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Africa’s Digital Economy Hits $180 Billion – Here’s What It Means for Uganda

Africa’s Digital Economy Hits $180 Billion – Here’s What It Means for Uganda

Africa’s digital economy is now worth over Shs 680 trillion—and this is just the beginning.But what does that even mean for a typical Ugandan who sells newspapers in the taxi park, owns a boda boda, or simply has a smartphone?The digital economy in itself refers to business

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Trump to Impose $250 Visa Integrity Fee on All Foreign Visitors

Trump to Impose $250 Visa Integrity Fee on All Foreign Visitors

Ugandans planning to travel to the United States will soon face a steep rise in visa costs following the enactment of a controversial new US immigration law that introduces a $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" for most non-immigrant visas.The fee, part of what President Donald Trum

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I am Satisfied with Performance of PDM so Far, says Museveni

I am Satisfied with Performance of PDM so Far, says Museveni

President Museveni has said he is satisfied with the performance of the Parish Development Model program so far.Addressing journalists as the PDM assessment tour ends, the president said unlike other programs, PDM seems to be progressing well so far.“When you look at beneficiaries

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Museveni Calls for Household Census in Kampala to Improve PDM Budgeting

Museveni Calls for Household Census in Kampala to Improve PDM Budgeting

President Museveni has directed local authorities in Kampala’s five divisions to conduct a thorough household census to guide equitable allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM).The directive came during his visit to Kyambogo Complex Parish in Nakawa Division on S

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Museveni Hails Emyooga Sacco Success in Nakawa, Pledges More Support

Museveni Hails Emyooga Sacco Success in Nakawa, Pledges More Support

President Museveni has met with beneficiaries of the Emyooga SACCO initiative in Butabika and Mutungo, Nakawa Division, commending their progress and reaffirming government support for grassroots economic empowerment.The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Educati

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Kampala Restaurant Week 2025 attracts over 10,000 diners

Kampala Restaurant Week 2025 attracts over 10,000 diners

Closing on a high, the 2025 edition of Kampala Restaurant Week drew over 10,000 diners to more than 30 participating restaurants across the city in a 10-day celebration of flavor, creativity, and culture.The city’s signature dining holiday offered food lovers a ch

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The loneliness of leadership: When everyone sees you… but no one really sees you

The loneliness of leadership: When everyone sees you… but no one really sees you

Dr. SalamiYou carry the title: President, Governor, Chairman, CEO, MD, Partner, Director, or Leader.But somewhere along the journey, you started losing the one room where you could actually be real. because the higher you rise, the fewer places you

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Barnabas Taremwa: Global Cartels Behind Uganda’s Coffee Losses

Barnabas Taremwa: Global Cartels Behind Uganda’s Coffee Losses

Fellow Ugandans, especially our coffee farmers and those aspiring to join the coffee industry,I feel compelled to share some truths and clarify the situation regarding coffee farming in Uganda and the dynamics of the global coffee market.This is a

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NIRA begins issuing upgraded national IDs

NIRA begins issuing upgraded national IDs

Uganda's new National IDs incorporate cutting-edge features including QR codes and 2D barcodes to strengthen verification processes and protect your identity.KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority

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"We Shall Chase Bobi Wine Out of Kampala" NRM’s Sigh Katongole Warns NUP as Election Fever Heats Up

"We Shall Chase Bobi Wine Out of Kampala" NRM’s Sigh Katongole Warns NUP as Election Fever Heats Up

National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Sigh Katongole has issued a fiery warning to supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and its president

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