Author: C-News Bureau Chief

Speaking on Thursday, a day after the UK announced sanctions against three Ugandan officials—Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, and former Ministers Gorreti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu—for allegedly embezzling funds intended for impoverished communities in Karamoja, Robert Kyaggulanyi, president of the opposition National Unity Platform, emphasized the significance of international sanctions. “Travel bans, asset freezes, and other sanctions may not put the corrupt and brutal officials behind bars for messing up our country, but they deny them the opportunity to travel, invest stolen funds, and enjoy life in other countries that have their act together—countries whose leaders have sacrificed to make…

The UK recently imposed sanctions on three Ugandan officials—Anita Among, Speaker of Parliament, and former Ministers Gorreti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu—accused of embezzling funds intended for impoverished communities in Karamoja, specifically involving an iron sheet scandal. These sanctions, announced by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, mark the first application of the UK’s Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime against individuals linked to corruption in Uganda. Anita Among had been implicated in diverting iron sheets meant for Karamoja, though she returned the 500 pieces she was accused of misappropriating and has not been formally charged. Her spokesperson, Chris Obore, suggested in…

Former national champions Ronald Ssebuguzi and Jas Mangat are revving up for a thrilling showdown at the upcoming Pearl of Africa Rally. The high-stakes event, scheduled for May 10-12 across Lugazi and Jinja, is a key fixture in both the National (NRC) and Africa (WRC) rally championships, drawing the continent’s top rally drivers. With 32 competitors confirmed, the rivalry between Ssebuguzi and Mangat is poised to capture the spotlight, as they battle for supremacy in the NRC standings. Mangat, piloting a Hyundai i20 R5, is riding high on a wave of recent successes, having clinched victories at the Mbarara and…

C-News Bureau Chief In a bold move ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers, Uganda’s national women’s football team coach, Sheryl Botes, has roped in England-based star Bethany Kaluya to fortify the defense. Kaluya, who showcases her skills with Brighton and Hove Albion Ladies FC, is set to join the provisional squad as they gear up for a challenging face-off against Zambia. The Teen Cranes, fresh from their triumphant elimination of Cameroon, are scheduled to clash with the Zambian squad in a crucial two-legged Third Round qualifier. The matches are lined up for May 12 in Lusaka and May…

On May 1, BUL play Vipers at 4 pm, and KCCA will take on SC Villa at 7 pm C-News Bureau Chief KAMPALA – In a thrilling StarTimes Uganda Premier League showdown, Living Kabon’s dramatic injury-time header propelled Kitara FC to a 2-1 victory over Express FC at Wankulukuku on Wednesday, April 24. Kabon’s decisive goal in the seventh minute of added time clinched Kitara’s return to the top of the league standings and completed their season sweep over Express FC, following their initial 2-0 win in Masindi last year. The Royals, as Kitara FC are affectionately known, watched Kabon…

C-News Bureau Chief KAMPALA – Legislators are poised to accelerate the reintroduction of the minimum wage bill, a development announced during a specialized training session for the Parliamentary Forum on Labour, Decent Employment, and Productivity held in Entebbe. Initially passed by Parliament in February 2018, the Minimum Wage Bill of 2015 aimed to introduce a structured mechanism for setting minimum wages across various economic sectors. As detailed on the Parliament website, the legislation intended to create minimum wage boards appointed by the minister. These boards were tasked with determining sector-specific minimum wages and were empowered with specific duties, functions, and…

JESSE NTALE American businessman, actor, and songwriter Jimmy Dean once said, “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” Nothing could better capture more perfectly, the need for businesses, to adapt to digital marketing, to remain relevant, updated, and competitive in the global market. As digital marketing takes over, the way we do business continues to gradually evolve from the traditional interpersonal approach to a virtual interaction one. For instance, it’s not every sale that requires one to get on that plane, or catch that bus, or drive to…

C-News Bureau Chief The national amateur boxing team, The Bombers, clinched three bronze medals last Saturday night at the 2024 Mandela Africa Boxing Cup tournament in Durban, South Africa. Team captain Ukasha Matovu, along with teammates Fatuma Nabikolo and Sharuwa Ndagire, each earned a spot on the podium after intense semifinal clashes. Welterweight sensation Ukasha Matovu, a veteran on the squad, faced a tough match against Hassan Ntumba of DR Congo and was stopped in the first round. In the bantamweight category, Fatuma Nabikolo couldn’t overcome Egyptian powerhouse Ayyad Abdalla, losing by a unanimous 5-0 decision. Meanwhile, featherweight Sharuwa Ndagire’s…

KAMPALA, April 18, 2024 — The 2nd Tanzania-Uganda Oil and Gas Symposium, held under the theme “Enhancing linkages for sustainable partnerships,” concluded recently, marking another significant step in strengthening the cooperative ties between the two nations in the energy sector. High Commissioner of Uganda to Tanzania, Amb. Col. (Rtd.) Fred Mwesigye emphasized the pivotal role of collaboration in advancing regional energy strategies and infrastructure, particularly through the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The symposium served as a platform to build on the foundational discussions initiated during the inaugural meeting in 2021 and to further align efforts on key…

C-News Bureau Chief KAMPALA – In a landmark meeting on April 16th, 2024, key Ugandan ministers, including Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, convened with trader representatives to address pressing economic issues impacting the nation’s trade environment. During the discussions, traders raised critical concerns over current economic policies, suggesting major reforms to enhance Uganda’s market competitiveness and streamline taxation processes. The proposed reforms include a significant increase in the VAT threshold and reductions in VAT rates, which traders believe could alleviate financial pressures and stimulate economic activity. The key issues discussed included a variety of critical economic…