Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the
Veteran opposition politician and JEEMA President Asuman Basalirwa has defended the relevance of smaller political parties in Uganda, while acknowledging the structural and financial constraints that continue to undermine their competitiveness in the country’s political landscape.Appeari
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said Uganda cancelled its $3 billion SGR contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi and has called for a PLU demonstration at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala.Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cl
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of David Musoke Sserwamba in a shocking sh4.6 billion heist, highlighting a history of insider fraud at Equity Bank.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of David Musoke Sserwamba, a rogue former operations manager at Eq
KYANKWANZI — The newly appointed Minister of Local Government, Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has downplayed simmering tensions involving outspoken activist Frank Gashumba, playfully describing him as a “movie star” and a “dangerous substitute” while hinting at major impending deve
Government has commenced the distribution of 40,000 bags of fertiliser to peasant farmers across the country to boost agricultural productivity, increase crop yields and strengthen national food security.The exercise, which begins today, June 16, forms part of the government’s Feed Ghana
The Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC) has intensified monitoring and evaluation of beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) across the country to assess the impact of government wealth creation programmes and document success stories emerging from grassroots communities.
Authorities in Ibanda Municipality have prioritized the redevelopment of Ssaza Daily Market as the first project to be implemented under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) Program, shelving earlier plans to simultaneously undertake three major infrastructure projec
FIFA are set to investigate after an official was accused of making a gesture associated with white supremacy during a World Cup match. Australian referee Shaun Evans was 'support VAR' for Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao in Group E on Sunday.When the broadcast cut to the match officials
The remains of celebrated Ugandan actress Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke have finally been returned home, weeks after her death in Canada following a battle with breast cancer.Sally, who became a familiar face in Uganda’s film industry through her role as Jasmine in the popular Prestige tele
