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	Why MTN is at loggerheads with URA in Shs 1.5 trillion tax stalemate

Why MTN is at loggerheads with URA in Shs 1.5 trillion tax stalemate

For the past five months or so, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has been at loggerheads with Uganda’s biggest telecommunications company, MTN.This follows an audit carried out by SafariTech - a Kenyan company tha

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Current Situation at Railway Gardens in Kampala City That is Raising Concern

Current Situation at Railway Gardens in Kampala City That is Raising Concern

The Railway Gardens in Kampala City have become a makeshift resting spot for numerous youths, raising questions about their living conditions and lifestyle.Photographs circulating on social media show several youn

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"Muzungu Boda Wasn't Deported, He Was Removed' - Government Clarifies

"Muzungu Boda Wasn't Deported, He Was Removed' - Government Clarifies

Mzungu Boda, a New Zealand national who became a popular figure on social media, especially TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), was recently in the news after being asked to leave Uganda.His real name is Raid Samuel

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Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Commemorated on November 14 every year, World Diabetes Day unites global leaders, medical professionals, advocates, and communities to raise awareness and promote action against the growing epidemic. The 2024-2026 theme, "Diabetes and Well-Being," emphasises the importance of holistic self-c

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Ugandan film lands global fellowship

Ugandan film lands global fellowship

A Ugandan movie is promising to make film lovers turn their eyes and attention to the Pearl of Africa if its potential cast is confirmed. Mr Otim, a movie by filmmaker Isaac Oboth, lists Winston Duke, Brian Ogola, Daniel Kaluya, Melvin Alusa, Forest Whitaker, Ntare Guma, Esteri Tebandeke, Pa

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Trump’s Day One: Deportations and scrapping Biden humanitarian programs

Trump’s Day One: Deportations and scrapping Biden humanitarian programs

Donald Trump is expected to take a slew of executive actions on his first day as president to ramp up immigration enforcement and roll back signature Biden legal entry programs, a sweeping effort that will be led by incoming "border czar" Tom Homan and other Republican immigration hardliners

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When Uganda danced to product adverts

When Uganda danced to product adverts

The transition of FM radio in Uganda in the early 90s was met with many opportunities. Musician Ragga Dee real name Daniel Kazibwe mentions that this is when the Deejay job started to gain respect locally. He notes that music radio hosts progressively imported freestyling from dance club

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Parents in trouble for not packing school lunch

Parents in trouble for not packing school lunch

The Ministry of Education and Sports has said it will soon start prosecuting parents who do not provide their children with meals at school. Mr John Chrysostom Muyingo, the state minister for Higher Education, warned that such parents are violating the government’s policy on free educa

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Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate

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Turkey: Farmer’s tale from hobby to thriving business

Turkey: Farmer’s tale from hobby to thriving business

Dr Gerald Akankwasa, a general physician at Mulago Hospital, started his backyard flock in Jokolera, Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, with just three turkeys in early 2023. Barely two years later, he now has more than 170 birds of different ages. And with his determination and in

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