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How Lugogo Cricket Oval and Serena revolutionized the showbiz scene

How Lugogo Cricket Oval and Serena revolutionized the showbiz scene

In 2022, Sheebah Karungi did the unthinkable, organised twin concerts at Kampala Serena’s Victoria Conference Hall. It was an ambitious move that could still show how much local music has come; for instance, there was a time when the biggest Ugandan concerts took place at Kyadondo Rugby Gr

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McKinney Oktoberfest 2021: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go!

McKinney Oktoberfest 2021: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go!

From exclusive craft beer to fun-filled activities , McKinney is gearing up for its 17th annual Oktoberfest festival this weekend. The event promises a unique cultural experience in the historic downtown setting with thousands of attendees expected to join the festivities. Here's a guide to help y

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Zimbabwe’s new currency faces headwinds five months on

Zimbabwe’s new currency faces headwinds five months on

Five months after its launch, Zimbabwe’s new currency is under pressure as increased grain imports eat away at foreign reserves, putting at risk the government’s plan to make it the only currency in the market by 2026. The gold-backed ZiG, which stands for Zimbabwe Gold, is the

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Dance music, pawty at the park and symphony soiree: 3 things to do this weekend

Dance music, pawty at the park and symphony soiree: 3 things to do this weekend

Dominick Michael brings his unique take on country music, with rock and blues elements to Live After Five in a free performance presented by Federales Fest that promises danceable tunes. The show runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Rhorer Plaza downtown. downtownbr.org/live-after-five.BREC’s

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Community and Family Celebrations at Didi's Downtown: A Six-Year Milestone in Frisco

Community and Family Celebrations at Didi's Downtown: A Six-Year Milestone in Frisco

"Community and Family Celebrations at Didi's Downtown: A Six-Year Milestone in Frisco "Didi’s Downtown, a beloved restaurant in downtown Frisco, is gearing up to mark its sixth anniversary later this month. Owne

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Exposed: 60 Rogue Loan Apps Ugandans Must Avoid Like the Plague

Exposed: 60 Rogue Loan Apps Ugandans Must Avoid Like the Plague

Uganda’s Newest ‘Kijambiya’ Threat: 59 Illegal Loan Apps to Avoid Like Bad ‘Kalo’In a city where everyone’s got a side hustle and a dream to escape the infamous ‘muzigo’ life, there’s a new preda

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When Your Phone Becomes Your Enemy: Loan Apps Feast on Desperate Ugandans

When Your Phone Becomes Your Enemy: Loan Apps Feast on Desperate Ugandans

(Kampala) – In a country where the price of a rolex (the edible kind) now rivals that of a boda boda ride, the cost of living is pinching harder than a kameeza wife eyeing her husband’s thin wallet. And as Ugandans grapple with the ever ascending prices of k

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South Sudan signs Nile Treaty

South Sudan signs Nile Treaty

Aerial of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, with the river Nile running in the middle. Juba downtown is upper middle close to the river, and the airport can be seen upper left. The picture is from the south to the north.What it means

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A plumber’s tips on how to make your bathroom slip-proof

A plumber’s tips on how to make your bathroom slip-proof

According to studies, the bathroom is the most dangerous room in a home. The most hazardous activities for all ages are bathing, showering and getting out of the tub or shower. For instance, on May 4, social media was awash with tributes to a one Patrick Kateihw

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The Chicago Way: How Obama Began Transforming America Into Cook County

The Chicago Way: How Obama Began Transforming America Into Cook County

EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty ImagesFor all his promise, Barack Obama was a man of few accomplishments before being elected to the highest office in America. But he actually did achieve something when it came to national politics. He brought the Chicago D

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