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08 May '25
With political activity intensifying ahead of the 2026 general elections, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced it will begin enforcing poster fees in line with the recently approved Kampala Capital City Outdoor Advertising Ordinance.Campaign posters and other advertisements
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08 May '25
Former Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga has announced his intention to take National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi to court over accusations linking him to the imprisonment of former Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya.This comes a day after Kyagulanyi publicly c
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06 May '25
Airtel Africa announced an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in African countries, including Uganda.Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint. Operating licenses
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03 May '25
Rajiv, son of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, played a central role in expanding the Ruparelia Group’s footprint across real estate, education, hospitality, and agriculture.Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group, has died following a motor accident, sources h
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01 May '25
The Ugandan government has raised fresh concerns over the financial sustainability of Public Sector Organizations (PSOs), signaling a possible move to de-gazette several of them and lay off tens of thousands of employees.According to government insiders, this dr
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30 Apr '25
As we continue headlong into the regurgitating inanity that is Uganda’s rollercoaster elections, the gross contradictions that embody our governance and politics continue unencumbered.Dear reader, let us review a few instances that should have us questi
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29 Apr '25
Beyoncé kicked off the first night of her tour at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Her daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, were also on stage that nightBeyoncé brings Blue Ivy AND excited Rumi on stage for first night of tour
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29 Apr '25
The singer explained that he has connections with the owners of radio and Television stations in Uganda and all popular deejays are on his speed dial.Musician Saali Moses, also known as Bebe Cool, is good at blowing his own trumpet.Speaking in a
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28 Apr '25
Sensational dancehall musician Ziza Bafana has expressed his disappointment with singer Bebe Cool following recent remarks about controlling playlists on radio and TV stations in Uganda.According to Ziza Bafana, he felt extremely let down after watching Bebe Cool boast about having the pow
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28 Apr '25
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has vowed to intensify its efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, with a strong focus on media collaboration.Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the UHRC, called on the government