In April 2019, Pope Francis stunned the world with a dramatic plea for peace in South Sudan by kneeling to kiss the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.The act, which took place during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican, was meant to encourage the two rivals to h
The Buganda Kingdom has joined the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, hailing him as a humble and compassionate spiritual leader whose example offers vital lessons for today’s leaders.While receiving funds collected from counties including Buddu and Ssingo, the Katikkiro of Bug
As the 2026 general elections approach, residents of Toroma County in Katakwi District are intensifying calls to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to elevate their area to district status—a move they say will improve service delivery and deepen their political loyalty.
The long-standing conflict over the administrative structure of Tororo District took a significant turn after leaders from both Tororo County and West Budama agreed to elevate Tororo Municipality to a city status using its current boundaries.The agreement was reached during a high-level me
As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: more money allocated to political administration than to the core legislative committees that drive parliamentary scrutiny and ov
The 'Friends of Ndamira Cup' culminated over the weekend in Nakaseke District, following a successful six-week duration from March to April 2025.This football tournament, now an established feature promoting unity within Nakaseke North, served as a platform for showcasing sporting prowess
Bugiri Municipality MP and Justice Forum (JEEMA) party president Hon. Asuman Basalirwa has said he will not seek another term as the party’s leader.Speaking openly about his time at the top, Basalirwa said he feels he has done his part and it is time fo
Additionally, MTN Uganda launched special voice bundles tailored for the central region, encouraging the public to communicate, share business opportunities, and exchange health knowledge. Customers could dial *100*21*1# to access 35 minutes at only 1,000 UGX.MTN Uganda proudly jo
The fourth session of the Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) concluded has in Addis Ababa on a high note, with the two countries signing a record eight bilateral cooperation agreements in various fields .The Delegation of the Republic of Uganda was led by Gen. Odo
A quarter of US merchants are adding or planning to offer QR payments in the next three years with slightly higher proportion of UK merchants following the same trend. But the spread of QR codes in retail is not only about payments. More than 80% of retailers believe offering QR code scanning for pr
