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What Is BitChat? Bobi Wine’s internet-free communication tool explained

What Is BitChat? Bobi Wine’s internet-free communication tool explained

BitChat is an internet-free messaging concept highlighted by Bobi Wine as a backup communication tool if online services are disrupted during Uganda’s 2026 elections.Kampala, Uganda: As Uganda heads into the decisive final weeks before the 2026 general elections, a new phrase has entered

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I Wish my son was normal — Winnie Byanyima

I Wish my son was normal — Winnie Byanyima

In her heartfelt message, Byanyima admitted that she wishes Anselm embraced his Ugandan roots, cut his hair and dressed normal for the conservative Ugandan gazeWinnie Byanyima, the respected Executive Director of UNAIDS, recently shared a deeply personal message about her son, Anselm Besig

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Ministry of Works official, Minister Katumba clash on Museveni, causing traffic jam

Ministry of Works official, Minister Katumba clash on Museveni, causing traffic jam

A disagreement has emerged within the Ministry of Works and Transport following severe traffic jam along the Kampala Masaka Highway, particularly in Mpigi with a senior road safety official questioning the official explanation issued by Works Minister, Edward Katumba Wamala.The traffic gri

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Works Minister Katumba dismisses claims linking Mpigi traffic jam to presidential movements

Works Minister Katumba dismisses claims linking Mpigi traffic jam to presidential movements

The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has dismissed claims that the severe traffic congestion along the Kampala–Masaka Highway, particularly in Mpigi, was caused by road closures to facilitate political activities of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.In a statem

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MTN Mobile Money loans on track to reach Shs 2.5 trillion

MTN Mobile Money loans on track to reach Shs 2.5 trillion

2025 has been of both challenges and opportunities. We’ve continued to deepen access to our services and extend financial inclusion to the underserved. By the end of this year, we’re looking at over 14.5 million individual users, which is a significant jump from 13.8 million in 2024. Our targ

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Woman proposes to boyfriend, leaves internet divided over his unenthusiastic response: Watch video

Woman proposes to boyfriend, leaves internet divided over his unenthusiastic response: Watch video

woman flipped the traditional script of proposals by popping the question herself, but the man's response left netizens disappointed. Proposals are usually associated with grand reactions, from loud gasps, tears of happiness, to shaky hands and nervous giggles. The emotions become palpabl

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Inside Uganda’s billion-dollar struggle to quit charcoal

Inside Uganda’s billion-dollar struggle to quit charcoal

Uganda faces a multibillion-dollar deadlock as charcoal remains the primary fuel for 82 percent of Kampala households.KAMPALA, Uganda — Behind the heavy scent of woodsmoke that hangs over Kampala every evening lies a multibillion-dollar economic deadlock. Despite a flurry of executive or

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Bebe Cool, MP Nsereko Trade Curses Over Uganda Airlines Debate

Bebe Cool, MP Nsereko Trade Curses Over Uganda Airlines Debate

What started as a discussion about Uganda Airlines’ performance has exploded into a bitter personal feud, with Bebe Cool and Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko publicly cursing each other in a viral showdown.Bebe Cool, MP Nsereko Trade Curses Over Uganda Airlines DebateFor severa

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Government moves to regulate Uganda flag over ‘misuse’

Government moves to regulate Uganda flag over ‘misuse’

Commissioner Seku reminded the public of the legal requirements, specifically citing the regulations that prohibit the hoisting of the national flag on private buildings without express government permission. Government has issued a warning regarding the management and display of the natio

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Electoral Commission begins issuance of Voter Location Slips ahead of 2026 general elections

Electoral Commission begins issuance of Voter Location Slips ahead of 2026 general elections

KAMPALA – The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched the nationwide issuance of Voter Location Slips (VLS) as part of preparations for the 2026 General Elections, Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon has announced.Justice Byabakama said the exercise, which runs from 15 December 20

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