Author: Solomon Katushabe

Kampala, Uganda – Anthony Asiimwe is making final rounds to cement his bid for Vice President of the prestigious Uganda Law Society (ULS) in the 2024 elections. Presenting a compelling manifesto that aims to reshape and invigorate the legal profession in Uganda, Asiimwe – an Associate Partner at Pearl Advocates and Solicitors has a vision centered on strategic collaborations, advocacy, and innovation. Insiders of his campaign have told The Ugandan Wire that Asiimwe seeks to enhance the lives of ULS members and benefit the wider community using this manifesto. According to Moses Kiyemba, one of his campaign movers, Asiimwe’s candidature…

The Ministry of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees working with UN Humanitarian Agencies like the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and local politicians Edson Rugumayo (Western Youth MP) and Ann Mary Kobugabe Tumwine (Ntoroko Woman MP), have worked out a plan to address the severe floods disaster in Ntoroko, which has led to at least 10 deaths due to crocodile infestations caused by the flooding. This disaster is only surpassed in magnitude by the recent Kiteezi catastrophe. In a meeting convened by the Ministry, the parties agreed that government resettles the over 9,000 individuals that have been displaced due to rising waters from Lake Albert in Kanara Sub-County and Kanara Town Council since 2019 using land offered for sale by private…

It was a joyful moment as Fortebet punters from Kamuli, Mafubira, Buwenge, Kakira and Bugembe won themselves a number of gifts from the betting company over the weekend. Fortebet visited the centres above and rewarded its punters, as a way of appreciating and giving back to them. Punters won various gifts ranging from ForteBet pens, wristbands, caps, T-shirts and team jerseys of the top European teams, but most of all the phones being the grand gifts. At least 800 punters left these branches with any of the above gifts. Below is the pictorial description of how it all transpired;

It was another tournament to remember at the ForteBet-Alex Muhangi soccer tournament in Bweyale. The one day tournament that takes place at the end of every month is organized by ForteBet in conjunction with the company brand ambassador, Comedian Alex Muhangi. The soccer battle took place at Bweyale P/S Playground, where teams representing ForteBet branches then played in knockout encounters until the victors, Bweyale Centre B, emerged. These victors were prized with 500,000/=, footballs and club jerseys. The second placed team was also prized with 300,000/=, balls and jerseys while the other teams were given 100,000/=, jerseys and balls. The best individual players were…

Pilsner Lager, a brand under Uganda Breweries Limited has made a contribution of UGX 100 Million towards the 29th Coronation Anniversary preparations that are set for 12 September this year. The Coronation anniversary which is traditionally known as Empango is an annual celebration that marks the day Omukama of Tooro, Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi 1V ascended to the throne at three years old. The meeting was attended by the King, the UBL Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo, the Minister of Culture Tooro Kingdom Hon Peter Sunday other representatives from Tooro and UBL. While at the meeting the UBL Managing…

ForteBet punters in Eastern Uganda started the new EPL 2024/25 seasin with a bang, winning countless freebies. The ForteBet team decided to colour Kiyindi, Jinja, Mbikko, Naminya and Nakibizzi with lots of the usual freebies like smart phones, jerseys, T-shirts, and caps among others. Most of all however, Fortebet reached up to Lake Victoria Lake shores and donated to Kiyindi fishermen life jackets worth millions of shillings. Alex Isabirye, the phone winner at Jinja Basement branch said, “I am extremely happy because this has come to me like a miracle. I never expected it and up to now I can’t…

The new 2024/25 season looks to be all flowers for a lucky Ugandan after kick-starting it with a 170 million win. This winner, who hails from Lira, created a ticket with only great odds that you too would wish to have on your winning day. 7 fulltime away wins, 6 fulltime home wins, 1 over 2.5 goals and 1 double chance of 1X, with some of the odds; 3.70, 3.55, 3.40, 3.10, 2.42, 2.41 among others was all he needed to crackdown his UGX 170,086,600 win. On behalf of ForteBet, Resty Mbatidde handed over the cash to zero balance. On…

Pelere Group, the oilseed giants located at Matugga Road, Wakiso District, yesterday broke ground on a major oilseed factory in Laroo-Pece Division, in Gulu City. The new facility will enhance production capacity up to 20 tonnes of oilseeds per day, and it is a key step towards Pelere Group’s goal of impacting over one million farmers by 2026, creating local jobs, increasing exports and contributing to economic growth of not only Gulu City, but the entire country as well. The historic groundbreaking event was honoured with the presence of Dr. Maggie Kigozi, a renowned industrialist and humanitarian, who currently serves…

Once again, Real Stars Sports Agency has joined hands with Fortebet and Jude Colour Solutions to appreciate sports men for exceptional performances. For the month of July, four athletes posted eye-catching performances from 4 sports disciplines that have had major activities. In Badminton, Sarah Nazziwa won a silver medal at the Uganda-International Para Badminton which was held last month at Lugogo Indoor Arena in Kampala. The Wheel Chair category had Sumin Mutesi beating Elizabeth Nassolo for the award. In football, workaholic attacking forward Joseph Ssewali won the July best footballer award. The Ssingo Ssaza captain excelled by contributing 5 goals…

Members of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association [UAIA] led by their Chairperson Jackie Tahakanizibwa have met the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga at Mengo to discuss sector collaborations and areas of work. An organization that brings together the formal alcoholic beverages manufacturers, and other players in Uganda, UAIA represents the interests of the alcohol beverage sector and consists of a membership of over 40 manufacturers and importers/distributors of adult beverages. Tahakanizibwa thanked the Kingdom of Buganda for the efforts they have made towards maintaining cultural values and applauded the Katikkiro and his team for taking the lead role…