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Africa’s Richest Four Hold More Wealth Than Half the Continent

Africa’s Richest Four Hold More Wealth Than Half the Continent

Today, just four of Africa’s richest billionaires hold $57.4 billion in wealth — more than the combined wealth of 750 million people, or half the continent’s population, according to a new Oxfam report.The report – 

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NIRA begins issuing upgraded national IDs

NIRA begins issuing upgraded national IDs

Uganda's new National IDs incorporate cutting-edge features including QR codes and 2D barcodes to strengthen verification processes and protect your identity.KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority

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Tension Rises as NUP Supporters Remanded Ahead of Museveni Kampala Tour

Tension Rises as NUP Supporters Remanded Ahead of Museveni Kampala Tour

Fifteen National Unity Platform supporters have been remanded to Luzira Prison until July twenty nine. The group was arrested from various locations in Lubaga Division, including their homes, following accusations of defacing campaign posters of President Yoweri

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UPDF Quietly Retires Top Officers in Sudden High-Level Exit

UPDF Quietly Retires Top Officers in Sudden High-Level Exit

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially retired 149 senior officers under its 15th batch of organized retirement.The retirement ceremony, held with full military honors, marked the end of an era for several high-ranking officers who hav

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100,000 Ugandans Can Now Pick Up Their New National IDs — NIRA Confirms

100,000 Ugandans Can Now Pick Up Their New National IDs — NIRA Confirms

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced the rollout of upgraded national identity cards for Ugandans who applied for renewals, with over 100,000 cards already printed and dispatched to districts across the country.Speak

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Publishers of World University Rankings defends Makerere’s  912th position

Publishers of World University Rankings defends Makerere’s 912th position

Times Higher Education (THE), the publisher of the World University Rankings, has issued a clarification over its latest university rankings following a public uproar over Makerere University’s perceived sharp decline in global and regional standings.In a statement dated July 9, THE said

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Arsenal overhear fierce Gyokeres transfer warning as Sporting president blasts ‘geniuses’ behind no-show

Arsenal overhear fierce Gyokeres transfer warning as Sporting president blasts ‘geniuses’ behind no-show

Sporting's president has hit back strongly at Gyokeres and his advisorsSporting CP president Frederico Varandas has challenged Viktor Gyokeres and his advisors for his failure to report for pre-season training, seen as a strategy to push through his move

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Man Utd star who rejected several offers sends agent to meet with club bosses

Man Utd star who rejected several offers sends agent to meet with club bosses

The agent of Altay Bayindir has been at Carrington this week to discuss the future of his client at Manchester United. The Turkish player

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"Who Ordered It?" – Retired AIGP Kasingye Breaks Silence On 2017 Assassination Of AIGP Kaweesi

"Who Ordered It?" – Retired AIGP Kasingye Breaks Silence On 2017 Assassination Of AIGP Kaweesi

The tragic killing of Uganda’s high-ranking police officer, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Felix Kaweesi, on March 17, 2017, sent shockwaves across the country.His sudden and brutal assassination not only stunned the general public

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How a Bricklayer Missed Museveni’s Rare Gift—and Became a National Talking Point

How a Bricklayer Missed Museveni’s Rare Gift—and Became a National Talking Point

A Ugandan man who openly told President Yoweri Museveni that he did not need an envelope continues to generate passionate discussion across the country, months after the incident first occurred.The man, whose name remains largely unknown to the public, be

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