Metaplanet, a Japanese public company, has recently decided to boost its Bitcoin holdings as part of its strategy to manage economic challenges. The company raised 4 billion yen (around $26.39 million) by issuing ordinary bonds to EVO Fund, a debt and financing
Africa is positioning itself at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, with Peter Folajimi Buraimoh, the self-proclaimed “Grandmaster of AI in Africa,” leading the charge.Buraimoh, the chief Grandmaster of Artificial Inte
The government of Uganda is committed to meeting Umeme Limited’s buyout amount before the electricity distributor’s concession runs out at the end of March, Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the chief executive officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), has s
The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has met with the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp.The meeting took place at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe on Wednesday.
Julius Apeku from Arua in West Nile, has joined the People Power Front (PPF), moving away from his previous role in the National Unity Platform (NUP).Apeku has long been involved in Ugandan politics. He was a key
A massive scandal involving a Shs 1 trillion project has rocked the National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) as the World Bank uncovers significant corruption and mismanagement. The Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP), worth USD 200 million (about Shs 1 trillion), has b
A Ugandan woman was arrested at Entebbe International Airport after attempting to smuggle 76 smartphones.The woman, who has not been publicly identified, arrived at the airport disguised as heavily pregnant.
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has downplayed concerns over party member Betty Amongi's decision to contest for the Lira City Woman Parliamentary seat. Akena, currently serving as Lira City East MP, emphasized that electoral competition is
Sultani Makenga is a well-known military leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He is the leader of the M23 rebel group, which has been active in eastern Congo for years. His life story is filled with war, politics, and rebellion.
Following the freeze on US foreign aid, Uganda’s Ministry of Health asked health workers supported by USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue their work as volunteers "in the spirit of patriotism."
