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Concerns Grow Over ‘Buying’ of Political Parties Ahead of 2025 Elections

Concerns Grow Over ‘Buying’ of Political Parties Ahead of 2025 Elections

Political analysts are raising fresh alarms over increasing corruption in Uganda’s political landscape, warning that the buying and selling of political parties is enriching a few political group leaders while steadily undermining democratic processes.This growing trend is already compli

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Informality in Artisanal Mining Bleeds Revenue, NGO Warns

Informality in Artisanal Mining Bleeds Revenue, NGO Warns

Uganda continues to lose significant revenue from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector due to rampant informality and weak regulatory enforcement, the Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) has said.Despite being rich in minerals, Uganda has failed to tran

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KCCA Leadership Takes Action To Address Flooding Hotspots In Kyambogo And Kinawataka

KCCA Leadership Takes Action To Address Flooding Hotspots In Kyambogo And Kinawataka

The Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, together with her deputy, Benon Kigenyi, spent the yesterday afternoon surveying key flooding hotspots in the Kyambogo and Kinawataka areas.

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"If Muhoozi Does It Why Not Me?" UPDF Soldier Defies Military Law, Cites Muhoozi As Justification

"If Muhoozi Does It Why Not Me?" UPDF Soldier Defies Military Law, Cites Muhoozi As Justification

A Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier has stirred controversy after publicly engaging in partisan politics, an act that directly violates the UPDF Act of 2005. The soldier, whose identity remains undisclosed, shared campaign posters of himself in full

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Obua Reveals NRM Caucus Discussion with M7, Shrugs Off Kawempe Election Violence

Obua Reveals NRM Caucus Discussion with M7, Shrugs Off Kawempe Election Violence

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, met at State House on March 7, 2025, to discuss budget priorities for the 2025–2026 financial year, corruption, and the impact of USAID funding withdrawal.

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"Is Besigye Vying For President In 2026?" Justice Byabakama Weighs In, Leaves Ugandans Talking

"Is Besigye Vying For President In 2026?" Justice Byabakama Weighs In, Leaves Ugandans Talking

As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, one question is on the minds of many Ugandans:Will Dr. Kizza Besigye run for president again? The Chairperson of Uganda’s Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Mu

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Governance professionals urged to embrace AI in corporate structures

Governance professionals urged to embrace AI in corporate structures

Company directors and secretaries have been called upon to rethink governance in an AI-driven world and explore ways to foster more objective, transparent, and effective decision-making processes.This call was made during the 14th Annual Directors and Company Secretaries Conference, held u

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Kenya Orders TikTok to Remove Child Exploitative Content

Kenya Orders TikTok to Remove Child Exploitative Content

In 2023, the Kenyan government had already directed TikTok to enhance content moderation and establish a local office to oversee its operationsThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered TikTok to immediately remove all sexual content involving minors

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South Africa is said to halt Starlink talks as US tensions escalate

South Africa is said to halt Starlink talks as US tensions escalate

Talks to license Starlink in South Africa have reportedly stalled over tensions with the Donald Trump administration in the US.Presidential spokesman Vincent NgwenyaTalks over licensing SpaceX’s Starlink service in South A

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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $159M Amid Japan’s Economic Struggles

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $159M Amid Japan’s Economic Struggles

Metaplanet, a Japanese public company, has recently decided to boost its Bitcoin holdings as part of its strategy to manage economic challenges. The company raised 4 billion yen (around $26.39 million) by issuing ordinary bonds to EVO Fund, a debt and financing

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