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    Billionaire Hamis Kiggundu Donates 100,000 Trees to Boost Kampala Greening Campaign

    Updated on 09/02/2024 KAMPALA UGANDA | Earlier today, Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu generously donated 100,000 royal palm trees, in a significant contribution to the Kampala Greening Campaign by the Kampala...

    Updated on 09/02/2024 KAMPALA UGANDA | Earlier today, Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu generously donated 100,000 royal palm trees, in a significant contribution to the Kampala Greening Campaign by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to enhance the greenery of the city. This substantial support aims to bolster the Kampala Greening Campaign, an initiative designed to beautify the city and promote...
  • 11 Places Forbidden in the world: Places YOU CANNOT visit
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    11 Places Forbidden in the world: Places YOU CANNOT visit

    The lesser you know, the more you want it. That saying is so true! Given the evolution of technology, we can know anything and everything...

    The lesser you know, the more you want it. That saying is so true! Given the evolution of technology, we can know anything and everything in the click of a button. In times like these, we may wonder what are the parts of the world that are still yet to be discovered or ones that...
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    Meet Hamis Kigundu,The First Ugandan Tycoon To Own A White House, Here Is Why He Build It

    We should not leave Africa chasing our dreams abroad but rather transform Africa our motherland into our dreamland based on reason and reality.

    We should not leave Africa chasing our dreams abroad but rather transform Africa our motherland into our dreamland based on reason and reality. At only 38 years, Kiggundu, commonly known as ‘Ham’, is a Ugandan businessman, investor, real estate and property developer, philanthropist, and author of two books; ‘Success and Failure Based on Reason and...
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    Pictorial: New Look Of The Mighty Homes and Plots for Sale at Ham Palm Villas

    City tycoon Hamis Kiggundu through his company Ham Enterprises Uganda Limited has made significant progress on his contemporary 500 modern housing project, Ham Palm Villas.  The housing...

    City tycoon Hamis Kiggundu through his company Ham Enterprises Uganda Limited has made significant progress on his contemporary 500 modern housing project, Ham Palm Villas.  The housing on a 200-acre land has a Clubhouse, swimming pools,  Gym, Sauna and Steam, Salons and Barber shops, Healthcare  facilities like Clinic and Pharmacy, Supermarket, a Fully Fledged  Sports Complex with...
  • How Huddah Monroe Has Built Multi- Million Businesses at 26 Years of Age
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    HUDDAH MONROE: The Making of Kenyan Young Millionaire Beauty Entrepreneur

    The Story of How a 26 Year Old Kenyan Businesswoman and Influencer Built Her Multi-Million Business Empire When twenty-six-year-old beauty entrepreneur, influencer and philanthropist Huddah...

    The Story of How a 26 Year Old Kenyan Businesswoman and Influencer Built Her Multi-Million Business Empire When twenty-six-year-old beauty entrepreneur, influencer and philanthropist Huddah Monroe, real name, Alhuda Sonie Njoroge (born 10th October 1995), left her family home in Kajiado, Kenya, in her teen years, she had no idea where life would lead her....
  • Top African Businessman Invents Hamz App, an anti-stress Mobile Platform.
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    Top African Businessman Invents Hamz App, an anti-stress Mobile Platform.

    Everything You should Know About this Social Media App on the block, What is Hamz? How a short-form video app is taking over the internet! ...

    Everything You should Know About this Social Media App on the block, What is Hamz? How a short-form video app is taking over the internet!  Hamz in brief is: Real short videos for Entertainment, Motivation and Latest world updates It is just a few days since Hamz got introduced to the social media party and...
  • Success and Failure based on Reason and Reality
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    Africa’s Problems and Solutions Based on Reason and Reality

    Africa has failed to take off because of the total inability of we Africans to apply reason within the prevailing realistic circumstances and available resources....

    Africa has failed to take off because of the total inability of we Africans to apply reason within the prevailing realistic circumstances and available resources. For generations we have failed to exploit and explore the available resources for our prosperity yet blaming everyone else everywhere for our failure. We are counted among the living but...
  • DTB LEFT WITH STAINS OF ILLEGALITY IN COURT OF APPEAL JUDGMENT
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    Ham Kiggundu’s bravery has ‘undressed’ the banking system

    Until this year, the banking sector in Uganda remained one of those areas of industry held in high esteem and incapable of wrong. Mere mortal...

    Until this year, the banking sector in Uganda remained one of those areas of industry held in high esteem and incapable of wrong. Mere mortal Ugandans only ever approached banks when they absolutely had and the word of a bank manager was as respected as a doctor’s. That is until businessman Hamis Kiggundu took Diamond...
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    President Museveni calls for more support for local manufacturers and reduced imports

    As a result of diversification of our economy and expanding our export base, our economy has been able to withstand the potential negative impact of...

    As a result of diversification of our economy and expanding our export base, our economy has been able to withstand the potential negative impact of COVID-19. He therefore re-emphasised the need to support local industries and reduce imports. See is full speed below: Uganda’s economy has transformed to a level where the Country will be...
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    Trump sends Museveni message on partnership, congratulates Uganda on independence

    The President of The United States Donald Trump has congratulated Uganda upon her 58th independence anniversary, in the same message where he commended the partnership...

    The President of The United States Donald Trump has congratulated Uganda upon her 58th independence anniversary, in the same message where he commended the partnership between himself and President Museveni. Trump said he looks forward to a partnership that continues to advance peace and prosperity for the two nations. “On behalf of the United States,...
  • Commercial Court Orders against Diamond Trust Bank in the 120 Billion Fraud Case Ruling.
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    Commercial Court Orders against Diamond Trust Bank in the 120 Billion Fraud Case Ruling.

    I do issue directives to Bank of Uganda which is the implementing authority under the Financial Authorities Act 2 of 2004 As Amended to take...

    I do issue directives to Bank of Uganda which is the implementing authority under the Financial Authorities Act 2 of 2004 As Amended to take such necessary actions and measures to ensure that the provisions of the law is implemented in accordance with the intention of the law such as to protect the Ugandan economy...
  • HISTORICAL RULING: Court Orders Diamond Trust Bank to pay 120Billion with 9.6Billion Interest to Ham Enterprises.
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    Just In: Court Orders Diamond Trust Bank to pay Ham Enterprises 120Billion, Legal Fees and 9.6Billion Interest after losing Multi -Billion Fraud Case.

    High Court Judge Henry Peter Adonyo has today ordered Diamond Trust Bank to pay Ham Enterprises Ugx120 Billion ($33 Million) illegally debited from the company’s...

    High Court Judge Henry Peter Adonyo has today ordered Diamond Trust Bank to pay Ham Enterprises Ugx120 Billion ($33 Million) illegally debited from the company’s accounts with an 8% interest rate (Ugx 9.6 Billion) as penalty for illegalities carried out on Ham Enterprises Accounts, return all titles previously secured by the bank and release all...
  • Nakivubo Stadium Construction Underway, the National Memorial Play Ground will be Ready by end of 2021
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    Fast Progress: Nakivubo Stadium Construction Underway, the National Memorial Play Ground to be Ready by end of 2021

    From a realistic and reasonable point of view, this is not just a stadium but a legacy and clear illustration to all Ugandans that if...

    From a realistic and reasonable point of view, this is not just a stadium but a legacy and clear illustration to all Ugandans that if Uganda is to develop it’s our responsibility as Ugandans to develop our motherland and yes we can. By the end of 2021, Ugandans, especially sports fanatics will be treated to...
  • Ham Enterprises Writes off all Rent Arrears on Building Premises
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    Recreating Post COVID19 Hope: Ham Enterprises Writes off all Rent Arrears on Building Premises

    Ham enterprises (U) Ltd has written off all rent areas of all tenants on all the company buildings with the aim to enable the company...

    Ham enterprises (U) Ltd has written off all rent areas of all tenants on all the company buildings with the aim to enable the company tenants regain their stability in Business as a result of the Coronavirus Hardships The impact of Covid19 on Ugandans has been deeply felt especially to the wider business community that...
  • Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu pleas to government to open arcades with safety guidelines to enable traders co-exist with Coronavirus while safe
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    Why the case of Ham Enterprises Vs Diamond Trust Bank Must Be a Concern to The Wider Business Community in Uganda.

    Ham’s suggestion of allowing Ugandans to acquire shares in these banks as they establish base in Uganda will go a long way in improving on...

    wvtag(‘text-selector’, ‘.entry-content’); By Mwebya Fred Ham’s suggestion of allowing Ugandans to acquire shares in these banks as they establish base in Uganda will go a long way in improving on the service delivery of these institutions with well thought out products that answer the most pressing needs of Ugandans. All over the world countries grow...
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    Robert Trump: President Trump’s younger brother dies aged 72

    Donald Trump’s younger brother, Robert Trump, died on Saturday night aged 72 after being hospitalised in New York, the president said in a statement. The...

    Donald Trump’s younger brother, Robert Trump, died on Saturday night aged 72 after being hospitalised in New York, the president said in a statement. The president on Friday visited his brother in hospital after White House officials said Robert had become seriously ill. Officials did not immediately release a cause of death. “It is with...
  • A CALL FOR BANKING REFORMS IN UGANDA
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    A CALL FOR BANKING REFORMS IN UGANDA

    By Hamis Kiggundu, C.E.O/ Managing Director of Ham Enterprises (U) Limited and the author of Success and failure Based on Reason and Reality.  Uganda’s education...

    By Hamis Kiggundu, C.E.O/ Managing Director of Ham Enterprises (U) Limited and the author of Success and failure Based on Reason and Reality.  Uganda’s education system has passed so many qualified Accountants and Finance academicians for years, does it mean that none of these have the capacity to hold these top management positions like MDs...
  • 14 Businesses to Start in Uganda With Ugx: 200,000; 300,000; 400,000; and 500,000
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    14 Businesses to Start in Uganda With Ugx: 200,000; 300,000; 400,000; and 500,000

    Here is list of lucrative profitable businesses to start in Uganda with: 200,000. 300,000. 400,000 and 500,000 Uganda Shillings and make good amount of money...

    These are real concerns. Nobody wants to fail and even worse, getting into debt if things don’t work out. I hear you; the good news is that we live in a day and age where starting a business doesn’t have to be this scary or strap you financially. Have you ever dreamed of starting a...
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    Pictorial: Tycoon Kiggundu Ham’s Residence Very safe and not Flooded as alleged.

    Following media reports alleging the flooding and destruction of property at Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu’s home, The Uganda Times made a phone call to Ham who...

    Following media reports alleging the flooding and destruction of property at Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu’s home, The Uganda Times made a phone call to Ham who invited us to his palatial home. On arrival at Ham’s Residence; we found nothing similar to floods at his palace, we also noticed that the pictures circulating on social media...
  • City Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu donates 100 million Ugx Cash to the government for food relief distribution program
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    City Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu donates 100 million Ugx Cash to the government for food relief distribution program

    He said that this is not time for worrying about money and losses but for protection of life and assurance of survival Renown city tycoon...

    He said that this is not time for worrying about money and losses but for protection of life and assurance of survival Renown city tycoon Hamis Kiggundu has through his Charity: Ham Foundation donated Uganda Shillings 100 Million in Cash to the Government of Uganda towards the food relief distribution program that is targeting Vulnerable...
  • Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu donates 200 bicycle to Rural Clerics
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    Charity: Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu donates 200 bicycles to Rural Clerics

    Tycoon Ham donates 200 bicycle

    Renoun young city tycoon Hamis Kiggundu has under his charity organisation; Ham Foundation donated 200 Bicycles, Qurans and Prayer Mats to all the Masaka Greater district Sheiks and Imams. This happened earlier today at Masaka golf course. Chatity (Swadaq) is not a materialistic thing its an obligation to help others in need if Allah has...
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    Ham Group Masterminding Mass Real Estate and property Developments in Uganda

    The real estate and property development sector is fast taking shape at an imaginable speed in the country. Of course with the recent wave many...

    The real estate and property development sector is fast taking shape at an imaginable speed in the country. Of course with the recent wave many cities and metropolitan centers have changed faces with the modern facilities being elected day and night. Truth be told, many have over the years tried, others failed somewhere, while others...

  • Ham Begins Nakivubo Channel Cleaning Ahead of Redevelopment

    The long-awaited Nakivubo Channel Cleaning has officially begun as businessman Hamis Kiggundu (Ham) leads a massive cleanup operation in downtown Kampala. Why Nakivubo Channel Cleaning...

    The long-awaited Nakivubo Channel Cleaning has officially begun as businessman Hamis Kiggundu (Ham) leads a massive cleanup operation in downtown Kampala. Why Nakivubo Channel Cleaning Matters for Kampala The Nakivubo drainage channel is one of Kampala’s most important stormwater outlets. For years, it struggled with flooding, pollution, and poor sanitation. Waste and sediment blocked water...
  • Ntare School homosexuality incident
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    Four Ntare School Students Escape Lynching Over Homosexuality Allegations

    MBARARA — Four students from Ntare School narrowly escaped death on Sunday after being attacked by fellow learners over alleged involvement in homosexual acts. Head...

    MBARARA — Four students from Ntare School narrowly escaped death on Sunday after being attacked by fellow learners over alleged involvement in homosexual acts. Head teacher Saul Rwamporo confirmed the incident, explaining that tensions erupted when some students accused their peers of engaging in same-sex behavior. “They wanted to beat them. Two boys ran away,...
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    Train and Bus Collision in Naivasha Kills at Least Four

    A Naivasha train bus collision on Thursday left at least four people dead and several others injured. The crash happened at a railway crossing in...

    A Naivasha train bus collision on Thursday left at least four people dead and several others injured. The crash happened at a railway crossing in central Kenya. The Kenya Pipeline Company confirmed that its staff bus was involved. It was carrying employees finishing their morning shift at a training centre near Naivasha. “All injured staff...
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    Rocklin Police Warn of New Bank Fraud Scam

    The Rocklin Police Department (RPD) has issued a warning about a new bank fraud scam that targets victims through phone calls, emails, or text messages....

    The Rocklin Police Department (RPD) has issued a warning about a new bank fraud scam that targets victims through phone calls, emails, or text messages. Scammers pose as bank staff and claim there is suspicious activity on an account. After the victim confirms the supposed fraud, the caller transfers them to a fake fraud or...
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    South Africa Approves Eskom’s 4,000MW Nuclear Power Plant

    South Africa’s environment minister has upheld a 2017 decision granting state-owned utility Eskom environmental authorisation to construct and operate a 4,000-megawatt nuclear power plant in...

    South Africa’s environment minister has upheld a 2017 decision granting state-owned utility Eskom environmental authorisation to construct and operate a 4,000-megawatt nuclear power plant in the Western Cape. The project will be located at Duynefontein, near the Koeberg station, which remains Africa’s only operational commercial nuclear facility. Environmental groups had appealed the initial approval, citing...
  • Loan recovery suit
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    Businessman Defends Shs 427m Loan Recovery Suit

    August 4, 2025 – Kampala, Uganda | The High Court’s Commercial Division has granted Dalaus Katongole, a prominent businessman trading as Ngoleda Stores, permission to...

    August 4, 2025 – Kampala, Uganda | The High Court’s Commercial Division has granted Dalaus Katongole, a prominent businessman trading as Ngoleda Stores, permission to defend himself in a lawsuit filed by Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd. The bank seeks to recover a total of Shs 427 million from a Shs 544.9 million business loan disbursed...
  • CHAN 2024 traffic guidelines
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    Police Traffic Guidelines for CHAN 2024 Matches at Namboole

    August 4, 2025 – As Uganda prepares to host the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), the Uganda Police Traffic Directorate has issued comprehensive traffic...

    August 4, 2025 – As Uganda prepares to host the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), the Uganda Police Traffic Directorate has issued comprehensive traffic and parking guidelines to ensure smooth operations during the tournament. The guidelines are intended to manage the movement of fans, officials, and teams attending the matches at the Mandela National...
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    Uganda High Commission Faces Rent Dispute in Abuja

    A Nigerian real estate company petitions Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Moreover, the company seeks help with Uganda’s Foreign Ministry over unpaid rent. Consequently, this...

    A Nigerian real estate company petitions Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Moreover, the company seeks help with Uganda’s Foreign Ministry over unpaid rent. Consequently, this Uganda High Commission rent dispute involves N9 million arrears. Ms Uchie Okolie manages Chennard Apartments. Furthermore, she detailed the Uganda High Commission rent dispute in a July 22 letter. Therefore,...
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    South Sudan Ambush Kills Kenyan Engineer, Missing Person

    Authorities in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State have confirmed a tragic South Sudan ambush kills Kenyan incident. The attack occurred on Thursday, July 31, 2025,...

    Authorities in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State have confirmed a tragic South Sudan ambush kills Kenyan incident. The attack occurred on Thursday, July 31, 2025, resulting in the death of Kenyan engineer James Kariuki. Additionally, another Kenyan national, Richard Matiangi, remains missing following the deadly ambush. The two Kenyan nationals were traveling to Koboko District...
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    Arua Farmers Embrace Cocoa Farming Initiative

    A section of farmers in Arua City has welcomed the Arua cocoa farming initiative aimed at adopting cocoa as their primary cash crop. This Arua...

    A section of farmers in Arua City has welcomed the Arua cocoa farming initiative aimed at adopting cocoa as their primary cash crop. This Arua cocoa farming initiative seeks to boost household income while transforming agricultural practices in the region. Currently, farmers in the area lack marketable cash crops and depend mainly on food crops...

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