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Spiro secures $50 million to expand electric bike network in Uganda

Spiro secures $50 million to expand electric bike network in Uganda

KAMPALA — Spiro, an electric mobility company with operations in Uganda, has secured $50 million in debt funding to expand its battery-swapping infrastructure and electric vehicle fleet across Africa.The funding round, announced Tuesday, included participation from Afreximbank and two ne

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TV10 Executive Fined Shs4 Million, Equipment Forfeited Over Illegal Broadcasting

TV10 Executive Fined Shs4 Million, Equipment Forfeited Over Illegal Broadcasting

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Chief of Strategy at TV10 Gano Mazima, Dean Lubowa Ssaava, has been fined Shs4 million and ordered to forfeit all broadcasting equipment after pleading guilty to operating without a licence issued by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).The case highlights the

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Rotary District 9213 launches $500,000 Mama Toto programme to support maternal, child health in Uganda

Rotary District 9213 launches $500,000 Mama Toto programme to support maternal, child health in Uganda

Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo, accompanied by his wife Anna Maria, is on a three-day visit focused on service projects and fellowship engagements. Right is Governor Geoffrey Kitakule of Rotary District 9213 and Health Minister, Ruth Acen.Kampala-Rotary District 9213 has l

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KCCA’s Clean Streets Gamble: Can They Keep Vendors at Bay?

KCCA’s Clean Streets Gamble: Can They Keep Vendors at Bay?

Kampala city after street vendors being evicted.Overview:KCCA spokesperson Daniel Nuwabine said this time it will be different. He said eviction of street vendors in the Central Business District (CBD) is part of a broader effort to organize trade in the city and the entire Greater

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Old Kampala SSS PTA Blasts Ministry of Education Over Alleged Irregularities and Head Teacher Misconduct

Old Kampala SSS PTA Blasts Ministry of Education Over Alleged Irregularities and Head Teacher Misconduct

Mrs. Dorothy KabandaKAMPALA — The Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) of Old Kampala Senior Secondary School has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Education, accusing it of protecting the school’s head teacher despite alleged financial mismanagement and punishing w

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HOLY CRAP! Catholic Church Under Fire Over Nsambya Estate Eviction of 500 People, Archbishop Ssemogerere, Lands Minister Petitioned

HOLY CRAP! Catholic Church Under Fire Over Nsambya Estate Eviction of 500 People, Archbishop Ssemogerere, Lands Minister Petitioned

Tears, anger and disbelief have engulfed Nsambya after the Kampala Archdiocese move to evict more than 500 people from Nsambya Housing Estate, triggering accusations of betrayal, hypocrisy and cold-hearted disregard for families who have called the church-owned land home for over five decades.

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PHOTOS: Balaam the Hero as Bagema clinch first-ever Bugwere Masaza title

PHOTOS: Balaam the Hero as Bagema clinch first-ever Bugwere Masaza title

Balaam was the hero as Bagema Clan sealed their first-ever Bugwere clan title with a 2-0 victory over Bakatikoko in Budaka.Musenero Hajirah, Vice President of Bagwere Batakangana and Guest of Honour, hands over the championship trophy to Bagema Clan after their historic victory in the four

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EXCLUSIVE! After Nameere’s win, NUP’s Namutaawe also faces court drama in District Woman MP result

EXCLUSIVE! After Nameere’s win, NUP’s Namutaawe also faces court drama in District Woman MP result

Insider sources allege a quiet legal consultations aimed at challenging Joan Namutaawe’s Masaka District Woman MP election victory, though no petition has yet been filed.A photo collage of Masaka District Woman MP-elect Joan Namutaawe (NUP) and NRM candidate Joanita Nalule, whose closely

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PTA Petitions First Lady Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement at Old Kampala SSS

PTA Petitions First Lady Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement at Old Kampala SSS

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) Executive Committee of Old Kampala Secondary School has petitioned the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, seeking urgent intervention over alleged financial mismanagement and administrative irregularities

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Uganda Touts Private-Sector Financing Gains as It Targets $500 Billion Economy

Uganda Touts Private-Sector Financing Gains as It Targets $500 Billion Economy

Minister of State for General Duties Henry Musasizi speaking at the event.Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s government says expanded access to finance and macroeconomic stability are helping drive a strong economic rebound, as officials push an ambitious plan to grow the country’s economy t

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