FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025.
Good morning ! On this day in 1974, American President Richard Nixon announced his resignation from office - effective next day - following mounting pressure from the Watergate scandal.
And on the same date but in 1908, the Wright Brothers publicly demonstrated their flying machine in France.
Weekend etuuse. What are your plans? If you dont have plot, dont worry ...we have some for you.
But first a summary of the news.
▶️ Seven UPDF Generals, including Peter Elweru, will be honourably retiring today after serving the country. The function will be presided over by General M7.
▶️ In other news...mbu Musician Weasel was knocked down by a car being driven by his wife.
▶️ As you can see... we don't have much news today. So, lets go straight to events👇🏿
⚽️Uganda Cranes takes on Guinea today at 8PM at Namboole in our 2nd CHAN game. Entrace fee is 10K and entitles you to two games if you come before 5 PM.
🎸 "20 Years of Pastor Wilson Bugembe Music" is also happening today, August 8th, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Entrance K is 50 only.
🎺 And Maurice Kirya is also performing live in concert today at The International School of Uganda Arts Centre Theater. Entrance K is 200 only.
Find more events of your choice here https://allevents.ug/
Thats it.
Enjoy your Friday and the rest of the weekend.
The Sanyu Daily Team.
DAILY QUOTE
"The package you are going home with is well above Ushs 1 billion. That is very good money. So, surely if someone has a house and means of transport; it is soft landing" Maj. Gen Jack Bakasumba. Chief of Joint Staff - UPDF.