Indian Prime Minister to address Parliament

Indian Prime Minister to address Parliament

By Nicholas Muteesasira Narendra Modi the Indian Prime Minister will address the Parliament on Wednesday, 25 July 2018. In his communication during the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, the Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah said that the Indian Prime Minister who is expected in the country on 24 July 2018 will address the House. “This is to […]

stanbic bank to invest Shs 0.4bn in agribusiness in uganda

stanbic bank to invest Shs 0.4bn in agribusiness in uganda

Story By Sierra Ruth Stanbic bank Uganda is to invest UGShs. 400 Million in micro and small scale agribusinesses. It has partnered with CURAD, an agribusiness to bring about agribusiness development. The main aim of this partnership to target micro and small agriculture business through offering management skills. It also includes training the small business owners to explore […]

Political critics and experts criticize Trump on Putin’s engagement

Political critics and experts criticize Trump on Putin’s engagement

Trump and Putin shake hands during the summit.Internet photo Story by Sierra Ruth US president Donald Trump sided with Russian President Vladimir Putin over US intelligence services who claimed that Russia had meddled in the 2016 US presidential elections. This happened during a summit held on 16th July 2018, Monday in Helsink, Finland. Trump also went ahead and shared a message on […]

I miss Suits – Meghan Markle confesses

I miss Suits – Meghan Markle confesses

By Hope Maria Modesta Meghan Markle admits that she misses the  TV show ‘Suits’. The Duchess of Sussex  left her  long time built Hollywood career  to marry Prince Harry. She confirmed this through an interaction with one of the locals Phiona Moore while on a visit at the Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin. “ I’m a fan […]

Wendy William not happy with Cardi B’s baby name choice

Wendy William not happy with Cardi B’s baby name choice

By Hope Maria Modesta Television host Wendy William disses Rapper Cardi B’s name choice ”Kulture” for newly born baby girl. During her latest talk show episode, William suggests that Kulture is not a bad name although she would rather prefer the ‘K’ for ‘C’-Culture. The TV host is bothered by the fact that she went […]

Parliament won’t interfere in mobile money and social media taxes – Kadaga

Parliament won’t interfere in mobile money and social media taxes – Kadaga

By Imran Bataliwo The Speaker of parliament Hon. Rebecca Kadaga has ruled that the house will not interfere with mobile money and social media taxes. Rebecca Kadaga was expected to comment on whether the August house could put on hold and act after government rejected demands from the MPs to suspend the implementation of the […]

I have decided to protect the Members of Parliament, said Museveni

I have decided to protect the Members of Parliament, said Museveni

By Ruth Sierra Yoweri Museveni the President of Uganda has ordered deployment of army sharp shooters and the purchase of escort cars for MPs’ protection in his letter to Minister of Finance Matia Kasaijja. This came in shortly after Members of Parliament raised concerns over threats of insecurity particularly, a concern raised by Gulu municipality MP, Hon. Lyandro Komakech during the […]

Death toll of newborn babies rises at Abim Hospital

Death toll of newborn babies rises at Abim Hospital

Source: Daily Monitor Residents in Abim District in Karamoja Sub-region have asked security officials to investigate the deaths of newborn babies at The residents say at least five newborns have so far died in the last one week at the district hospital without clear reasons. Mr Patrick Owili, who lost his newborn last Friday, says that his […]

Government to review social media and Mobile Money taxes

Government to review social media and Mobile Money taxes

By Ruth Sierra  A new amendment of the excise duty tax bill on taxes imposed on both social and mobile money is due next week in parliament following protests from the public as tear gas and live bullets  rocked Kampala. Journalists, artists, business men, students and other activists raided the streets of Kampala yesterday dressed in […]