Uganda has been urged to reduce the high cost of sending money from abroad, with officials and development experts warning that current transfer fees are discouraging remittances and stifling diaspora-led investment.The call was made during the commemoration of the Interna
A top official in one of South Africa's biggest political parties has been sacked after he visited a controversial Malawian pastor in April.Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party barely six months into the job after he attended an Easter ser
The NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong has received former Makerere University guild president, Lawrence Alionzi, commonly known as Dangote to the ruling NRM party.Alionzi on Monday formally joined NRM and also picked nomination forms from the party electoral commission to stand f
Jamila Mulindwa Nuwaha was last night named Inspiring Female Journalist of the Year at the prestigious Uganda National Journalism Awards 2025, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME).The event took place at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala, drawing leading m
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has announced the appointment of Damali Ssali as Country Director for Uganda, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to transform its food and nutrition systems.A seasoned development leader with over 18 years of experience a
The 2025 Twegaite Global Convention, held May 22–26 in Los Angeles, struck a new tone for Uganda’s diaspora politics—placing investment, infrastructure, and women’s empowerment at the centre of Busoga’s revival agenda.While the colourful gathering celebrated heritage through danc
Salim Saleh and Muhoozi KainerugabaIf you haven’t watched the viral clip where Gen. Salim Saleh asks the European Union ambassadors to cease fire over the matter of the reputational damage that Museveni’s all-too-powerful son is causing the country, t
Pallaso's mother and brothers supported him entire at his concert (Credit: Galaxy FM)The die-hard fans of Pallaso, real name Pius Mayanja, flocked to Lugogo Cricket Oval at the Sanyu Sanyu Festival, a concert which continued to shine light on the singerâ€
The pending retirement of Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces has stirred mixed emotions across the country, following the circulation of a viral video in which he delivered a powerful message about military service.
The State Minister in charge of the Office of the Vice President, Diana Mutasingwa, was joined by the Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Relief, and Refugees, Lillian Aber, to commemorate Women's Day in Buikwe.The celebration, held at Lugazi Mehta Stadium, honored the strength, a
