A Christian fiction book offering encouragement to readers facing life difficulties has been released. The novel, titled "Spells Don't Last Forever," comes from author Josepha Jabo. Her work emphasizes how faith, prayer, and trust in God help people overcome hardships.
Jabo presented her book at Aristoc Bookshop in Garden City last Saturday. During the event, she explained that the book took more than a decade to finish because she wrote it in segments over time. Her purpose in creating this story was to support individuals feeling hopeless, reminding them that prayer provides access to divine assistance regardless of circumstances.
The story centers on a character named Carmel, whose name references the biblical account of Prophet...
President Museveni has requested people from Ntungamo District to locate 300 acres of available land where a factory producing industrial charcoal could be built. During his recent visit to Jinja, Museveni met young business owners from Abyssinia Industries who manufacture steel products. He mentioned that one entrepreneur expressed particular interest in Ntungamo for this venture.
The request came as Museveni addressed leaders from Ankole and Kigezi at Kyamate Secondary School on Saturday. His wife, First Lady Janet Museveni, who serves as Education Minister, accompanied him during this final stop on his Parish Development Model assessment tour through the Ankole region. The company under discussion, Abyssinia Iron & Steel Uganda Ltd...
Alice Kaboyo, the State Minister for Luweero Triangle, asked opposition leaders to stop telling residents the government has forgotten about Luweero District. She made these remarks at Konko Village during the kickoff of repairs on several important roads. The minister explained that money shortages caused delays for many district projects instead of government disinterest. The road improvement covers 19.2 kilometers across multiple routes.
The road renovation costs Shs1.3 billion, and it is backed by international development groups through the National Oil Seed Project. Erasto Kibirango, who leads the Luweero LC5 and belongs to the National Unity Platform party, has criticized officials for not finishing key construction plans like...
Uganda President Museveni stressed integrity as essential for public officials during his recent address to leaders from the Kigezi and Ankole sub-regions. At the Kyamate Secondary School playground in Ntungamo district, Museveni emphasized truthfulness as a cornerstone of effective leadership. The President, joined by First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni, referenced his military experiences to demonstrate how honesty leads to success. He shared that during his time-fighting in the bush, truthfulness proved more valuable than deception despite facing well-armed opponents.
Museveni directly addressed government representatives about misleading constituents. He stated firmly that he rejects leadership based on falsehoods. The President...
The Uganda High Commission in the United Kingdom recently backed the creation of a new umbrella organization called the Uganda, Europe, United Kingdom Association. This fresh initiative brings together Ugandan groups throughout Britain and continental Europe to build stronger community bonds. The association focuses on creating unity beyond any political affiliations, religious beliefs, or tribal backgrounds. Members emphasize their dedication to making meaningful improvements for Ugandans living abroad.
UEUKA plans to streamline collaborative efforts among different Ugandan communities across these regions. The organization intends to advocate for increased governmental assistance and deliver key services to expatriate Ugandans. By...
Uganda's Works and Transport Ministry has renewed its pledge to complete the eagerly awaited Kampala-Jinja Expressway. This crucial road project aims to make Uganda more competitive by streamlining the movement of products and travelers. During the recent bid opening ceremony, Under Secretary Barbara Namugambe spoke on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, stressing the administration's commitment to fair and open procurement methods for this landmark development.
The expressway represents a cornerstone project using the Public-Private Partnership approach and promises to revolutionize transportation across East African nations. The existing Kampala-Jinja highway currently functions as the most heavily used trade route, linking Uganda...
Kenya Power announced scheduled electricity outages for Monday, March 3, across multiple locations. The company shared details through its X platform, explaining that these interruptions will allow for essential network maintenance tasks. Residents should prepare for temporary service disruptions as crews perform necessary upkeep on electrical infrastructure.
Two counties face power cuts during different timeframes. Homa Bay residents can expect electricity to stop from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. People living in Murang'a should plan for longer disruptions lasting from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. The utility company provided specific location information to help customers make appropriate arrangements.
The affected areas in Homa Bay include Ngeri...
Kenya's National Treasury has assured the public that manual withdrawals of Sh1.3 trillion over seven months have not resulted in any loss of government money. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo responded firmly to recent media claims suggesting financial irregularities. He explained that despite being processed manually, every financial transaction undergoes thorough examination before receiving necessary approvals from budget officials.
The Treasury affirmed that all monetary movements follow strict protocols designed to protect public resources. Officials maintain that each withdrawal meets legal requirements regardless of whether it's handled electronically or through paper-based methods. Kiptoo emphasized that financial...
Harare authorities have yet to recover $3 million from a business that failed to deliver garbage trucks promised back in 2017. The municipal government awarded a contract to Mass Breed Investments, operating under FAW Zimbabwe, for the delivery of 30 garbage compactors on May 11, 2017. This agreement totaled $3,095,514 in value. The city officials expected these vehicles to improve waste collection services across the capital.
The Harare City Council engaged the same company again later that year. On September 25, they signed another contract requiring Mass Breed Investments to provide 10 double skip bin trucks. This second agreement amounted to $1,529,999. Both contracts represented significant investments meant to upgrade the city's...
