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28 Apr '25
As global demands for systemic change intensify, feminist leaders are rising to confront the deep inequalities upheld by institutions like the IMF and World Bank.From grassroots gatherings to international summits, feminist leaders and economic justice activists are boldly challenging thes
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28 Apr '25
Political analysts are raising fresh alarms over increasing corruption in Uganda’s political landscape, warning that the buying and selling of political parties is enriching a few political group leaders while steadily undermining democratic processes.This growing trend is already compli
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26 Apr '25
President Museveni has reappointed several senior political figures and former government officials as presidential advisors, signalling continuity and trust in familiar hands as he consolidates his political and policy agenda.The appointments, made under Article 172 of th
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26 Apr '25
Uganda has assumed co-chairmanship of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action at the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC.The country will share the leadership mantle with the Netherlands, taking over from Indone
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25 Apr '25
Absa Bank Uganda has commemorated World Earth Day by planting 1000 trees at Buwagga Secondary School in Wakiso District.The event brought together Absa employees, students, and community members to plant trees as part of the bank’s ongoing broader initiative to shape a sustainable f
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23 Apr '25
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Highness William Gabula Wilberforce Nadiope IV, has joined world leaders—including President Museveni—in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away yesterday at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Vatican City.Taking to his official X platform, the
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23 Apr '25
A burst of Ugandan energy lit up Guangzhou China as the Consulate General unveiled “Bridging Tradition and Progress: A Ugandan Story”, a dynamic event that showcased Uganda’s cultural wealth, tourism appeal, and expanding economic promise.Attended by a cross-section of diplomats, inv
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23 Apr '25
Economic gains from artificial intelligence will boost global output by around 0.5% a year between 2025 and 2030, outweighing the costs of rising carbon emissions by the data centres needed to run AI models, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.An IMF report released at its annual spr
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08 Apr '25
Senator Dave McCormick spoke to Brian Kilmeade about how President Trump and Elon Musk are doing the public good with DOGE. Plus, McCormick on his new book "Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World"The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced $51 million in cu
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08 Apr '25
Must-have items include toilet wipes, eye drops, bandaids, fans, and sunglassesAhead of the opening weekend for Coachella 2025, festivalgoers are doing everything they can to ensure they’re ready for the hot, dusty daytime climate and the chill breeze at night for the best experience possible