Search Results

GREEN SCAM? Ugandans curse SPIRO e-bikes over exorbitant-hidden-double charges, half-charged batteries.

GREEN SCAM? Ugandans curse SPIRO e-bikes over exorbitant-hidden-double charges, half-charged batteries.

What was hailed as Uganda’s “clean transport revolution” is fast turning into a national outrage.When President Yoweri Museveni launched Spiro Uganda in July 2024, the promise sounded golden — cheap, green, and smart transport for the ordinary rider. But barely a year into its oper

Ultimate Uganda

Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

How government’s borrowing spree is leaving citizens bearing the country.At dawn, the roar of engines rises above the quiet streets of Entebbe as David Tumusiime, 47, prepares for his daily commute to Kampala. Like thousands of other motorists, he joins the line snaking toward the Enteb

Ultimate Uganda

90s pop star looks unrecognisable as they take to the stage for UK tour - can YOU guess who it is?

90s pop star looks unrecognisable as they take to the stage for UK tour - can YOU guess who it is?

A 90s pop star looked unrecognisable as they took to the stage for their UK tour this week.The singer, who changed their name 24 years ago to mark a 'rebirth,' kicked of their performances in Norwich last week and will next play Birmingham before heading to London and Brighton. The

Ultimate Uganda

Netflix's The Witcher season 4 finale explained from who is Nimue and link to Ciri.

Netflix's The Witcher season 4 finale explained from who is Nimue and link to Ciri.

The fourth series of The Witcher has arrived on Netflix, with much fanfare and anticipation, as Liam Hemsworth takes over the iconic role of Geralt of Rivia from Henry Cavill.The eight-part series was released all at once, a departure from the streaming giant's usual practice of releasing

Ultimate Uganda

In Tanzania, the law means electoral flaws can’t be challenged.

In Tanzania, the law means electoral flaws can’t be challenged.

A Tanzanian riot police officer walks past a vandalised campaign poster of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following a protest a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations over the exclusion of two leading opposition candidates at the Namanga One-Post Border crossing point betwe

Ultimate Uganda

Zelensky will fly to Moscow as soon as Western support ends — Finnish politician.

Zelensky will fly to Moscow as soon as Western support ends — Finnish politician.

Member of the Finnish national-conservative party, the Freedom Alliance Armando Mema acknowledged that even with continued support, Kiev's chances of military success are limitedVladimir Zelensky would immediately head to Moscow for negotiations if Western military support to Ukraine were

Ultimate Uganda

DENIS TUKAHIKAHO PhD: Uganda’s $31M carbon deal is just the beginning—now let’s plant more trees.

DENIS TUKAHIKAHO PhD: Uganda’s $31M carbon deal is just the beginning—now let’s plant more trees.

Denis Tukahikaho Ph.D. is an expert on Cooperatives, Financial Inclusion and Renewable Energy InvestmentKAMPALA – The Green Climate Fund (GFF) has approved a USD 31 million (UGX 107.7 bn) as a result-based payment for Uganda in recognition of measurable success in reducing deforestation

Ultimate Uganda

Gunmen Attack Kasese Barracks, Bundibugyo.

Gunmen Attack Kasese Barracks, Bundibugyo.

Ugandan security forces are investigating an overnight attack on a police barracks in Kasese District after unidentified gunmen opened fire and set a police house ablaze, prompting authorities to warn residents to remain indoors.The assault, which occurred around midnight, left part of the

Ultimate Uganda

BREAKING! Panga Wielding Thugs Attack UPDF, Police Detachments in 3 Districts of Western Uganda.

BREAKING! Panga Wielding Thugs Attack UPDF, Police Detachments in 3 Districts of Western Uganda.

Western Uganda — At least five people were killed as suspected attackers launched coordinated assaults on Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and police installations across Kasese, Fort Portal, and Bundibugyo districts. The incidents occurred late on Friday, October 31, and into the mornin

Ultimate Uganda

Four Bodies Retrieved from Nakivubo Channel After Kampala Floods.

Four Bodies Retrieved from Nakivubo Channel After Kampala Floods.

By close of business on Friday, police had retrieved four bodies of men from Nakivubo Channel in downtown Kampala. The victims are suspected to have died in the morning downpour that caused severe flooding across the city.According to Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Luke Ow

Ultimate Uganda