President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned against external interference in African affairs, saying foreign actors are attempting to destabilize the region because they are threatened by Uganda’s growing industrial base and upcoming oil production.The President made the remarks yesterda
Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, the Minister of Internal Affairs, must be deeply concerned by the recent events in Yumbe District, where members of the Muslim community reportedly attacked their fellow citizens of the Christian faith. Over the past few days, Muslims in Yumbe, led by the District Khadi, Sh
Prison sentences have shadowed some of reggae's biggest names. This is the story of global reggae icons who served time, and how it defined their music and legacy.Global reggae stars who released music from behind barsIncarceration has ended many careers, but for some global reggae
Uganda has announced plans to vaccinate about 44.5 million animals against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a nationwide exercise scheduled to start early next year, a government official said Tuesday.In a statement issued in Kampala, the country’s capital, Minister of State for Agricultu
Leading pension funds across Africa today gather in Kampala to commit to a “Fund for Africa” at the “$700b in 1 Room” All Africa Pensions Summit.The Summit 5th – 7th November at the Munyonyo Convention Centre in Kampala, Uganda, will be hosted by NSSF Uganda, under the theme “P
There is also the truism that the Uganda Constitution 1995, strictly directed by President Tibuhaburwa Museveni, then known as Yoweri Museveni, eliminated the words Kings and Kingdoms, reducing them to mere cultural institutions and heads of cultural institutions.The real kingdoms and king
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
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
How the rivalry between the two Gulf carriers has contributed to the growth of the local aviation industryEmirates and Qatar Airways, the two Gulf carriers dominating the global aviation industry are flexing muscles over the fast growing Ugandan market. Every week thousands of Ugandans dep
Supervisors checking students ahead before UNEB examsThe police in Mubende district have arrested a 36-year-old man, Leonard Elungat, for allegedly impersonating another candidate during the ongoing Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) exams.According to Wamala Region Police sp
