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Stanbic, UN Women commit to supporting more female-owned businesses in Uganda

Stanbic, UN Women commit to supporting more female-owned businesses in Uganda

As the world continues to celebrate the international women’s month, Stanbic Bank Uganda has re-echoed its commitment in supporting and empowering women led groups.This call was made during the annual Ring the Bell for gender equality conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.

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Woman caught with 40 phones strapped on her hips, bosom

Woman caught with 40 phones strapped on her hips, bosom

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has nabbed a female traveller from Dubai with 40 smartphones strapped around her hips and bosom. The unnamed woman had reportedly concealed the phones beneath several layers of clothing.Following intelligence reports and informers in Dubai that passengers hav

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Dr Lilian Matovu: From being S.3 dropout to getting a PhD

Dr Lilian Matovu: From being S.3 dropout to getting a PhD

At the 74th graduation of Makerere University, Namutebi Abishag Lilian Matovu was among the 132 students awarded the coveted PhD, climaxing a journey she never dreamt would end the way it did.Like many children born to peasant families, education is never assured. Perhaps, this explains wh

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Inside NRM charm offensive in Busoga

Inside NRM charm offensive in Busoga

What you need to know:President Museveni has been in Busoga sub-region twice in a period of 12 days. First, he was in Jinja City on January 26 when he presided over the 38th anniversary of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) rise to power, and th

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LEAVE ME ALONE: "I can't Sell My Kidney Or Children To Pay You"-Embattled District Boss Tells Off City Lawyer

LEAVE ME ALONE: "I can't Sell My Kidney Or Children To Pay You"-Embattled District Boss Tells Off City Lawyer

Capt Omara: Does He Want Me to Sell My Children to Get the Shs350m?All is not well for Abim District LCV Chairperson Capt (Rtd) Yuventine Omara after a city lawyer gave him a two-week ultimatum within which to clear his outstanding legal fees amou

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Judiciary to commission new home next week

Judiciary to commission new home next week

L-R: Chief Registrar Sarah Langa Sui, Supreme Court Judge Mike Chibita, and Judiciary's Permanent Secretary Mr Pius Bigirimana addressing journalists on Fe

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Museveni to commission Shs63.9b Court of Appeal and Supreme Court buildings

Museveni to commission Shs63.9b Court of Appeal and Supreme Court buildings

President Yoweri Museveni is set to commission Shs63.9 billion Court of Appeal and Supreme Court buildings.The twin buildings will be commissioned on February 9, 2024.The development was confirmed by Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Jud

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Besigye trashes 'acclaimed' accident victim Simbwa's confession

Besigye trashes 'acclaimed' accident victim Simbwa's confession

Dr. Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, took to his X account trashing Moses Simbwa who during the National Resistance Movement’s liberation day celebrations in Jinja openly confessed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni that he was used by the opposition to defame the government wit

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Parliament's budget committee recommends shs288bn for Namboole renovation

Parliament's budget committee recommends shs288bn for Namboole renovation

The Budget Committee of Parliament has recommended allocating Shs288 billion for the renovation of Mandela National Stadium also known as Namboole in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.The committee also proposed the phased provision of funds for the construction of

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Coffee Scandal: How Nelson Tugume Tricked Museveni; Diverted Shs 21bn to Own Factory in Ntungamo

Coffee Scandal: How Nelson Tugume Tricked Museveni; Diverted Shs 21bn to Own Factory in Ntungamo

The funds taken by Tugume for his private coffee enterprise is almost higher than the 2023/2024 financial year budget (Shs 22bn) which the government allocated to cater for the allowances of medical interns and senior house officers across UgandaMuseveni in a group photo with

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