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Uganda budget: 199 oil wells drilled as country nears first oil

Uganda budget: 199 oil wells drilled as country nears first oil

Uganda hits a major milestone toward first oil, drilling 199 wells to surpass the government threshold required for commercial production.KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has drilled 199 oil wells, surpassing the threshold required to begin commercial production later this year, according to the

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Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety among section of staff. The move has also stoked claims of discrimination amid claims of retention of majorly expatriat

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Cristiano Ronaldo 'will not help Portugal' at World Cup as Bruno Fernandes warning issued

Cristiano Ronaldo 'will not help Portugal' at World Cup as Bruno Fernandes warning issued

Cristiano Ronaldo "dominating the whole team" will hamper Portugal at the World Cup, according to John Barnes, who feels his presence and stature could impact on their other players.The Al-Nassr forward is playing at his sixth World Cup this summer at the age of 41 and is still integral to

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Man Utd target Mateus Fernandes could repeat transfer trick to force through move

Man Utd target Mateus Fernandes could repeat transfer trick to force through move

Mateus Fernandes had to personally push through his transfer from Southampton to West Ham last summer - and he may be forced to employ similar tactics if he wants to secure a move to Manchester United.The 21-year-old has been strongly linked with an Old Trafford move this week. Transfer re

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Missing Buliisa Boda Boda Rider Found Dead, Motorcycle Suspected Stolen

Missing Buliisa Boda Boda Rider Found Dead, Motorcycle Suspected Stolen

Inmates from Biiso Government Prison in Buliisa District have discovered the body of a boda boda rider who is suspected to have been murdered by unknown assailants. The deceased has been identified as Gilbert Isingoma, a resident of Booma Village in Butiaba Sub-County, Buliisa District.Isi

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Katumba Katumba Wamala Decries “Loss of Humanity” Amid Rising Kidnaps and Killingsa

Katumba Katumba Wamala Decries “Loss of Humanity” Amid Rising Kidnaps and Killingsa

Public Service Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala has called on religious leaders to openly condemn what he described as a “complete loss of humanity” in Uganda, citing a surge in kidnaps, unexplained killings, and mob justice incidents across the country. Speaking at the burial of 52-year-old Lydi

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West Ham announce TEN players leaving club after relegation to the Championship including Premier League legend

West Ham announce TEN players leaving club after relegation to the Championship including Premier League legend

WEST HAM have announced the departure of ten players following their drop to the second division.The Hammers are in a tricky situation as they head to the Championship, and will look to recoup as much as possible back in player sales.West Ham United v Leeds United - Premier League

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Kasule Lumumba Directs UCC to Control Radios on Political Content, Orders UBC to Cover Entire Country as She Takes Charge at The Information Ministry

Kasule Lumumba Directs UCC to Control Radios on Political Content, Orders UBC to Cover Entire Country as She Takes Charge at The Information Ministry

Newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has signaled a tougher government approach toward radio broadcasting and political programming, directing regulators to ensure that media platforms prioritize national guidance and development information over what she

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Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi Unveils 30-Member Shadow Cabinet

Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi Unveils 30-Member Shadow Cabinet

KAMPALA, Uganda — The leader of the opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has unveiled a 30-member Shadow Cabinet for the 12th Parliament, defending the leaner team as more effective in holding the government accountable than mirroring the executive’s 82-member Cabinet.Ssenyonyi to

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Church of Uganda Prepares for Archbishop Kaziimba Succession as Bishop Nears Retirement

Church of Uganda Prepares for Archbishop Kaziimba Succession as Bishop Nears Retirement

The Church of Uganda is preparing for a major leadership transition as Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba approaches retirement in August next year.Kaziimba is expected to retire on August 14, 2027, a day before his 65th birthday. His departure will pave the way for the election of the Church of

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