Author: Irene Ageno Julu

Phillipians 3: 1-21 know your purpose, decide to serve the Lord amidst all suffering. Time will come when there will be persecution for the church. Whoever believes in Jesus will be condemned and persecuted. The anointed pastor of Moutain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Kanyaya then posed a question to the flock, are you ready when that time comes? What power is backing your faith? And the congregation was silent for each knew how solid or not solid they are in the Lord. She then encouraged them to build a strong relationship with God; kill the flesh because love of…

Emergency Fund is cash reserve, specifically set aside for unplanned, unprecedented situations. Without adhering to a saving culture, financial shocks like recessions, loss of employment and business closure can set one back to debt financing and can substantially have a lasting empact.Unexpected financial emergencies like medical bill, phone repairs and replacement, house rent and repairs does require planning. Setting up Emergency funds is a protection gear against financial depression. One is able to recover quickly and on track. For instance globally Covid-19 effects did shutter the economy and several people were left unemployed, however those that had Emergency Fund were…

Today 9th August 2022, millions of registered voters out of the total 22 million at dawn camped at several polling stations to exercise their civil rights and vote for their leaders. Excitement and anticipation is what describes the situation in Kenya with tight race presidential race between Raila Odinga and William Ruto. Raila Odinga 77 years,a veteran politician is running for presidential office for the fifth time without winning but very active in the Political scene. While William Ruto 55, referred to as hustler by his campaign message ‘Every Hustle Matters’ has been the Vice President serving besides President Uhuru…

Tracing back to the world war 2 in 1945, the relationship between China and Taiwan was disputed as the administration of Taiwan was transfered from Japan to China. The tension between the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) and Republic of China (ROC) in thev1950s resulted in armed conflict over strategic islands in the Taiwan Strait. With the existing tension, the meeting between US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with Taiwan President Tsai lng-Wen and other officials is believed to have fueled the already tensile environment. The white House warned that China is preparing itself for possible aggression. The White House Spokeman…

Spice Diana recently turned down an opportunity to perform as a curtain raiser for Nigerian Artiste Tiwa Savage. The ‘my body’ singer says she deserves at least $2000 to perform since international Aristes are paided over $100,000, Something that several local Artistes find not binding, building local content. She accuses the organisers of not believing and promoting local Artistes the way they should. Spice also advised on a local television show that Ugandans need to embrace local and budding new Artistes in support of local content. The last three years despite the effects of covid 19 on the music industry,…

2022 could be a Blessing for Citizens in East Africa, with Democratic Republic of Congo being latest beneficiary should regional common market be signed to law. with the EALA Elections, Prominent leaders yet to emerge to kick start the economic union. Old leaders are in several meetings to have the long awaited regional common market protocol signed. This move had been discussed for years with minimal action. However with the current economic recession due to the Russia -Ukraine war and Covid 19, its economically wise for regions to unite and solve common problems. Just like COMESA which is the largest…

Economic recessions can’t be avoided! The World has had worst recessions than the 2022, but its already scaring a section of the population. Usually recessions are as result of uncontrollable situations for instance wars, diseases, drought etc. However Economically its linked to forces of demand and supply. 2022 is not different. The Russia-Ukraine war created a mega economic recession that nobody can predict the end. Sanctions against Russia was a tool to stop war but economically cut down supply of an important driver of the economy. Limitation in fuel supply led to increased prices of Petroleum and Everything else that’s…

By now all Ugandans are shakened by the visuals of malnourished children and adults displayed on the media. Others including MP for Primary Health Care Hon. Margaret Muhanga claim they haven’t seen the signs and symptoms of malnutrition in children, well malnutrition exists. Thousands in Karamoja region believed to be experiencing starvation and malnutrition due to drought, poverty and worse the increasing cost of Essential commodities.PM Robinnah Nabanjja has this week through Ministry of Finance allocated shs.135B to provide food to the region, however like many, Nabanjja agrees that provision of food is a temporary solution rather the community needs…

Just like the rest of the World, different types of crimes are on the rise. Uganda in particular is battling what could be termed as crimes in relation to Increasing Cost of living. Though individual characters plays biggest role, we can’t Ignore the fact that poverty has created depression and hopelessness among many. These escalating night crimes is not different from the rest, however some are linked to frustrated individuals looking for survival means. For decades the country has been battling poverty with areas of Acholi, Busoga, Teso and Karamoja experiencing the worst. Recently hearts were broken as several perished…

Following the fuel crisis for the past 12 months, Gaaga Bus Services joins others in suspending travels across the country. The Russia-Ukraine war so far has affected several economic activities with Petroleum prices steadily increasing.In July 2018, Transport Lincensing Board suspended operations of Gaaga bus Company due to unexplained series of road accidents and numerous death. This time however the suspension is internal.Despite intervention by Government, that accepted a minimal increase in Bus and taxi fares across the country, the gap has not been narrowed. Fuel prices the continously increasing forcing several traveling companies to suspends operations in bid to…