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Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89.The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle.Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his pre

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MTN Uganda launches nationwide network upgrade

MTN Uganda launches nationwide network upgrade

 MTN Uganda is undertaking a significant nationwide network upgrade initiative aimed at substantially improving the reliability and speed of its voice, data, and mobile money services.This ambitious project seeks to deliver a more seamless and enhanced digital

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Swarm of Bees Disrupts Museveni Rally in Lwengo as ‘Buganda for Museveni’ Meeting Ends Abruptly

Swarm of Bees Disrupts Museveni Rally in Lwengo as ‘Buganda for Museveni’ Meeting Ends Abruptly

Drama unfolded in Lwengo District on Saturday after a swarm of bees stormed and disrupted a live broadcast of a rally organized by National Resistance Movement (NRM) MPs from Buganda under the banner "Buganda for Museveni."The political meeting, ai

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Trash to Treasure: Western Uganda Urban Leaders Challenged to Rethink Waste and Land

Trash to Treasure: Western Uganda Urban Leaders Challenged to Rethink Waste and Land

Urban authorities in Western Uganda have been urged to take a more strategic and proactive approach to waste management and land use, seen as crucial levers for sustainable city growth.The call came during a meeting of the Western Region Urban Authorities Association of Uganda (UAAU) in Ru

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Unregistered Voters Disrupt NRM LCI Polls in Nakaseke

Unregistered Voters Disrupt NRM LCI Polls in Nakaseke

The elections for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) LCI flag bearers and village party structures commenced smoothly in Nakaseke District, with many villages opting for consensus to select representatives.However, tensions erupted in several areas of Nakaseke Central, particularly reg

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Govt Defends State of Roads Amid Spate of Fatal Crashes

Govt Defends State of Roads Amid Spate of Fatal Crashes

The Minister of Works and Transport, General Edward Katumba Wamala, has defended the state of road infrastructure following a spike in road crashes, including the fatal weekend accident that claimed the life of businessman and rally driver Rajiv Ruparelia.In a statement released Monday, Ma

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Fatal Accident in Mbarara: Speeding Minibus Crashes Into Electric Pole, Kills Pedestrian

Fatal Accident in Mbarara: Speeding Minibus Crashes Into Electric Pole, Kills Pedestrian

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday morning at Mile Two, Mbarara City, when a speeding minib

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I Have Full Control Over Music Airplay in Uganda - Bebe Cool

I Have Full Control Over Music Airplay in Uganda - Bebe Cool

The singer explained that he has connections with the owners of radio and Television stations in Uganda and all popular deejays are on his speed dial.Musician Saali Moses, also known as Bebe Cool, is good at blowing his own trumpet.Speaking in a

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Parents, Leaders Protest Government Decision to Drop Teachers at Nakasongola's Nakitoma Seed School

Parents, Leaders Protest Government Decision to Drop Teachers at Nakasongola's Nakitoma Seed School

Parents, old students, and local leaders in Nakitoma Sub-county, Nakasongola District, have expressed disappointment over government's decision to drop long-serving teachers at Nakitoma Senior Secondary School following its recent takeover as a Seed School.Founded in 1994 by the local comm

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IGG Interdicts Lands Registration Boss

IGG Interdicts Lands Registration Boss

The Inspectorate of Government has ordered the immediate interdiction of Baker Mugaino, Commissioner for Land Registration in the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, as a wave of land fraud allegations engulfs senior officials in the ministry.IGG Beti Kamya Turwomwe directed

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