Just days after a choreographed public appearance meant to foster reconciliation, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, and former National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda Region, Mathias Mpuuga, appear to have reached a political breaking point—with f
In a deeply reverent Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff held on the morning of 7 May at Saint Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, called on the Church to unite in faith and prayer as the Conclave prepares to elect the next Pope.The M
The late Rajiv Ruparelia lived fully and left a lasting legacy that will be felt for generations, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has said, paying a glowing tribute to the youthful businessman who died in a car crash on May 3 at the age of 35.Speaking at the funeral service held at the R
The elections for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) LCI flag bearers and village party structures commenced smoothly in Nakaseke District, with many villages opting for consensus to select representatives.However, tensions erupted in several areas of Nakaseke Central, particularly reg
The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has called on men across the Kingdom to prioritise their health through regular medical check-ups, especially for prostate cancer, in a bid to lead healthier lives and actively contribute to community development.The Kabaka’s message was de
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has been elected unopposed as the Chairperson of the Women’s League for Kapopong Village, Kolir Sub-county in Bukedea District.Among was declared duly elected by the Kapopong Village NRM Returning Officer, Mr. Asaja Augustine, shortly after 1 p.m. this a
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has reaffirmed its dedication to improving public health across Uganda, partnering with the Kabaka Foundation and Aga Khan University Hospital to provide essential healthcare services to underserved communities in Buganda.The latest collaborative effort took
Stanbic Bank Uganda has through its Stanbic for Her initiative, has partnered with UN Women to launch a transformative programme in the West Nile region, targeting both refugee and host communities.The initiative is designed to empower women through digital inclusion, financial literacy, a
Private sector operating conditions during April remained encouraging as the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (Stanbic PMI) rose to 55.3, up from the 52.9 recorded for March.Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions on the previous month, while readings
Airtel Africa announced an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in African countries, including Uganda.Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint. Operating licenses
