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Can Uganda's Destiny Rest Solely on an 80-Year-Old Leader? Andrew Mwenda Sparks Debate

Can Uganda's Destiny Rest Solely on an 80-Year-Old Leader? Andrew Mwenda Sparks Debate

The political situation in Uganda is under scrutiny, especially with President Yoweri Museveni, now 80 years old, still in power. Journalist Andrew Mwenda raised important questions about whether Uganda should rely on such an elderly leader during a recent episo

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10 Dead, 22 Injured in Kyenjojo Taxi Collision

10 Dead, 22 Injured in Kyenjojo Taxi Collision

A deadly accident in Kyenjojo district has resulted in the loss of 10 lives and left 22 others injured. The crash occurred at Ngezi Trading Centre when two taxis collided around 8:30 pm on Wednesday. One taxi, with the registration number UBR 800S, was traveling

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Mayiga bans Gravity Omutujju music on CBS, BBS

Mayiga bans Gravity Omutujju music on CBS, BBS

Buganda Prime Minister (Katikkiro), Charles Peter Mayiga, has announced a ban on Gravity Omutujju’s music from being played on Buganda Kingdom’s media platforms, BBS TV and CBS FM.The Premier on Monday vowed t

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Inside Job: Suspect in PostBank Shs 500 Million Counterfeit Arrested

Inside Job: Suspect in PostBank Shs 500 Million Counterfeit Arrested

Post Bank has said that its staff colluded and put fake currency in its branch in Mbale.This week, the bank confirmed that its internal control mechanism had discovered counterfeit notes worth sh 500 million in the Mbale branch.Bundles of counterfeit sh 50,000 notes were found on No

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Uganda Investment Authority and British High Commission Mired In Namanve Project Scandal

Uganda Investment Authority and British High Commission Mired In Namanve Project Scandal

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), under the leadership of Robert Mukiza, in collaboration with Louis Arinaitwe, the Country Director for Trade at the British High Commission (BHC), has become embroiled in a significant scandal.

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Imbalu Boys Arrested Over Brutal Attack in Mbale

Imbalu Boys Arrested Over Brutal Attack in Mbale

(Mbale) – On November 16, 2024, a violent attack involving Imbalu boys was reported in Katwaka Cell, Bumagenyi Ward, Industrial Division, Mbale City. The group, armed with pangas, sticks, and stones, targeted several individuals, injuring a man and robbing others of their belongings.The vic

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Bobi Wine Claims Election Malpractices in Kisoro

Bobi Wine Claims Election Malpractices in Kisoro

(Buikwe) – Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, visited Buikwe District this week, continuing his National Unity Platform (NUP) countrywide tour while addressing his followers on the principles of justice, freedom, and resilience in Uganda. Wine emphasized his vision f

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To cap or not to cap interest rates

To cap or not to cap interest rates

The Parliament has passed a law mandating the Minister of Finance to prescribe a maximum interest rate that money lenders may charge their borrowers. Not surprisingly, the moneylenders’ association has “rejected” the new law, arguing that the government has no right to control what doe

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Donald Trump’s behind-the-scenes ‘ice maiden’ given crucial role in White House

Donald Trump’s behind-the-scenes ‘ice maiden’ given crucial role in White House

EXCLUSIVE: Susie Wiles was called to the podium by Donald Trump during his victory speech, apparently overcoming her considerable reticence in order to do so.Susie Wiles, the woman widely credited with bringing stability to 

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‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

Imagine you’re running an asset financing business in Europe and think, “Why not give East Africa a shot?” So you do the research, find the market, and discover real potential.  That’s how Mogo Uganda, an asset-financing tech company, landed in Kampala.  The

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