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24 Mar '25
Renowned Ugandan musician King Saha found himself in a dangerous situation on Saturday night after an enraged crowd in Ibanda district turned against him for incorporating politics into his musical performance.The incident occurred at Kanuzire Food Hub during th
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12 Mar '25
Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i
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12 Mar '25
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has amassed significant wealth over his decades in power.His wealth is reflected in his luxurious properties, extensive business ventures, and substantial investments.Museveni's most notable property is hi
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12 Mar '25
City businessman and billionaire, Hassan Basajjabalaba could lose a significant part of his Kampala International University over UGX 57 billion loan dispute after the High Court in Kampala ruled in favor of Housing Finance Company Limited in a high-stakes financial dispute.The ruling, whi
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11 Mar '25
Ugandan businessman and investor Charles Mbire has emerged as one of the country’s highest individual taxpayers, with a staggering UGX 5.4 million deducted daily in taxes from his MTN Uganda dividends alone.Foll
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06 Mar '25
Mumba Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation’s largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits.His appointment was first announced in December of last year.“I am delighted to join Stanbic Bank Uganda. With the suppor
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03 Mar '25
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, who sought to be released following a Supreme Court ruling that barred the trial of civilians in military courts. Kiiza, a known associate of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, had argued that his continued dete
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03 Mar '25
Tensions ran high in Kawempe North today as security forces heavily deployed to monitor the campaign rally of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Erias Nalukoola.President Museveni’s government ordered addit
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03 Mar '25
Bebe Cool has issued a legal warning to Comedy Store Uganda proprietor Alex Muhangi over the unauthorized use of his performances for commercial gain.Through his lawyer, Timothy Sentongo of RSK Associates, Bebe Cool has expressed his intention to sue Muhangi for allegedly broadcasting and
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03 Mar '25
President Yoweri Museveni has given the green light to a new Copyright Management System, aimed at safeguarding musicians’ rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation for their work.Following a meeting with key officials and musicians, including Eddy Kenzo, the president of the Ug