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Sarah Bateta Okwi Appointed Acting MTN Mobile Money CEO as Richard Yego Steps Down

Sarah Bateta Okwi Appointed Acting MTN Mobile Money CEO as Richard Yego Steps Down

MTN Mobile Money Uganda has announced a major leadership transition, with Chief Finance Officer Sarah Bateta Okwi appointed Acting Managing Director and CEO, following the decision by Richard Yego to step down from his role.According to official communication from the company, Yego will ex

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Total Chaos as Two NUP Dudes Fight for KCCA Speakership Job

Total Chaos as Two NUP Dudes Fight for KCCA Speakership Job

Intense lobbying has commenced from within the NUP with different Lord Councilor-elects beginning to position themselves for lucrative jobs at City Hall. One of the jobs that has attracted extreme keenness is that of Authority Speaker, whose outgoing occupant is Zahara Luyulika Maala. She is join

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Students, parents protest proposed renaming of Busoga University

Students, parents protest proposed renaming of Busoga University

Students and parents of Busoga University have protested a proposed name change, warning it threatens the institution’s identity and could affect graduates’ academic transcripts.One of the Main Buildings at the defunct Busoga University which is set to resume operations this year (Phot

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Africa Catholic body urges govt to free Masaka priest

Africa Catholic body urges govt to free Masaka priest

A continental network of Catholic scholars, leaders, and advocates of pastoral ministry and church studies has asked the government to immediately release detained Masaka priest, the Rev Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira. The pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) in a statement on Sa

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BIG STORY: Magistrate Declares Nameere Masaka City MP After Controversial Vote Recount

BIG STORY: Magistrate Declares Nameere Masaka City MP After Controversial Vote Recount

National Resistance Movement’s Justice Nameere also a daughter to former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has been declared the winner of the Masaka City Women MP rate after a controversial vote recount handled by Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe.The three-day vote recount exercise

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Beloved singer dies aged 26 after fatal snake bite as heartbroken friend pays tribute

Beloved singer dies aged 26 after fatal snake bite as heartbroken friend pays tribute

Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene has tragically died aged 26 after a fatal snake bite. Following the news of her death, there has been an outpour of tributes from her heartbroken fans and loved ones. The star who rose to fame after performing on the local version of The Voice was in the capital,

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Brazilian-Style Breakup: Why West Ham and Lucas Paquetá Parted as Enemies

Brazilian-Style Breakup: Why West Ham and Lucas Paquetá Parted as Enemies

The long-running saga surrounding the Brazilian playmaker’s transfer to Flamengo ended not with warm words, but with a cold, pointed statement from West Ham United. Notably, the club stopped short of thanking Lucas Paquetá himself. Instead, the London side expressed gratitude to staff and supp

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Museveni halts Central Bank directive on Sacco licensing

Museveni halts Central Bank directive on Sacco licensing

President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Bank of Uganda (BoU) to halt threats and directives aimed at forcing Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos) to apply for licences, arguing that the Central Bank should limit its role to oversight rather than direct control.The direc

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Man Utd transfer news: Cole Palmer details emerge as double swoop prepared

Man Utd transfer news: Cole Palmer details emerge as double swoop prepared

Transfer deadline day has arrived and Manchester United have just hours remaining to complete any deals. The Red Devils must finalise any last-minute business by 7pm this evening. Michael Carrick has enjoyed a flawless beginning to life as manager at Old Trafford, with United securing a thrilling

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Benjamin Sesko rescues Man Utd with last-gasp winner in Fulham thriller - 5 talking points

Benjamin Sesko rescues Man Utd with last-gasp winner in Fulham thriller - 5 talking points

MANCHESTER UNITED 3-2 FULHAM: Benjamin Sesko comes off the bench to score an injury-time winner for Michael Carrick's side as they hold off a late fight back from FulhamBenjamin Sesko of Manchester United celebrates Benjamin Sesko was the hero for Manchester United(Image: Carl Recin

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