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M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced plans to establish their own banking system in areas under their control in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling their continued hold over the region.

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	What Will Happen to 90% of UMEME Staff Amid UEDCL Takeover

What Will Happen to 90% of UMEME Staff Amid UEDCL Takeover

Big changes are happening in Uganda’s electricity sector as UMEME’s 20-year concession officially comes to an end on March 31. With this shift, many people have been concerned about what will happen to UMEME workers.

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Auditor General’s Report Exposes Loopholes in The Umeme Buyout, Slashes it by Billions as Shocking Audit Uncovers Hidden Debt Scandal

Auditor General’s Report Exposes Loopholes in The Umeme Buyout, Slashes it by Billions as Shocking Audit Uncovers Hidden Debt Scandal

A storm is brewing over the true cost of buying out Umeme Limited, Uganda’s electricity distributor, as discrepancies in the numbers come to light.The Auditor Genera, Edward Akol has advised the government to pa

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DR Congo Doubles Soldiers’ Pay

DR Congo Doubles Soldiers’ Pay

Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially announced a significant increase in the salaries of its armed forces and national police, in a move widely seen as a response to mounting pressure over corruption in the security sector and wides

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MP Alleges Central Voters Regret Choosing NUP MPs in 2021 Based on the Umbrella Symbol, Not Quality

MP Alleges Central Voters Regret Choosing NUP MPs in 2021 Based on the Umbrella Symbol, Not Quality

On NBS Barometer, political leaders discussed the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s support in Central Uganda, concerns about corruption, and governance issues. The conversation reflected different views on the reasons behind NRM’s losses in the region an

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Museveni Orders Criminal Investigation Into Kawempe North By-Election

Museveni Orders Criminal Investigation Into Kawempe North By-Election

Kampala, Uganda – President Museveni has announced a “criminal and electoral investigation” into the Kawempe North by-election, citing reports of ballot stuffing, destruction of ballot boxes, voter intimidation, and illegal campaigning at polling stations.

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Museveni: Heavy Deployment Of Security Forces In Kawempe North Stopped Chaos, But Not Micro-Crimes

Museveni: Heavy Deployment Of Security Forces In Kawempe North Stopped Chaos, But Not Micro-Crimes

President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of military forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), in handling election security and maintaining public order.

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NRM MP: Our Mistake Was Thinking Violence Would Make Our Supporters More Courageous in Kawempe

NRM MP: Our Mistake Was Thinking Violence Would Make Our Supporters More Courageous in Kawempe

The Kawempe North by-election has sparked significant discussion across Uganda, with political figures from different sides of the spectrum sharing their views on the violence that marred the election process.Hon.

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Patrick Amuriat Sends This Message After NUP's Elias Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North Race

Patrick Amuriat Sends This Message After NUP's Elias Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North Race

Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP) emerged as the winner of the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, securing 17,764 votes against his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who garnered 8,593 vote

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Inside The Luxurious Lifestyle Of Kizza Besigye, What He Owns And How He Built It

Inside The Luxurious Lifestyle Of Kizza Besigye, What He Owns And How He Built It

Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan politician, physician, and former military officer, has amassed a notable amount of wealth over the years. His net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million.Besigye's journey to wealth began with his education at Makerere University, where

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