Author: Derrick Asaba
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Telling a story and it eventually gets to be treated affectionately by many, is a dream every storyteller wishes to see pass. However, as days turn into nights, it comes as clear as crystal that this dream rather needs as much prior grounding as a millet farmer would need to prepare their garden yard. Still, […]
The Department of Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the evacuation of 14 Ugandan Nationals from Afghanistan and affirmed its commitment to assist more who wish to return home. This has been revealed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Bagiire who recently welcomed one more Ugandan […]
What reasons fight to explain the changing artistic content day after day? Undoubtedly, some of these are generational influences, the internet, gimmickry, the need to make a killing and many more reasons. Back in the day, a generation and more ago; artistry content had a clearer direction than it is presently. What content was put […]
A single achievement gives birth to several ideas that tend to resonate with the former ideology. If this is a thing to mark reference on, Joshua Cheptegei’s journey can best give it life. He is widely known for his athletic background world over but this doesn’t sum it all up. As nectar is to bees, […]
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) has cautioned Persons with Disabilities and the general public against fraudsters defrauding people in some districts. These, according to the Communications Officer at the Ministry, Frank Mugabi, implement their devious schemes in the disguise that they are officials or representatives from the Ministry. “Reports indicate that […]
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Unicaf University aimed at increasing its clients’ access to quality higher education. With this partnership implemented, the Bank’s clients and employees will earn up to a 75% Scholarship and take advantage of UNICAF’s Professional Development Short Courses designed to boost their skills and knowledge. […]
After fires burnt down the Makerere University Main Administration building on September 20, 2020, cabinet this week decided that the building be demolished and a newer structure re-established. “The entire building be demolished and rebuilt to match its previous form and appearance as a way of conserving the architectural character of the building,” the cabinet […]
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic existence, life was normal across almost every business zone but since its declaration, wails have been a characteristic of many players in different sectors. At Port Bell in Luzira, a number of youths center here every day so that they can have something to enlarge their bellies and also provide […]
“I am happy to announce that in the AY2021/22, the Higher Education Students’ Board (HESFB) will be receiving applications from Final Year students who need a financial intervention to finalize their programmes of study,” said Michael Wanyama, the Board Executive Director. During the 27th meeting, the Board approved to gazette UGX 500 Million appropriated by […]
The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) has cautioned all borrowers to only transact business with only licensed moneylenders to avoid being cheated. This follows a rise in the number of unlicensed money lenders countrywide conducting business in defiance of the Tier-4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, 2016 and accompanying regulations. “The illegal money lending companies are […]