Around the world, some 40 million people are living with HIV. And though progress in treatment means the infection isn’t the death sentence it once was, researchers have never been able to bring about a cure. Instead, HIV-positive people must take a cocktail of antiretroviral drugs for the rest
Police spokesman Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke confirmed security agencies are on heightened alert, noting that the holiday period coincides with the lead-up to the 2026 general elections.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force warned the public Monday to anticipate a
KAMPALA, Uganda — The head of the Defence Public Information (DDPIO), Col. Chris Magezi, has urged Ugandans to maintain peace and actively participate in the upcoming 2026 elections. He also extended festive greetings to all citizens as the year comes to a close. “On my behalf and on b
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday held his first campaign rally in the Buganda region, addressing a massive crowd at Kasambya Town Council in Mubende District.The President who presented the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto for 2026-2031, reaffirmed that peace remains
Beneath the glossy billboards bragging about 5G speeds and “Digital Uganda Vision 2040,” a far darker story is unfolding in the dust and heat of Uganda’s network extension sites. While Huawei basks in praise for powering Uganda’s next-generation networks
The Energy Minister argued that ignoring performance deficiencies would endanger the electricity sector more than confronting them, especially given mounting public frustration.Uganda’s Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has defended her directive for a full board-led investigation into sta
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has acknowledged that the chaos that unfolded in Gulu City during the visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was “regrettable,” but maintains that the incident resulted from what they described as th
Media personality Frank Gashumba, who has spent only a few months in marriage, is already dishing out strong advice to young couples — rooted in firm traditional beliefs.In an interview with local media, Gashumba revealed that he is the “supreme leader” in his home and that all decis
An inquiry into the cost of electricity from the 250MW Bujagali Hydropower Dam has revealed that government has over the past seven years paid USD 213.1 million (about UGX 775 billion) in deemed energy, money paid to Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) for power generated but not taken by the national
Is the MSCI risk overstated as Strategy doubles down on BTC?Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys $962M Bitcoin despite MSCI pressure - Why?Michael Saylor’s Strategy made a massive and surprising Bitcoin purchase in the last 24 hours, despite the overhang of the MSCI index exclusion re
