I thought all construction projects belonged to UPDF or unless we ain’t that able as we say😒
GOVERNMENT SIGNS UGX 232 BILLION CONTRACT FOR KABALEGA AIRPORT PASSENGER TERMINAL
@GovUganda has signed a UGX 232 billion contract with SAMCO National Construction Company Ltd. of Egypt to construct the passenger terminal at Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District. The eight-month completion timeline is critical as Uganda prepares to co-host AFCON 2027, with timely delivery of key infrastructure a national priority.
@HonByamukama , challenged the contractor to deliver within the agreed timeframe, uphold quality standards and avoid corruption. He Confirmed Government’s commitment to meeting its obligations to facilitate timely implementation.
Egyptian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Sherif Mohamed Abdellattif Elgammal, commended Uganda’s transparent, merit-based procurement process and expressed confidence in the contractor’s capacity. The passenger terminal will support the airport’s expanding role in passenger transport as Uganda strengthens its aviation infrastructure ahead of AFCON 2027 and deepens cooperation with Egypt.
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🚨Real Madrid has sent its chief scout, Juni Calafat, to the United States to have a one-on-one meeting with Nevada’s family. Florentino Pérez is said to be ready to match and triple whatever any other club has offered for the young sensation.
Real Madrid has now given the family a blank cheque and offered them a clear pathway for Nevada to join the first team. Madrid believes Nevada should be making his debut at the age of 16 and has made it clear that the club is willing to do anything to get this deal done immediately.
Nevada is coming to Spain, sources close to the family have confirmed. There is now every chance that the family will consider Real Madrid’s offer.
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south africa went from a first world country with nuclear power and one of the largest railway systems in the world to a third world country in just 30 years
progress is not a guarantee. decay is the natural state of things
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There is nothing special about Ugandan Tourism. Yes, I said it again...
I might make my friend @wekesa_amos choke on his katogo this morning, and perhaps I am mistaken. I come in peace. Yet, I am saying it again: if we want our tourism to succeed on the global stage, we need to focus on what is “truly special” about our offering and niche down.
Kenya and Tanzania have succeeded in positioning the uniqueness of their tourism offerings on the global scene. The Masai Mara, Hakuna Matata, the Serengeti, and the great migration are part of the vocabulary of most would-be travelers. Rwanda, on the other hand, is winning the gorilla war.
With our low budget for promotion (rightfully pointed by @Ronkawamara recently), we still pretend we can compete head-on in safaris, and we are missing the boat with our gorillas.
If we can’t win with money (unless there is a Manchester United sponsorship in the making?), the only way we can succeed is by picking niches where we have a tremendous advantage and doubling down.
A few ideas:
Running: We have two world-record holders, and Kapchorwa is the new home of champions. Running is also a multi-billion dollar industry.
“People wouldn’t run a marathon if they had to sign an NDA.”
You attend a party from the @rkabushenga running club and you feel like signing up for a marathon...
Runners are the best ambassadors because they are obsessed.
Extreme sports: We could become an extreme sports mecca. How about a Red Bull white-water kayaking event? I already see the footage going viral...
Birding: This is another multi-billion dollar industry. Birders are like runners; once the bug bites, they start spending thousands of dollars on equipment and trips (hint hint).
Culture, festivals, and nightlife: Why not take a leaf from Nyege Nyege and roll out a festival circuit in the country? “Uganda, the music capital of East Africa?” That would be special…
People will point out a few examples of steps already taken. Let's do more!
The Rwenzori Marathon is a fantastic initiative, for example. But what about pushing the envelope even more and sponsoring running clubs in the US and Europe? What about creating a TikTok account dedicated solely to trail running in Uganda and targeting running fanatics globally? What about doing a collab with @ShalaneFlanagan (a big running influencer and olympian)?
“Give a free all-inclusive trip to Uganda to run the Rwenzori Marathon to your most dedicated runner?”
My point is: Let’s find niches where we can truly dominate and let’s push the envelope to win them.
That’s how you become special.
That’s it for today…
Afande @sejudav what’s pick sir
Slavery was an evil in which people from every continent and region participated. We should be honest about the whole history, not select the parts that are politically convenient today, especially given Britain's leading role in ending the transatlantic slave trade.
If Caribbean countries are asking Britain for a formal apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, will they also be asking the same of the descendants of African kingdoms, rulers and merchants who captured, sold and profited from the trade?
On demands for reparations, whether through cash or debt relief, we have been down this track before. Twenty-five years ago, Jubilee 2000, Drop the Debt and Make Poverty History argued that cancelling the debts of poorer countries would give them a fresh start. More than $100 billion of debt was eventually written off, but many of those countries have since built up even bigger debts. Labour are already spending too much on Britain's welfare state, now is not the time for Andy Burnham to be providing global welfare.
There is no reason British taxpayers today should be held financially responsible for things that happened generations before any of us were born. And I have even less patience for political elites in commonwealth countries who don’t know how to make their own citizens prosperous now looking for another opportunity to blame Britain.
As Prime Minister, Andy Burnham should be Britain’s greatest defender. Instead, he is writing articles saying we need to confront our history (as if we haven't done enough of that) and considering another formal historical apology. Tony Blair already expressed Britain’s deep sorrow and regret for our role in the slave trade nearly twenty years ago. There is no need to do so again.
This is all another navel-gazing distraction. The Commonwealth should be looking forward, not endlessly backwards. That means economic partnerships to make us all richer and deeper military and security cooperation against common threats. If every Commonwealth summit becomes an exercise in presenting Britain with demands for cash then we need to start asking if it is worth the effort.
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“Never play fair in a game where others cheat.”
– Machiavelli
It doesn’t mean become evil. It means stop being naive. Stop bringing honesty to people who study manipulation, stop giving access to people who weaponize closeness, and stop expecting clean hands from people who already showed you they’ll throw dirt.
Sometimes wisdom is not revenge. Sometimes wisdom is learning the rules of the room before the room uses your goodness against you.
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Major cheat code in life: Be the one who reaches out. Text first. Call first. Plan first. Initialize first. Most people wait to be chosen. Be the chooser. Connection requires initiative. Friendship requires effort. Love requires action. Stop waiting to be picked. Start picking. Initiative is attractive.
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Government Cancels Controversial City Square Development Plan
kampalapost.com/articles/gov…
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Stop living with the mentality of “What will people say?” What haven’t they said already? Live your life.
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For us in Uganda, we never complain about foreigners taking our jobs because the only available jobs are for riding boda bodas.
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#URAPublicNotice
This is to bring to your attention about clearance and removal of goods in the customs warehouse, Naivasha and at the Mombasa port.
Further information is below 👇
#DevelopingUgandaTogether
#FFeBanno
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Gen Kainerugaba Welcomes Easier South Africa Entry for Ugandans kampalapost.com/news/2026/10…
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I welcome the inclusion of Ugandan passport holders into South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. Eligible travellers can now apply online for short-term visits of up to 90 days via eta.dha.gov.za. No physical visits to their mission or visa centre is required. This process is faster, more convenient and reliable. This is a practical and welcome result of our strong bilateral cooperation. I thank the two foreign ministers of our countries for quickly working towards this goal. Ugandan and South African friendship and co-operation remains strong. Mwebare.
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I attended a church function where someone stood up and boldly testified about driving without a driving licence, proudly adding that he had never been stopped by Police. I am still wondering what to do about such.
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Mr. @RobertKayanja, we have never encountered an act of cursing on this platform, I want to let you know that we have looked through this act and you will be required to face the Disciplinary Committee because there’s a new Zero Tolerance policy on Cursing fellow members. Monday will be the disciplinary committee hearing since you have church service tomorrow.
Good day.
