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Why bars, nightclubs are closing their doors

Why bars, nightclubs are closing their doors

The vibrant nightlife of Kampala, undoubtedly East Africa’s party hub, is undergoing a seismic shift as a wav

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Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou to Clash in Saudi Arabia Showdown

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou to Clash in Saudi Arabia Showdown

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is slated to face ex-mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia in a highly anticipated bout on March 8. Joshua, who recently secured an impressive fifth-round stoppage victory against Otto Wallin, aims to maintain his resurge

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Surviving Kampala on a UGX 500,000 Salary – A Practical Guide

Surviving Kampala on a UGX 500,000 Salary – A Practical Guide

Simon Mburu, a 24-year-old who has recently secured employment in Rubaga, Kampala, with a monthly net salary of UGX 500,000, seeks guidance on budgeting and achieving financial independence. Facing the challenges of living in an expensive city on a modest income, Simon aims to not only cover his

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Government Relocates National Livestock Institute to Apac

Government Relocates National Livestock Institute to Apac

The National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI), a government-owned farm under the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, has undergone a significant relocation. The institute’s headquarters, previousl

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MPs Question Viability of Increased Budget for Uganda Airlines

MPs Question Viability of Increased Budget for Uganda Airlines

Members of the Budget Committee in Parliament are seeking detailed justification from the government regarding the proposed increase in the budget allocation for Uganda National Airlines in the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year. The request follows concerns raised during a presentation by Hon. To

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Government Seeks 79 Billion Shillings for Merging Agencies

Government Seeks 79 Billion Shillings for Merging Agencies

The Committee on Public Service and Local Government, led by Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has put forth a recommendation for the allocation of Shs79.3 billion in the Financial Year 2024/25 to facilitate the merging of government agencies. This proposal emanates from the Ministry of Public Service

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FDC raises concern as NAM, G77 summits trigger business shutdowns in Kampala

FDC raises concern as NAM, G77 summits trigger business shutdowns in Kampala

Uganda's hosting of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and the G77+China (Third South) Summit has raised concerns for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), regarding the adverse effects on ordinary citizens and local businesses. In a media briefing in Kampala, John Kikonyogo, the party spo

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