After losing the Makerere guild race, Hannah Karema has been encouraged to prepare for a possible Nakaseke parliamentary bid in 2031.Former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema has been urged to shift focus to national politics following her recent defeat in the Makerere University guild race.
Veteran Kadongo Kamu legend Fred Sebatta was overcome with emotion as tensions escalated between Uganda’s old guard musicians and Eddy Kenzo, following remarks that many have interpreted as dismissive of the genre’s foundational role in the country’s music industry.The controversy ha
In a recent interview, the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), AIGP Tom Magambo, outlined a clear vision for tackling the rising crime rates in Uganda. Speaking on NBS Live at 9, Magambo emphasized that while effective law enforcement is crucial, addressing crime in the lon
At the heart of Uganda’s Commercial Court sits a quiet crisis with far-reaching economic consequences: 623 unresolved banking cases locking up an estimated UGX 2 trillion in disputed value. For banks, this means capital tied down in provisioning and delayed recovery; for borrowers, businesses f
Mrs Alice Karugaba, the founder, Nina Interiors. She received the CEO of the Year Award in 2016.Nina Interiors founder, Alice Karugaba, did not set out to build a furniture empire. She was a mother trying to make ends meet, learning to bake, selling buns to colleagues, and slowly finding h
Security minister Maj Gen (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi’s wife Susan Muhwezi Kabonero has landed a new juicy job. Susan Muhwezi has been appointed a Board Member of the Private Sector Foundation (PSFU) representing the tourism and hospitality sector.Uganda’s apex body for the private sector, the P
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda National Oil Company held a workshop Thursday to urge suppliers to adopt stricter safety and environmental standards as the country transitions toward oil production.The event, held at Kabira Country Club, focused on quality, health, safety, security and envi
Economists and tax experts warn that government’s plan to raise Shs4.8 trillion through new taxes, including a fuel levy, could increase inflation, slow construction activity, and undermine economic recovery if the tax base is not widened.A growing chorus of economists and tax experts is
When most people hear the term NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation), they tend to think of impact—community projects, humanitarian efforts, and driving social change.Taxes, however, are rarely part of that picture.One of the biggest misconceptions about NGOs is that, because they a
Hollywood legend and martial arts icon Chuck Norris who died at 86, prompted heartfelt tributes from three larger-than-life American figures: President Donald Trump, former President George W. Bush, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.Norris, star of Walker, Texas Ranger and a real-life karate champ
