According to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, the Ugandan market is flooded with fake products, among them brake pads, wiring, cylinders and mirrors which are often sold at very low prices. However, these are made with inferior and substandard materials that are not built to last, which compromises their durability and performance.
Uganda Martyrs Development Committee Chairperson Retired Bishop Jackson Matovu said roofing of the sitting arena is estimated to cost 620 million while the public address system will cost 520 million Shillings.
The liquidator of Aya Investments U Ltd will explain to creditors what they can lay claim on if Pearl of Africa Hotel has changed hands and rebranded to Win 5 Hotel and Spa.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has sought parliament's intervention to increase the authority's ceiling of Non Tax Revenue (NTR) from the current 106.7 billion to 140 billion Shillings in the next financial year 2023/2024.
It was famous as a movie place and performance hall, and the ideal dream destination for many revellers, as referenced in a song titled “Ebinyumu ebyaffe” by the legendary Kadongo Kamu artist Elly Wamala.
James Galabuzi, a member of the Ham Mukasa family, which owns two historical houses in Mengo and Mukono, believes that it is crucial to cultivate an appreciation of Uganda's history among the public and property owners if these historical sites are to be protected. Galabuzi stresses that it is important to preserve such history for the country to understand its past and project its future.
James Galabuzi Mukasa, who is nephew to James Mukasa and hence a grandson of Ham Mukasa says that although the house was opened to the public, the public is yet to embrace it.
Last week, a video clip went viral showing how the She Cranes won the hearts of thousands of supporters who packed Christchurch Arena in New Zealand as well as those who were watching the games virtually when they performed a Ugandan Local Dance song titled “Tuli Babandana” by local musician Grenade official before their game against Jamaica.
In her communication to the plenary, Speaker Among said that the position of parliament requiring the cancellation of the festival still stands and that it is now the responsibility of the Executive to work upon the recommendation.
On Wednesday morning, the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja chaired an inter-ministerial meeting that gave a green light to the festival contrary to the recommendation by Parliament calling for the cancellation of the festival.
According to Nabbanja, the meeting reached several resolutions, one of which is to harmonise with parliament to ensure that the festival takes place under strict guidelines.
According to the loan agreement, the repayment schedule runs from July 21, 2019, to January 21, 2032. In the 13-year repayment period, the government plans to pay $26.8 million (about Shs 95 billion) every year. This means that the government should collect at least Shilling 7.8 billion monthly to meet the loan obligation.
Johnson Mboga, the chairman of the Kasese Tourism Investment Forum says while there is a lot of public knowledge of the region as a tourism hub, companies and individuals from other areas have benefited more from the resources than the residents.
Charles Tumwesigye, the Deputy Director of Field Operations at Uganda Wildlife Authority, says the over years, the surveillance system has improved especially with the joint cooperation between URA and the Uganda Police Force.
Luis Lechiguero, the head of programs at the European Union Delegation in Uganda told the 5th Annual Bankers’ Conference that like his home country, Spain, Uganda’s tourism has all it takes to transform the country if only the right decisions are made.
According to section 6 (1) of the bill, the Department of Museums and Monuments is responsible for overseeing, managing, and regulating museums and monuments under the general policy direction of the Minister. They regarded this as a ridiculous statement that also puts privately owned museums under government administration, which is technically impossible.
On Saturday, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa, the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal, flagged off the pilgrims from Uganda Martyrs Minor Basilica in Munyonyo. The Minister for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities Tom Butime was among the pilgrims.
Apart from giving visibility to a product, movie clips on platforms like YouTube earn the content creators through adverts placed on the movies. The number of times the movie is watched determines how the owner of the content is paid.
However, speaking at the sideline of a media briefing at the Uganda Media Center, Samuel Kizaalwa the Assistant Commissioner for Museums and Monuments revealed that the plan has been set aside to allow for the development of the National Museum at Kiira Road in Kampala and the existing regional museums in Moroto, Soroti and Kabale district.
