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The hyped #March2Parliament #AnitaMustResign #EndCorruption is now more of nuisance value than a well-informed, genuine and spirited fight to cleanse public service of corruption. Many of them are social and political charlatans seeking personal validation possibly even unaware of possible ulterior motives, the reason they urged others to come to the streets while themselves stayed a safe distance. But the failure to listen and proactively respond to the youth complaints, Uganda’s image as a democracy, tourism and investment destination has been badly maligned which hopefully we shall collectively rebuild. It is not too late for government leadership to invite, receive,…

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has successfully conducted an enforcement operation in Kampala, leading to the confiscation of illegal slot machines and related spare parts. Following a series of investigations, the NLGRB identified and raided shops in downtown Kampala that were involved in the sale of illegal gaming machines. The enforcement exercise resulted in the confiscation of 198 illegal slot machines and 12 boxes of gaming machine spare parts. “We have captured 198 illegal slot machines and 12 boxes of spare parts. This is part of our ongoing enforcement against unlicensed coin machines, driven largely by intelligence…

What a win! How else can you win such gigantic cash if not with ForteBet’s Aviator? Can you imagine the happiness that these lucky winners got after staking just 2,000UGX and 1,000/= and ending up unbelievably winning 500 million and 250 million respectively in an eye-blink! “Truth is, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, I have been betting before but the maximum amount I won was just 650,000UGX,” the 500 million winner said while picking his cash. He added that, \”I’m going to buy my own taxi, build some rentals as well as doing some other investments.” On receiving…

Uganda football giant Express FC have signed Bebe Cool’s son Alpha Ssali on a two year deal. The promising talent is leaving Proline FC. The 19 year-old Ssali announced last week that he had left boyhood club Proline FC. The sixth time Uganda Premier League champions Express FC announced the signing of Alpha Ssali today at Skyz Hotel in Naguru, Kampala. Express FC manager James Odoch said he was excited to acquire the youngster and said he was hoping for good things from the attacker. “Alpha is very talented and he is already in the Uganda Cranes set up with…

There was no other better moment to remember over the weekend within Namungoona that the high-pressure ForteBet-Alex Muhangi soccer tour. The football excitement, tension, anger and the big anticipation to win mega rewards left punters thrilled to the edge. The tour was organized by ForteBet in conjunction with the company brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi.The tour started with a give back to the community, specifically giving out mama kits to expectant mothers at Nabweru Health Centre III. The donation was handed over by Muhangi. At Namungoona playground is where the soccer battle rocked. Teams representing ForteBet branches then battled out in knockout encounters until the victors, Kasubi Gold Centre, emerged.These victors…

Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards unveiled the standout performers for the month of March across various disciplines. All the Sports disciplines showcased their prowess at the African Games, earning well-deserved recognition. Lydia Namabiro emerged as the standout player in Rugby as her contributions were pivotal as the Lady Rugby Cranes Sevens secured an impressive fourth-place finish in the HSBC Challengers Series in Montevideo. Namabiro’s exceptional performance, marked by four tries, propelled her team to success. She takes the award ahead of Norbert Okeny and Peace Lekuru. In Football, the gong went to Hakim Mutebi, beating Hippos teammate Usama Arafat…

Job Richard Matua, the hitherto petitioner who claimed to have petitioned the Minister of Gender, Labour & Social Development Hon Betty Amongi has this afternoon been exposed by the Parliamentary Committee investigating corporate governance at NSSF as having obtained documents from the same minister he claims to have petitioned. He was appearing before the Parliament Select Committee investigating issues of corporate governance at the UGX 17.8 trillion National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Upon being questioned by the Committee Chairman Hon Mwine Mpaka, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara City South, Mutua said that he received all documents from the Minister of Gender, Labour &…

Superior Kabadi Club player Douglas Mulalira scooped the Fortebet Real Stars monthly Sports award of February following his sublime show at the concluded Uganda Kabaddi Champions League. Mulalira together with three others were crowned on Tuesday, 5th March at Lazio Bar and Restaurant in Kololo, Kampala during the monthly awarding Ceremony. Douglas Mulalira beat two other nominees Anet Kirembe and Rose Nankumba. Mulalira was the best rider in the Uganda Kabaddi Champions League with 127 Rides Points. His performance guided his side Superior Kabaddi Club to emerge as Champions with 26 tackles. He was also the MVP in the men’s…

Renowned Human Rights Lawyer and activist Nicholas Opiyo has pledged to go beyond just supporting Diana Ninsiima Kibuuka (DNK) in the Uganda Law Society (ULS) presidential election and committed himself to holding her accountable to the promises she is making on the campaign trail. Mr. Opiyo also confessed that his choice of candidate has proven the greatest commitment to rule of law among everyone else contesting. While speaking on Twitter Spaces last night, a platform organized to meet and interact with the candidate, Mr. Opiyo said he has in the past supported some ULS Presidents that he later felt went…

The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Katumba Wamala has told Members of Parliament on the Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) that Jenifer Bamuturaki was appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines following a presidential directive. Following an audit report, the Committee in its investigations found that Bamuturaki did not meet the minimum qualifications for the position of CEO of the airline and was not subject to the necessary recruitment process before being appointed to her position. The Chairperson of the committee, Joel Ssenyonyi questioned the minister over his role in the…