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                  02 Jul '25
                
                
                The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has launched the long-delayed powerline extension project in Rukungiri District, a development that is expected to significantly boost electricity access and stimulate economic growth in the sub-counties of Buhunga, Ruhunda, and Nyakagyeme.The
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  02 Jul '25
                
                
                Uganda will host a landmark international conference in mid-July 2025 bringing together at least 54 speakers of parliament from across Africa under the auspices of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).The conference, themed “Elevating the Role of Speakers in Fos
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  02 Jul '25
                
                
                Ugandan startups are struggling to comply with the country’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, exposing a significant gap between knowledge and implementation and fueling calls for accessible compliance solutions.The issue was highlighted at a forum held at the National ICT Innovation Hub
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  02 Jul '25
                
                
                Hongera Saana Uganda, an initiative under the Office of the President aimed at curbing violent extremism has partnered with security agencies to distribute free motorcycle tracking devices to riders across the country.The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  02 Jul '25
                
                
                Police has warned individuals involved in the sabotage of Uganda’s electricity infrastructure, saying those found culpable will face severe consequences.In a statement, AIGP Tom Magambo, Director of Criminal Investigations, said law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to crack 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  02 Jul '25
                
                
                The children of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the King of Buganda, have each forged unique paths, achieving success both within Uganda and internationally.Among them is Prince Savio Muwenda, also known as Juunju Suuna, who stands out as one of the most
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  30 Jun '25
                
                
                Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Partey, Christian Eriksen, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Michail Antonio are just some of the players whose contracts officially run out on June 30Kevin De Bruyne has already agreed to sign for NapoliA total of 51&n
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  30 Jun '25
                
                
                Former National Unity Platform Member of Parliament and senior opposition figure Hon. Abed Bwanika has dismissed claims that the newly form
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  30 Jun '25
                
                
                Jordan Ssebuliba, about 50 years old, is an estranged son who has severally dragged his father, city businessman Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka to courts of law over the years.He has also been bonded severally in many police stations in cases that are not related 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  29 Jun '25
                
                
                With the 2026 general elections drawing closer, political tensions are reaching new highs in Mityana South Constituency as multiple candidates declare their intentions to unseat Democratic Party (DP) incumbent, Richard Lumu.The political battleground is heating up as the ruling National Re