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By Tuhairwe Joab The first ever Uganda Film Festival organized by Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) is registering a sluggish response from the Ugandan film-makers. Uganda has over 200 independent film makers/ companies despite some not being registered with the Uganda film federation. By the time we visited the registration offices in Bugolobi, only 12 movies had been submitted in different categories with some companies registering more than one title. This could be attributed to the use of a less multiplier effect mode of media-newspapers that could not have disseminated the festival favorably enough for all the citizenry. Some makers who…

His music sabbatical was a phase of life, a musical decisive moment for Richy in 2010. Before his music sabbatical, Richy released a couple of songs that ornamented his constructive contribution to the music industry, particularly the R&B genre. By then, Kaweesa performed his sounds under Talent Africa, the then Talent 256 under which he released his debut song “Missing You” ft Navio of Klear Kut. The vocal knack and flair he demonstrated on “Missing You” warranted him some fan base. Even though he saddened his fans when he went on a music break in early 2010, Richy’s dexterity,…

The 25-year-old has penned a two-year deal at the Stadium of Light after failing to establish himself in the Gunners first team, becoming Paolo Di Canio’s fourth summer signing Sunderland have signed goalkeeper Vito Mannone from Arsenal on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The Italian’s arrival comes following former Black Cats’ first-choice shot-stopper Simon Mignolet joining Liverpool last Tuesday. Mannone has been at the Emirates Stadium since 2005, going on to make 23 first-team appearances, with injuries to both Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski leading to nine Premier League outings last season. The 25-year-old also enjoyed two successful…

by MTN Football The Council for East and Central African Football Associations (Cecafa) is in dilemma as they have not secured a sponsor for the 2013 Senior Challenge Cup. East African Breweries Limited (EAB), through the popular brand, Tusker sponsored the championship for three years and the contract ended last year after the tournament in Uganda. The regional tournament attracts all the national teams of Cecafa’s member nations. Guest sides like Ivory Coast, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have been invited before to spice up the event. Nicholas Musonye, the Cecafa secretary general told MTNFootball.com on Wednesday…

MTN Uganda announced revised Mobile Money rates effective July 2nd, 2013. Commenting on this increment, the MTN Uganda’s GM Corporate Services, Anthony Katamba said, “According to the new national budget 2013/2014, the 10% levy on Mobile Money is to be applied on transaction fees paid on all money transfer services and as such the fee is paid by users. It should be noted that the new 10% levy is to be applied on all money transfer services offered in Uganda, including those offered by non-telecom operators”. MTN Mobile Money touches the lives of many Ugandans on a daily basis and…