The Sanyu Daily | Friday September 19, 2025
Hellos
🤗 Welcome and we thank the heavenly God for yet another Friday.
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📆Today in History
In 1893: New Zealand became the first country to grant women the right to vote in national elections.
🌏 And elsewhere in Africa - Malawi still awaits presidential election results following last week's elections. Could President Lazarus Chakwera be the third leader to serve only a single term ? We shall tell you.
⁉️ The weekend is here and the question is - which spot catches the most vibe ?
Whether you're a fan of live music bands, a themed party, or a chilled-out rooftop, Kampala's nightlife is to die for. So - tell us your top recommended place or event. Just reply to this email.
We'll also show you some places we know of.
In the news
📰 Recent media reports have indicated that Ugandans had been banned from going to Dubai. With others claiming it was not true.
So - whats the truth!?
ℹ️ It was confirmed: A temporary ban has been put on all NEW 'Tourist and Work' Visa applications - starting in January 2026.
ℹ️ But state foreign Minister - Okello Oryem - also says the ban is only targeting high risk individuals who overstay or engage in unlawful activities.
ℹ️ And that the new rules do not affect those already living and working in the UAE with valid visas.
But why is the ban coming now?
The timing of this ban is linked to a recent BBC investigation that exposed a sex trafficking ring in Dubai, allegedly run by a Ugandan national, which exploited vulnerable Ugandan women
We hope it ends soon ..
Because it will affect innocent Ugandans who had finalised plans to travel for work, business and leisure to Dubai in January.
⚽️ Sports - In yesterday's UEFA Champions League, Manchester City defeated Napoli 2-0, while Barcelona secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Newcastle United.
Eintracht Frankfurt was dominant, thrashing Galatasaray 5-1. Other notable results included Club Brugge's 4-1 win against Monaco and a 2-2 draw between Copenhagen and Bayer Leverkusen.
That's all but don't forget
🥁 Kenneth Mugabi will today perform in the 'Tales of Mugabi Live Concert' at Kampala Serena Hotel. Check out this and others events from (here)
Asante Sana.
The Sanyu Daily Team
💭 DAILY QUOTE
'We should respect the laws, especially the visa regime of other countries. When Ugandans overstay or break rules in UAE - it spoils the good relations between our nations' Mr. Okello Oryem.
