Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | “The inability to love, forgive and invest in oneself is one of the greatest hindrances to achieving anything and improving one’s state,” remarked Renzioni Hill – a wedding and events planner and beauty therapist – as he shared inspiration on life with the ladies attending …
Read More »Parliament stops UGX3Bn stimulus package to Kampala Serena Hotel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Trade Committee of Parliament has stopped the payment of a stimulus package of 3 billion Shillings to Serena Hotel by Uganda Development Corporation (UDC). Kampala Serena Hotel is owned by a consortium that includes Tourism Promotion Services (TPS), a division of the Aga Khan …
Read More »Sheraton, Serena send staff home as occupancy ground to zero
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Serena Hotel Kampala and Sheraton Kampala have sent staff home until further notice as coronavirus (COVID -19) travel restrictions bring hotel occupancy to zero. Notices seen from both hotels tell staff while they will receive pay for the months of March and April, …
Read More »Minister Kabafunzaki charged, assistant pleads guilty
Uganda’s Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial relations Herbert Kabafunzaki has been charged before the Anti-Corruption Court with three counts that include corruption and conspiracy to commit a felony. The Rukiga County MP appeared before Chief Magistrate Agnes Alum jointly with his political assistant Brian Mugabo and an interior designer …
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