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MTN Backs Lugazi Diocese With Shs15m, safety Gear for Martyrs Day

MTN Backs Lugazi Diocese With Shs15m, safety Gear for Martyrs Day

MTN Uganda has donated Shs15 million and 500 reflector jackets to Lugazi Diocese as part of its support for the 2025 Catholic Martyrs Day celebrations, set to take place in Namugongo.The handover took place on Thursday, May 15, at the diocesan offices, where Msgr Richard Kayondo, Vicar Gen

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World Water Crisis Deepens As Reports Show Billions Face Scarcity Amid Climate Shocks

World Water Crisis Deepens As Reports Show Billions Face Scarcity Amid Climate Shocks

In 2024, a wave of grim findings from global water assessments confirmed what scientists and communities have long feared: the planet’s water crisis is deepening, with climate change and human mismanagement pushing billions toward unsafe, unreliable water sources.The UN

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Government Issues Warning on Election Opinion Polls

Government Issues Warning on Election Opinion Polls

Opinion polls—conducted through field surveys, phone-ins, and online platforms—have become an integral feature of electoral cycles worldwide.In Uganda, these polls often aim to gauge candidate popularity and predict election outcomes.However, the Uganda Communications Commission

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UPDF officer abducted in armed ambush by suspected Congo army personnel

UPDF officer abducted in armed ambush by suspected Congo army personnel

A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer was abducted following a surprise armed ambush by suspected members of the Congo army in Deyi Subcounty, Pakwach District. The incident has sparked serious security concerns along the Uganda–Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border.The a

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Parliament Faces Backlash Over Rushed Scrutiny of Contentious UPDF Bill

Parliament Faces Backlash Over Rushed Scrutiny of Contentious UPDF Bill

Parliament is under mounting pressure following a heated joint committee session where MPs voiced strong opposition to the hurried scrutiny of a newly introduced, 144-page bill.The Legal and Defence Committees, chaired by Baka Mugabi (Legal), were given until Friday to propose amendmentsâ€

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From Local Vendor, Mulaliira Scales Ranks to Become Official Coca Cola Distributor

From Local Vendor, Mulaliira Scales Ranks to Become Official Coca Cola Distributor

When David Mulaliira first weighed the risks of launching a soft‑drink distribution business, he knew he needed a partner whose reputation spoke for itself.As owner of Vinegarden Enterprises dealing in school supplies, construction materials, and consulting services, he had built small s

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MTN Pays shs42.5bn in Statutory Levy to UCC

MTN Pays shs42.5bn in Statutory Levy to UCC

MTN Uganda has paid Shs 42.5 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) as its statutory levy.The amount represents 2% of MTN Uganda’s gross annual revenue for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, in compliance

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Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon Coffee Elevates Uganda’s Agricultural Exports

Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon Coffee Elevates Uganda’s Agricultural Exports

Uganda is launching a transformative initiative to protect and promote its first-ever Geographical Indication (GI), the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon Coffee.This strategic move not only sets a new era for Uganda's coffee industry but also significantly enhances the livelihoods of local fa

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Demand for Data Centres Goes up as Uganda’s Digital Revolution Takes Shape

Demand for Data Centres Goes up as Uganda’s Digital Revolution Takes Shape

Experts have said demand for data centres will continue going up as Uganda’s digital revolution takes shape.Uganda is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with citizens, businesses, and the government embracing technology to redefine the economic landscape.Speaking on Tuesday, off

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UAP Old Mutual Goes Digital with Online Motor, Travel Insurance Portals

UAP Old Mutual Goes Digital with Online Motor, Travel Insurance Portals

UAP Old Mutual Insurance has officially launched its new online motor and 

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