Uganda recorded headline inflation of 4.1%, the second-lowest among EAC Partner States after Tanzania at 4.3%. All EAC currencies weakened against the US Dollar, while Uganda’s trade deficit with the region widened to USD 436.68 million. #OpenGovUg
LeBron James refuses to own a private jet despite being one of the richest athletes in the world, with a net worth of over $1.4 billion:
“It’s too, too expensive to own your own plane.”
WRAP UP: LG BUDGET CONSULTATIONS FY 2027/28
All workshop centres (Mbarara,Mbale,Jinja & Ridar hotel,Seeta) are finalising the budget consultations with Local Governments presenting recommendations from their technical clinics on key areas of discussion. These are: Local revenue mobilisation and management,tourism development,agro-industrialisation, human capital development,infrastructure services & sustainable urban development.
The Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Employment and Industrial Relations),Simon Mulongo is chairing the last session at Mbale Resort Hotel.
As we come to the end of these consultations,we thank all the stakeholders including; Local Governments,MDAs & Civil Society among others who have supported this three weeks exercise across the country.
We have taken note of all the recommendations to improve service delivery and grow the economy Tenfold.These views will be considered during the finalisation of the budget for FY 2027/28.
#KnowYourBudget27
🚨🇳🇬 WHAT IF? Nigeria could have had an absolutely frightening squad if all these eligible players had chosen the Super Eagles! 🤯🦅
🇳🇬 Michael Olise
🇳🇬 Bukayo Saka
🇳🇬 Dominic Solanke
🇳🇬 Jamal Musiala
🇳🇬 Karim Adeyemi
🇳🇬 Eberechi Eze
🇳🇬 Manuel Akanji
🇳🇬 Antonio Nusa
🇳🇬 David Alaba
🇳🇬 Folarin Balogun
🇳🇬 Felix Nmecha
🇳🇬 Noni Madueke
🇳🇬 Tammy Abraham
A squad packed with Nigerian heritage, but representing France, England, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Austria and the USA.
Imagine this generation in the Super Eagles jersey.
#SuperEagles #Nigeria #AfricanFootball
Airtel Money Kenya’s parent company is planning a price war with Safaricom’s M-Pesa.
Airtel plans to use lower fees and other offers to attract more customers and grow its share of Kenya’s mobile money market.
🇿🇦 Pitso Mosimane:
“You have a great team in the Egyptian national team. You have Emam Ashour and Zizo, and I don’t have these players.”
“South Africa have young players. We are young in name, but we have a big heart and we play with strength like Al Ahly.”
“Look at Al Ahly. I didn’t have these players. Imagine if I had Emam Ashour and Zizo then, it would have been possible for me to achieve greater things.”
“I love Al Ahly. I met Mr. Abdel Hafiz, and Captain Mahmoud El-Khatib wrote me a message. I’m very happy with that.” ❤️
#PitsoMosimane #AlAhly #AfricanFootball #BafanaBafana
The Port of Lamu has welcomed the MV Hamouna, the largest vessel ever to dock at a Kenyan port.
The 366-metre ship has a capacity of 14,500 TEUs and offloaded about 5,200 containers, the highest number discharged by a single vessel at the port.
Throwback: This image was taken on 3/3/2003 when Hon. Nambooze then an enforcement officer in Mukono district was arrested for allegedly asking for bribes. She was later freed.
But this life is not easy because yesterday general otaffire was busy dancing with the supporters not knowing that today he will be some where not known
My goal is to use my social media platforms to document my country’s preparedness to host AFCON 2027, right up to the very last moment.
Whenever I am able to access the facilities and infrastructure projects being developed to serve the tournament, and whenever I am able to raise the resources to facilitate myself, I will get there and bring you the updates.
We are talking about stadiums, training facilities, hotels, roads, hospitals, airports, tourism sites and everything in between.
I want to take you with me as we follow the progress, document the transformation and tell the story of how Uganda is preparing to welcome Africa for AFCON 2027.
And where possible, if I get the opportunity to travel to our neighbouring co-host countries, you will see it all happen here.
This is not just about the football matches. It is about documenting the infrastructure, people, places and opportunities that will shape this tournament and leave a lasting legacy beyond 2027.
So help God!
I remain yours truly,
Erich Mboowa
#ErichMboowaReports
Some football matches end when the final whistle blows. Others leave behind a rivalry that refuses to die.
The CHAN 2024 clash between South Africa and Uganda at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, was exactly that. It had everything, tension, drama, and a stadium hanging on every moment.
To me, that game marked the beginning of a football rivalry between the two countries that is yet to be settled.
And then there was our very own football commentator, @jermaine_egesa, who delivered exceptionally on the day. His commentary only added fuel to an already electric atmosphere.
I can’t wait to see more of this drama when AFCON comes to East Africa in 2027.
In a video that recently surfaced, artist Jose Chameleone visited Rose Foam Factory to unveil their sponsorship of his much-anticipated Unlimited Concert.
However, fans and critics quickly focused on his health, particularly the way he was walking. Chameleone has been in and out of hospital, yet despite his health struggles, he has continued performing both in Uganda and beyond.
His frustration stems from online critics who, instead of showing empathy and considering the health battle he is going through, choose to mock and criticize him.
He asks a painful question: Would you rather celebrate someone when they are dead than appreciate them while they are still alive?
#NBSAFter5