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05/10/2021

The offer and listing of MTN Uganda is in line with MTN Group’s localization plans to drive local ownership in the markets within which MTN operates.

MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) has also revolutionized the financial landscape. Formal financial inclusion has nearly doubled from 28% in 2009 when MoMo was introduced in Uganda to 58% as of 2018.

26/05/2021

“A Trustee shall be eligible to serve for only two consecutive (2) terms. The term of office for each Trustee shall be three (3) years.”

“This is a country of refugee for us not where to live in fear. If BOT has people acting illegally then just know there are criminals in here.”

02/08/2020

The FA Cup victory may come as a big boost to Arteta in his quest to rebuild his squad ahead of 2020/2021 season, tentatively planned to start in mid-September.

After lifting the FA Cup, what are Arsenal’s gains?

Kampala—2, August 2020: Arsenal have won the FA Cup for the record 14th times after thrashing Chelsea FC 2:1 on Saturday 1, August 2020 at Wembley Stadium, London. Two goals from Captain Pierre Emerick Aubameyang was enough to claim victory for the Gunners who have endured tough seasons prior and ...

20/07/2020

Dr Jane Aceng vs Linda Angess Auma

In NRM, Auma is competing with ‘mama corona’—Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, who has since resigned as a Health Minister to succeed in her political quest.

Auma—who also resigned last month as the Amuru RDC, if the ongoing negotiations aimed at agreeing on who carries the party flag without going through primary elections fail, will face a determined Doctor.

This publication has been privy to two flopped meetings between the two NRM strong women which meetings have failed to reach a consensus.

The first meeting involving Linda Auma’s team was held in Kampala recently. This meeting was hosted by Dr Jane Aceng herself. Both aspirants agreed that another meeting be held in Lira town to forge a better way going forward.

On Sunday, 19 July 2020, a meeting organised by Linda Auma and was to be attended by Dr Jane Aceng and her campaign team in Lira ‘flopped’.

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Key arguments: Both teams deny monetary request and offer. Dr Jane Aceng won’t run-away from the political contest.Linda Auma wants Dr Jane Aceng to give her the way.Both sides’ campaign managers spoke to the publication.Two meetings have failed to reach consensus. Lira—20, July 2020: The cont...

11/07/2020

On Thursday, social media rumour-provider, also the spokesperson of the ruling party, National Resistance movement (NRM) went missing. Later, it was disclosed that he was in the hands of Uganda Police.

Soon after, there were speculations on to the factors or reasons that could have triggered the arrest of Philips Ogile, aka Jakayo.

The most immediate reason that everyone settled for linked his incarceration to his fervent support for Lt. General Henry Tumukunde, who has since shown interest to challenge his former Commander-in-Chief, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the upcoming scientific general (presidential) elections.

Lira, Kampala—11, July 2020: On Thursday, social media rumour-provider, also the spokesperson of the ruling party, National Resistance movement (NRM) went missing.  Later, it was disclosed that he was in the hands of Uganda Police. Soon after, there were speculations on to the factors or reasons ...

08/07/2020

DR DAN OKELLO

Dr Dan Okello, who has been the Lira district UPC Chairman under Dr John Olara Otunu’s tenure, has spoken to this publication extensively about UPC affairs and his presidential ambitions.

Mr Okello, alongside fifty others, is also interested to unseat incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni come 2021 polls. In a phone interview with TND News on Wednesday evening, says he was “unopposed as UPC party flag bearer before Akena”.

Mr Akena was declared by the other division of the party’s electoral commission chairman, Hajji Kazimbiraine Mahmoud unopposed, after three of the contenders “could not meet electoral requirements”.

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Kampala—8, July 2020: Less than 12 hours after Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party electoral commission chairman declaring Jimmy Akena unopposed for his second term as party president, a congressman who has been his critic for years has come out to oppose “everything”. Dr Dan Okello, who ha...

07/07/2020

KAMDINI KILLING

The court martial which started on Friday 3, July this year is expected to conclude today (Tuesday) with passing of judgments by the 5th division chairman, Col Paul Omara.

The three suspects, RA 193 669 Lance Cpl Ogwang Godfrey 42 years, AX 028 496 Private Okumu Francis 20 yrs and AX 028 741 Private Opoka Thomas Jolly 22years were produced by defense council Lt Abubakar Nyombi as witnesses and testified before the honorable court martial.

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Kamdini—7, July 2020: The court martial taking place in Amati trading center, Kamdini sub-county in Oyam district is probing two LDUs and one UPDF soldier who stormed the area on the 27th June and beat up civilians leaving one dead. The three suspects were apprehended and investigated by police an...

27/02/2020

       Monrovia – Liberia – Antoinette Monsio Sayeh, born 12 July 1958 in Monrovia, Liberia is a Liberian economist. She served as the Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from July 14, 2008 to August 31, 2016. She is currently a Distinguished Visitin...

23/02/2020

Did you know?

✓Another Lango elder, Dr Dan[iel] Okello – also a Guna clan chief has often criticised Eng Odongo Okune of seizing cultural power and causing confusion.

✓Eng Odongo Okune was dragged to Court and Court later ‘ruled in his favour’

✓In 2017 – two of his allies – Rev Okeng George denounced him. Same day in the evening, Mr Okeng swiftly made a u-turn after one of Uganda’s dailies published his interview in which he denounced Dr Eng Odongo Okune. That same year, Col Tonny Otoa – the outgoing Abwor clan chief, told media at Lira Central Police Station that “no election” was held to elect Mr Odongo Okune as the next Won Nyaci, because those to manage election were held by police.

Lira – Lango self-proclaimed and also Court installed “Paramount Chief”, Dr Engineer Michael Moses Odongo Okune is continuing to face more criticism and resistance from a section of leaders and groups in Lango sub-region.

       Did you know? Another Lango elder, Dr Dan[iel] Okello – also a Guna clan chief has often criticised Eng Odongo Okune of seizing cultural power and causing confusion.Eng Odongo Okune was dragged to Court and Court later ‘ruled in his favour’In 2017 – two of his allies – Rev Oke...

12/02/2020

       Hundreds have so far attended and benefited from the Friends of Goodwill [FoG’s] free health services in Oyam district. Public Announcement In less than six months from last year, FoG – with support from the American Government under PEPFAR/ USAID and other stakeholders, reached out...

05/02/2020

       Gulu – After meeting the Head of State last month at State House, in what many say it was not a surprise anymore, Bosmic Otim has since issued numerous statements via Facebook, audio and short video clip. In the statements, the northern Uganda top musician turned politician defends hi...

01/02/2020

Mr Akugizibwe Livingstone, a district councillor or NRM ticket and a People Power coordinator for Bunyoro says PP is strong in the sub-region.

Commenting on Bosmic Otim's defection to NRM, he says: "In a nutshell, the likes of Bosmic, Bebe Cool, Catherine Kusasira are commodities ready to be hawked by anyone."

       Kagadi – The People Power Movement launched a year ago to ensure people regains their power from the current regime, is determined and strong – one of the mobilizers say. Mr Akugizibwe Livingstone who coordinates Bunyoro sub-region told TND News that People Power is strong in Bunyor...

23/01/2020

According to the Anglican Church's bulletin rread to Christians on Sunday, on 27 January 2020, there will be an overnight service to bless the journey at St. Paul Cathedral, Namirembe.

Pilgrims are expected to arrive at Mucwini on 14 February, 2020.

       Kampala/Gulu – Christians under Church of Uganda and other religions have been urged to walk on foot to Mucwini – Kitgum district in respect and memory of former Archbishop. For past years, Christians would use public transport to reach celebration grounds – something the Anglican...

20/01/2020

“Mr Jacob is an active MP and commands bigger respect in Parliament and within the ruling party unlike Mr Engola who’s ‘out of politics’ currently,” we were told.

       Hounorable Sam Engola faces popular Jacob Oulanyah for the position of National Vice Chairperson Northern Uganda In what was revealed to us one month ago that the race for the NRM National Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda would be blistering, it’s now confirmed. Honourable Sam Eng...

17/01/2020

       Gulu – Northern Uganda top singer and a popular persona, Lucky Joyce Bosmic Otim has spoken out for the first time after photos of him and others with president Museveni ‘at State House Entebbe’ leaked. In less than 48 hours, a photo of Bosmic Otim – who has been critiquing Muse...

17/01/2020

       Key Highlights: Mr. Omino Tom tells TND News he’s ready to replace party President, Jimmy Akena in the coming party elections.He has been Mr. Jimmy Akena’s personal and political assistant from 2008 to 2018.Says he going to take UPC once elected its party President from Uganda House...

15/01/2020

       Kole – Eddy Morris Ogweng, a philanthropist, a farmer and politician on Tuesday launched his first NRM consultative meeting as he prepares to race for Kole South Member of Parliament in the 2021 polls. He was welcomed by Mr Ebong James Okalo, the NRM party chairman NRM Kole district a...

11/01/2020

In 2016 general polls, Erute North Constituency had a female aspirant with a nickname "Gwok Adako Dang Mako" - literally meaning "a female dog can also catch".

Ahead of 2021 polls, Alebtong district Woman MP will have "spare tyre" to constest against incubment MP, Achen Christine Ayo.

       Alebtong – Every after five years in Lango sub-region, some politicians find attractive sobriquet to use in order to enthuse and draw electorates closer to them. In the 2016 general elections, Erute County North had a woman who was called “Gwok Adako Dang Mako” literally meaning ....

11/01/2020

Please note that a consultative meeting to be held at any venue have the express permission/consent of the owner of the land. In this case, you didn't seek my permission. Even if you did, I would not allow you to hold such a meeting at my place," Eng. Labite Victorio Ocaya, the Resort Director tells Bobi Wine.

       Adjumani – People Power Team are facing rejection from some countryside businesses after it had planned to hold their consultation meeting there. Led by Kyandondo East MP, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, People Power Movement wrote to security heads and Parliament’s Speake...

10/01/2020

Talking in terms of figures, "we" have also "exported" Uganda shillings 1.3billion to China in buying 13,509 gowns for the same numbers of students to graduation," writes Milton Emmy Akwam.

       By Milton Emmy Akwam In Buy Uganda Build Uganda [BUBU], we are looking at improving our country’s limping economy and to appreciate our innovation.   I have also been told that, BUBU is a strategy aimed at promoting the use of locally manufactured goods by local but skilled personnel...

09/01/2020

In the fiscal year 2018/2019, Lira district recorded 9,916 teenage pregnancies, up from 5,178 registered in fiscal year 2017/2018.

According to statistics from HSMI, Lira Municipality's Adyel division, alone, 5,363 teenage pregnancies were also recorded, followed by Ojwina division with 472 in previous FY.

       Key Highlights. On 13 December 2019, ADA and UNFPA signed a partnership agreement for a two-year programme interventions starting December 2019 – November 2021.The programme [agreement] aims to empower rights holders to advance an integrated package of rights through the transformatio...

08/01/2020

TND News has learnt that Lira RDC, Milton Odongo has instructed his junior, DPC George Obia to "waste no time" in arresting Kyandondo East MP, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine "on arrival" in Lira Town.

       Lira – Bobi Wine may spend his Wednesday night at Lira Central Police Station – TND News has learnt. The People Power Chief Mobilizer and the 2021 presidential hopeful is expected in Lira town anytime on Wednesday afternoon to join his team already on the ground. While his Wednesday...

08/01/2020

Dr. Dan Okello, a former Makerere University lecturer says he has got massive support from Ugandan farmers and youth. A former Lira district party chairman under Dr. Amb. Olara Otunu reign, a perennial loser in past elections claim he's the only person to dislodge incubment President, Yoweri Museveni from Power.

       Lira – Uganda Peoples’ Congress [UPC] party led by Lira Municipality MP, Jimmy Akena is not sure it will actively participate in the 2021 presidential [general] polls. Akena and his entire UPC team are interested first in mobilising Ugandans and gaining grassroots support, countrywi...

07/01/2020

       Even when People Power Secretariat say they have given information to all security heads across the country as they travel to consult people ahead of 2021 presidential elections, their formal request is not convincing security heads of Lira district. Bobi Wine and his team who are highl...

06/01/2020

"If they (People Power) follow law, there will be no problem. If they don't, there will be problem," RDC Milton Odongo told TND News, Monday evening.

       Lira – By projection, year 2020 seems a big ‘battle year’ for People Power and her chief leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu widely known as Bobi Wine. The Kyandondo East Member of Parliament declared his Presidential bid last year ahead of the fiercely expected 2021 general polls....

03/01/2020

       Kampala – The Kyandondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine will be in Lira Town next week. Mr. Wine, who has declared interest to contest for Presidency in the 2021 general polls, made the announcement on his social media account, Friday afternoon. The ...

02/01/2020

       London – Arteta gets first Arsenal win with a 2-0 win over Manchester United – who somewhat performed well in the second half. Mikel Arteta earned his first win as Arsenal boss as the Gunners produced a powerful first-half performance to beat a jaded Manchester United boys. The visi...

11/12/2019

       Madrid, Spain – The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP 25 is ongoing in Madrid, Spain. It started from 2nd December, 2019 and will end on 13th December 2019. With over 200 countries and thousands of delegates attending the global summit, during the first week, activists were...

04/12/2019

“I challenge our graduands to look at the transformation of Uganda with the skills and knowledge acquired from UCI; go fight corruption and keep off from the ‘get rich quick’; life is a journey but it is the best journey if you are honest in serving your country with clean hand and heart,” Mr Bonny Ferdinand Okello Alele, Executive Director, Uganda Christian Institute of Nursing and Midwifery [UCINM] also doubling as Head, Directorate of Communications, Uganda Christian Institute [UCI], the mother to affiliate institutions UCIPD and UCINM, conveys his guidance – a head of Friday colorful event.

“As a region, we have to contribute to the food basket of the country to gain economic status like Vision 2020,” he added.

The graduands will be blessed and soon passed out by Rt. Rev. Prof Alfred Olwa who is the Chairperson Governing Council, Uganda Christian Institute [UCI].

Also, the Guest of Honour is expected to be Prof. Komakech Edward, Dean Faculty of Health Sciences, Lira University.

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  4   4Shares Lira – Uganda Christian Institute for Professional Development [UCIPD] – Lira is scheduled to hold its 4th graduation ceremony on Friday – 6th December, 2019. The higher institute of learning will be passing out 418 students [graduands] in various academic disciplines. “Co...

23/11/2019

       Lira – On Friday, Honourable Daniel Omara Atubo, the former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development joined FDC members and other Ugandans by signing a petition to International Criminal Court [ICC]. The FDC petition to ICC is to request for investigations and indictment of Ug...