Uganda and the UAE kicked off their fourth annual business forum in Kampala, aiming to boost a $2.8 billion trade relationship dominated by Ugandan gold. Foreign direct investment from the Gulf nation has surged tenfold, fueling growth in sectors like agribusiness and renewable energy.
Why speed of the upswing has been much faster than analysts predicted and why the rally is likely to continue?COMMENT | LUKE HARTIGAN | The price of gold surged above US$4,100 (Approx. Shs14 million) an ounce (Approx.28g) on Oct.15 for the first time, taking this year’s extrao
Kampala — Celebrated Ugandan music icon Jose Chameleone is reportedly preparing to walk down the aisle again after his long-term marriage with Daniella Atim Mayanja ended in divorce.Sources close to the family indicate that the “Valu Valu” hitmaker and Daniella, who have b
When this king touched down with an entourage of over 140, Abu Dhabi Airport went into lockdown. What followed felt unrealKing Mswati III of Eswatini caused a lockdown at Abu Dhabi Airport on July 10, 2025, arriving with 15 wives, 30 children, and 100 a
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in partnership with the African Organisation for Standardisations (ARSO) has launched 15 African standards for edible insects, aimed at improving consumer safety and boosting trade in the emerging sector.The standards, unveiled on Monday at a two-
I start with two apologies. First, last week, in the absence of the Dean and Deputy Dean of the School of Law, I had to dedicate substantial time holding fort in both instances – which allowed me an even greater appreciation of the burden that administrators s
President Museveni has held a cordial meeting with the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope, and his delegation from the Busoga Kingdom to discuss issues of mutual interest and development.Announcing the meeting on his official X account, the President extended his congratulations
Dr Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has urged Ugandan engineers to embrace innovation and self-reliance, arguing that homegrown solutions are vital for national progress.Delivering a keynote address at the 2025 Africa Engineering Week
Uganda has signed a landmark tourism partnership with GZL International Conference and Exhibition Services Ltd, organisers of the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE), cementing its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.The agreement, signed in Guangz
This time a year ago, Myles Lewis-Skelly had not even made his Arsenal debut. It is a measure of his rapid rise that his exclusion fr
