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URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

The British American Tobacco team led by Chris Achola, Cluster Head BAT East and Southern Africa met with URA to identify ways on curbing illicit trade in cigarettes in the East African region. During the meeting held at URA headquarters, Nakawa BAT proposed different ways through which

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Reigning Champs Busiki Fall as Semifinal Lineup is Set for the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Quarterfinals

Reigning Champs Busiki Fall as Semifinal Lineup is Set for the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Quarterfinals

Friday Quarterfinal Results:•    Bugabula 1-0 Busiki•    Budiope 0-2 BukonoSaturday Quarterfinal Results:•    Kigulu 0-1 Buzaaya•    Bunha 1-3 Butembe Budiope team line upBugabula Stuns Reigning Champions BusikiIn Friday’s headlining match, Bugabula eliminated d

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Outrage after Gen Elwelu razes Teso's key cultural site

Outrage after Gen Elwelu razes Teso's key cultural site

There’s outrage in Teso sub region, Eastern Uganda after one of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) representative in Parliament, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, , demolished a revered Ongima initiation site in Usuk, Katakwi District.   The site, also known as Airiget Ongima, held immens

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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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What does Trump’s win mean for Africa?

What does Trump’s win mean for Africa?

 As it became clear that Donald Trump had landed the US presidency for the second time, leaders from across Africa began tweeti

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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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Vuni, Kaluusimann and the tales of adventure bikers

Vuni, Kaluusimann and the tales of adventure bikers

Yes, you have seen the big, monstrous BMW 1200cc and 1250cc bikes at a place near you. Talk about adventure bikes and the first person many people will remind you of is Jacob Oulanyah, the late speaker of Parliament, who, in his short time on two wheels, used his face value to promote the bi

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Trump in phone call advises Putin not to escalate in Ukraine

Trump in phone call advises Putin not to escalate in Ukraine

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source familiar with the conversation told Reuters on Sunday, as President Joe Biden plans to urge Trump not to abandon Kyiv. Trump and Putin spoke in recent d

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Most households in Uganda still use firewood, charcoal for cooking

Most households in Uganda still use firewood, charcoal for cooking

Despite the deliberate effort by the government to increase electricity generation, distribution and extend cooking gas cylinders, most Ugandan households are still using either firewood or charcoal for cooking, a survey by Twaweza, a nongovernmental organization working in East Africa has f

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Fusing African beats with street, hip hop and breakdance

Fusing African beats with street, hip hop and breakdance

For years, dancer and choreographer Lillian Maximillian Nabaggala has been deliberate about works either celebrating diversity or advocacy. Her latest take as a theatre dance director, Moving Murals, is no exception. Produced by Batalo East, choreographed by Elvis Elasu, and performed by

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