Busitema University has been quietly expanding its reach across eastern Uganda, establishing campuses in Namasagali, Pallisa, Mbale, and Arapai, and steadily increasing student enrolment year after year. On paper, the growth story looks impressive.But behind the numbers, a more uncomfortab
visually impaired student at Makerere University is facing a severe disruption to his academic programme after unknown thieves broke into his room and made off with his laptop and upkeep money amounting to approximately Shs300,000 — losses that have placed his continued studies in serious jeopa
Outspoken singer Mansur Ssemanda has taken a bold swipe at Uganda’s legislative body, declaring himself the “Speaker of the People’s Parliament.”Speaking in an interview with a local television station, King Saha criticized the Parliament of Uganda, accusing it of failing to fulfil
More than 7,000 former Election Special Police Constables have started a one-month intensive training program to transition into Uganda’s private security sector, enhancing both employment opportunities and sector professionalism.Over 7,000 former Election Special Police Constables have
At first, it was Deputy President Mukasa Mbidde who declared that Norbert Mao’s Speakership bid was not viable. He declared support for Anita Among and he has been openly campaigning for her since that time.He was castigated by people in the Mao universe but Mukasa Mbidde stood firm and
Rising mobile money transaction and withdrawal charges are increasingly eating into the profits of small businesses in Uganda, with traders and MSMEs warning that the high cost of digital transactions could slow the country’s push toward a digital economy.Mobile money has revolutionized
In October 2014, Arben Pajaziti, a Kampala businessman, agreed with Be Forward Ltd, a vehicle importation firm, to buy a car worth Shs 31 million.The vehicle was to be shipped to Kampala under cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) terms.Under the arrangement, Pajaziti paid the full pur
KAMPALA – As every second, minute, hour, day, and month winds down, Uganda edges closer to its promise—the dawn of oil production.From drilling and completing wells to laying thousands of kilometres of pipeline, Uganda’s progress is unmistakable. Supporting infrastructure, central pr
Renowned Ugandan musician Daniel Kazibwe, popularly known as Ragga Dee, has called on upcoming artists to approach their craft with a business mindset, emphasising the importance of strategic distribution and legal protection of their work.Speaking during NBS Eagle on Sunday, Ragga Dee hig
Rukungiri Municipality has distributed more than Shs112 million to 19 community groups through its Community-Based Services Department, with support from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. The funds were officially handed over during a meeting at the Rukungiri Municipal Counci
