Edris Kiggundu

@ekiggundu

Journalist | CEO@BbegMedia (http://www.bbegmedia.com) | Entrepreneur | +256-752195226 | [email protected]

Joined February 2011

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Edris Kiggundu@ekiggundu · Feb 16, 2024

I spent 17 years of my life working for other organisations/people. I have resolved to spend the rest of my life (whatever is left of it) working for myself. It doesn't matter whether I succeed or fail. I will try as hard as I can. There is no turning back!

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Edris Kiggundu@ekiggundu · Jul 25

"To my peace-loving Ugandans, as long as we are in charge of this country, no one will disrupt the peace or bring war. We have suffered, been victims, and defeated our enemies..." Gen Katumba Wamala said. @BbegMedia bbegmedia.com/gen-katumba-wa…

ekiggundu's tweet card. Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has warned those attempting to disrupt the peace that the government remains firmly in control and will not tolerate such actions.

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Edris Kiggundu@ekiggundu · Jul 25

In 2020, Sibamanyo Estates protested Equity Bank's decision to sell Sibamanyo House to businessman Sudhir Ruparelia due to the failure to clear a $8.1 million loan. Court yesterday sided with the bank. @BbegMedia bbegmedia.com/high-court-equ…

ekiggundu's tweet card. The High Court (Commercial Division) has dismissed a lawsuit by Simbamanyo Estates against Equity Bank (U) Ltd, Equity Bank Ltd (Kenya) challenging the sale

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Edris Kiggundu@ekiggundu · Jul 23

As the director of Finance and Admin at the Population Secretariat, David Bahati never grew tired of recounting his poverty-riddled childhood. Once he gained power he became 'ruthless'. Now he's collapsed under the weight of his ego. Read👇 @BbegMedia bbegmedia.com/david-bahati-t…

ekiggundu's tweet card. As the director of Finance and Administration at the Population Secretariat in the early 2000s, David Bahati never grew tired of recounting his

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Edris Kiggundu@ekiggundu · Jul 22

Businessman Amos Nzeyi sold his 42 acres of land in Kitende to Crown Beverages (in which he has a stake) at a cost of Shs 6.5 bn. URA wanted him to pay an income tax of 1.8bn from the sale. He objected, ran to court & emerged victorious. @BbegMedia bbegmedia.com/nzeyi-sold-his…

ekiggundu's tweet card. Businessman Amos Nzeyi has prevailed against the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in a dispute over a Shs 1.82 billion tax assessment on income from the sale of

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Edris Kiggundu@ekiggundu · Jul 20

If a secondary school spends more money on beautifying its entrance (gate) than it does on restocking it's library, science labs or even its sports facilities, it is a no-go area for me.

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Edris Kiggundu@ekiggundu · Jul 19

In his ruling, Justice Bernard Namanya noted that Jimmy Akena’s nomination as UPC president for the 2025–2030 term was “illegal and therefore null and void.” @BbegMedia bbegmedia.com/court-rules-ak…

ekiggundu's tweet card. The High Court has issued an interim order prohibiting Jimmy Akena from seeking a third term as president of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).

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Edris Kiggundu@ekiggundu · Jul 17

"Katikkiro Mayiga indeed met with Betty Amongi, but they never discussed cars. The meeting was about how Buganda can partner with the government in various development initiatives. It was not about money or the cars," Israel Kitooke said. @BbegMedia bbegmedia.com/mengo-we-never…

ekiggundu's tweet card. Betty Amongi, the minister for Gender yesterday told journalists that Buganda had been given a cheque for the cars because its officials had said the Kabaka

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Edris Kiggundu@ekiggundu · Jul 17

Our news portal (bbegmedia.com) is giving live updates of the NRM primaries. Please follow our live coverage of the primaries through this link. bbegmedia.com/nrm-primaries-…

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