Police in North Kyoga Region have arrested seven clan members in connection with a revenge attack following the death of Dickens Odongo, a local businessman in Lira City. Odongo was allegedly shot dead on October 29, 2024, by a private security guard deployed at Navroz Supermarket on Olw
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned "in sorrow" on Tuesday, saying he had failed to ensure there was a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps decades ago. Welby, the senior bishop of the Church of England and spiritual leader of
Imagine youâre running an asset financing business in Europe and think, âWhy not give East Africa a shot?â So you do the research, find the market, and discover real potential. Thatâs how Mogo Uganda, an asset-financing tech company, landed in Kampala. The
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source familiar with the conversation told Reuters on Sunday, as President Joe Biden plans to urge Trump not to abandon Kyiv. Trump and Putin spoke in recent d
A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate
At a glance, The Big We is a book that appears to spread the Ugafuturist-vision. But then you read the subtitle: “A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth of The Local Construction Industry in Uganda.” The author later clarifies that the BIG WE is an acronym for ‘Business Development, In
Most rural women in Uganda are engaged in agricultural activities, contributing 88 percent of agricultural labour force, an activity that contributes to 76 percent of Uganda's economy. Women's traditional roles in agriculture are still influenced by their reproductive roles therefore, ta
The Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association (UHOA) has appealed for more funding and apprenticeship programmes to develop the country’s capacity in the hospitality industry. The call was made by the Chairlady of UHOA, Ms Susan Muhwezi, in a speech read for her by UHOA Executive Director, Ms
“It was amazing seating close to the Kyabazinga, and, as the driver, it was a memorable experience I will cherish forever,” recounts Richard Madanda about his experience of driving the Kyabazinga, His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, on the day he exchanged nuptials with Jo
When the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government gerrymanders constituencies, the official explanation given is that such a move is intended to bring services closer to the people and ensure fair distribution of resources among Ugandans. The same explanation was given wh
