papa, Catherine Kusasira, Geofrey Lutaaya and others. As we approached the 2021 elections Mayinja…
Who Was Mum-Zi, the youngest grandmother in history? In 1884, Mum-Zi gave birth to a baby girl at the age of just 8 years, 4 months. Mum-Zi was born in Nigeria on the island of Akwa Akpa, which is now known as the city of Calabar. Mum-Zi’s daughter followed in her mother’s footsteps by becoming a mother at the age of eight years and eight months, making Mum-Zi the youngest grandmother in history. Young adults becoming parents has become more common over time, but young adults becoming grandparents — even as young as 17 years old — is perhaps less…
The 74-year-old took control of the country in 1979, and is referred to as the “torturer-in-chief” following his reported sadism. The president of Equatorial Guinea may not be a household name – however those who have survived his brutal regime claim he is pure evil. Teodoro Obiang Nguema, 74, has ruled over the country since 1979. Known as “torturer-in-chief”, his rise to power saw him overthrow his uncle – Francisco Macias N’Guema – taking revenge after the ruler had his family murdered. Since taking power, those who politically opposed him have been subjected to torture and oppression. However many claim his depravity goes even…
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital is one of the biggest government facilities that boasts of making tremendous steps in improving the quality of life of people living with HIV in the region. Dr Celestine Barigye, the Hospital Director General has expressed gratitude to the facility’s HIV Clinic under the stewardship of Dr Winnie Muyindike a Consultant Physician and Dr Denis Nansera, a Consultant Pediatrician for the good job well done. Credit: Daily Express. Addressing the media, Dr Barigye also a pundit in International Health (IH) noted that the hospital’s HIV Clinic accommodates close to 12000 clients of which 99% of them…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda National Airlines Company, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said that the national flag carrier needs at least three more years to break even. Story By URN. According to reports by the Auditor General, Uganda Airlines’ financial performance was poor for the last three consecutive financial years. They posted huge losses; 104 billion Shillings in FY 2020/21, 164 billion in FY 2021/22, and 234 billion 2022//23 – all totaling 502 billion Shillings. The Auditor General’s reports which were submitted to Parliament prompted further scrutiny of the operations of the Airlines by the Public Accounts Committee on Commission,…
Democratic Party president and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Nobert Mao has revealed that he lost some of his freedom after becoming a minister.Mao was appointed Minister by President Museveni despite him being from an opposition political party. Ever since he was appointed, DP members have been angry and unhappy with him. They have been accusing Mao of selling off their political party to the ruling party NRM and its president Yoweri Museveni. When one becomes a minister they are given some opportunities. This also means they obviously lose some freedom because they are now big people. According to Nobert…