Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei & solution to Palestine issue (Part Two)
The need for a real solution rooted in history Introduction The Imam in his 7-part series of Palestinian history deals with solution to the issue of Palestine: the diplomatic solution; pressuring the Zionist regime; using oil as a weapon; financial support for the people of Palestine; the key to saving
Inside Shs147.7b Dei Industries loan dispute
The Court of Appeal has halted proceedings in a Shs147.7 billion loan dispute involving pharmaceutical companies Dei Industries International Ltd and Dei Biopharma Ltd and their director, Dr Mathias Magoola, pending determination of an intended appeal challenging an audit report on their alleged indebtedness. Justice Florence Nakachwa, sitting as a
Lake Victoria fuel transport: Why Mahathi matters to Uganda and East Africa
The $300 million Mahathi Infra Uganda Limited petroleum transportation and storage project on Lake Victoria should be viewed as more than a private commercial investment. It is emerging as a strategic regional infrastructure project with implications for Uganda’s energy security, Kenya’s Kisumu Port and the wider East African transport network.
UPPC targets international market after securing ISO certification
Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification, a development its management says will strengthen the institution’s competitiveness in the regional and international markets. The certification, announced in Entebbe on September 14, confirms that UPPC’s quality management system meets internationally recognised standards for consistent service delivery, accountability
Uganda must strengthen cyber resilience as digital economy expands
Uganda must strengthen its cyber resilience as the country’s economy and public services become increasingly dependent on digital technologies, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned. Dr Christine Mugimba, the UCC Director of ICT and Research, said the growing reliance on digital infrastructure means cybersecurity can no longer be treated
Local council courts get tools to improve community justice
Fifty Local Council Courts (LCCs) in five districts have received equipment and training to strengthen their ability to handle community-level cases and improve access to justice, particularly for women, girls and other vulnerable groups. The intervention, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Spotlight Initiative 2.0, targets
MAAIF says mechanisation meets only 4% of national demand
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has commissioned and handed over 150 single-axle tractors and implements to farmer groups and institutions across the country as it seeks to expand access to agricultural mechanisation. The equipment, commonly known as power tillers or walk-behind tractors, is targeting farmers, particularly
Stanbic, Standard Chartered lose bid to recover $23.5m from Basajjabalaba
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by Stanbic Bank Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda to recover $23.5 million and Shs433.3 million from businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and other guarantors, ruling that the two banks lost the legal right to pursue the debt after assigning it to the Bank
Tooro seeks Shs 925m for Edward Nyabongo’s coronation
Tooro Kingdom has launched a Shs925 million fundraising drive to finance the coronation of its new king, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, as preparations intensify for his September 29 enthronement at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal. The fundraising campaign comes less than a month after the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba
Independence Marathon Gains Momentum as Ugandans Run for Maternal Health
Preparations for this year’s Independence Marathon have gathered momentum following a successful build-up activation held on Saturday at Metroplex Shopping Mall in Naalya, where hundreds of runners, fitness enthusiasts and corporate partners converged ahead of the main event slated for October 4 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The activation attracted
