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07 Apr '26
Uganda and Kenya agree on SGR standards to link their conflicting rail systems, advancing the massive regional infrastructure project.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport is requesting 8.3 trillion shillings for the 2026/27 fiscal year, a 40% increase intended to moderni
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06 Apr '26
At the heart of Uganda’s Commercial Court sits a quiet crisis with far-reaching economic consequences: 623 unresolved banking cases locking up an estimated UGX 2 trillion in disputed value. For banks, this means capital tied down in provisioning and delayed recovery; for borrowers, businesses f
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06 Apr '26
Obongi County Member of Parliament-elect, Hassan Kaps Fungaroo of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has urged citizens to remain hopeful about the performance of the incoming Parliament as the country prepares to usher in its 12th August House next month.Speaking during NBS Morning Br
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06 Apr '26
The Diamond Tower is a proposed 220-meter skyscraper in Kampala’s Kololo neighborhood, designed by Angiletti Design Studio to be the tallest building in Uganda. Scheduled for a 2026 construction start, the 54-story vertical development features 300 serviced apartments, a luxury hotel, and high-
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06 Apr '26
Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford is reportedly willing to make important sacrifices to extend his time at Barcelona.The 28-year-old was cast aside by former MUFC head coach Ruben Amorim, which prompted a loan move to Aston Villa in January 2025, followed by a ‘dream’ transfer t
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06 Apr '26
If landing an internship at the Bank of Uganda has been on your radar, mark your calendar for Monday, April 27, 2026 — that is the date applications officially open for one of the most competitive and prestigious student internship programmes in the country.The Bank of Uganda announced o
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05 Apr '26
Liverpool was beaten 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals, and Arne Slot's players now face a crucial period in their bid for Champions League qualificationLiverpool lost again on SaturdayLiverpool lost again on SaturdayManchester City's 4-0 triumph over Liverpo
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05 Apr '26
KAMPALA — Kampala’s party scene hit a new high Saturday night as Etania Mutoni—better known as Life of the Party—pulled off a fully sold-out debut concert at Lugogo Hockey Grounds, cementing her arrival as a serious force in Uganda’s entertainment industry.This wasn’t just anot
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05 Apr '26
Bobi Wine will enjoy camera for a few months; then it will be business as usualCOMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Robert Kyagulanyi, a.k.a. Bobi Wine, is in exile in the USA, where he is meeting some leaders, lobbying them to sanction the top leadership in Uganda. To wit, President Yoweri Museve
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05 Apr '26
Mesach Semakula says his meeting with Usher in the US was planned and reflects his long-standing position in the music industry.Legendary singer Mesach Semakula has explained how he met and took a photo with Usher Raymond IV, saying the encounter was planned.Speaking on Cruz Xclusiv