Uganda is preparing to issue its first sovereign sukuk as part of efforts to finance the construction of a standard gauge railway (SGR) linking Kampala to the Kenyan border town of Malaba, marking the country’s entry into Islamic capital markets, Ecofin Agency reports.The Ministry of Fin
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been informed that Everton should have been awarded a penalty in their recent 3-3 draw with Manchester City, after Bernardo Silva dragged Toffees star Merlin Rohl to the ground. The incident went unnoticed by referee Michael Oliver, and VAR official Paul Howard ruled i
Iran is advancing proposals to establish regulatory control over all seven undersea fibre-optic internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global data corridor linking Asia, the Gulf region, and Europe. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to assert greater authority
President Museveni has today witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational license agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission and Starlink.The president in an X post said this marks "an important step towards the commencement of their operations in Ug
Through his trusted indomitable cadre Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, who serves as both Head Public Service and Cabinet Secretary, President Museveni has identified and come up with a list of seasoned public administrator and bureaucrats who have been empowered to serve as ‘Acting Ministers’ and ensure
Four government and local leaders in Manafwa District have been brought before court after being accused of stealing and conspiring to misuse funds meant for community development under the Parish Development Model (PDM). The case has attracted public attention because the money involved was mean
The Mwanga II Magistrates Court in Kampala has issued a warrant of arrest against one of the accused persons in a case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja of Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral after he failed to appear in court without explanation.Martin Kagoro, one of the accused in the case, di
Nyamutoro received the award last week during the Thamani Africa Awards ceremony held in Nairobi. She beat a total of 9 other ministers from across the continentSinger Eddy Kenzo has celebrated State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro after she was named Best Perf
Richard Byarugaba has joined Equity Group Insurance to lead its new asset management subsidiary as the company expands into wealth management services.Equity Group Insurance Holdings Limited (EGIHL) has appointed veteran financial executive Richard Patrick Byarugaba as Managing Director fo
Former Mawokota South Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi has officially closed his chapter in Uganda’s 11th Parliament with an emotional and detailed farewell message highlighting infrastructure projects, social programs, and political battles he says laid the foundation for a “New Mawokota.
