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The Commute Conundrum – To Live Near or Far from Work?

The Commute Conundrum – To Live Near or Far from Work?

Let me take you back to a conversation I overheard between two Taxi commuters in Kampala not long ago. Two passengers, clearly regulars on the route, were swapping war stories of traffic, transport costs, and landlords.One said, “Eh, I pay Shs300,000 rent in Seeta, but every day I lose t

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Think You Don’t Need a VPN? Here’s Why You Might Be Wrong

Think You Don’t Need a VPN? Here’s Why You Might Be Wrong

Whether you're a local or an expat living in Uganda, you most likely use the internet on a daily basis for work, shopping, streaming, and chatting.However, most individuals are unaware of this fact: every time you go online, your browser history, personal information, and even bank account

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Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions as he seals $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit

Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions as he seals $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit

President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip - a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment.Speaking in Riyadh, the US president also pledged to lift all sanctions agai

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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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The Real Liberation is in Skill, says Museveni as he Launches Ntoroko Skilling Hub

The Real Liberation is in Skill, says Museveni as he Launches Ntoroko Skilling Hub

President Museveni has said that Uganda’s true path to liberation lies not just in politics but also in technology, skills andpractical education.“Skilling hubs have two purposes. One is to create wealth. Wealth comes from people,” he said.The president made the re

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Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group

Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group

A self-declared "king" of Germany and three of his senior "subjects" have been arrested and their group banned for attempting to overthrow the state.Peter Fitzek, 59, was among those arrested in morning raids across seven states on Tuesday, which involved about 800 securit

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Storm Brewing in Mityana as Zaake’s Reign Faces Its Fiercest Test Yet

Storm Brewing in Mityana as Zaake’s Reign Faces Its Fiercest Test Yet

From fiery speeches in Parliament to tear gas-laced street protests, Francis Zaake’s name has long stirred strong feelings in Mityana.But as the 2026 election season approaches, the winds that once propelled the opposition firebrand into power now threaten to sweep him away.In his

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Travel Neza’s Laura Kagame wants Ugandans to enjoy their own backyard

Travel Neza’s Laura Kagame wants Ugandans to enjoy their own backyard

St Augustine of Hippo once said, “The world is a book and those who don’t travel read only one page.”For Laura Kagame, 41, life has been built around the intricacies of tour and travel. When she speaks about travel, her eyes light up because of the

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Green Daddy Blasts B2C Singers Over Selfishness

Green Daddy Blasts B2C Singers Over Selfishness

Musician Green Daddy is upset with the B2C singers for allegedly ignoring upcoming artists at their recently held successful concert at Hotel Africana.Musician Green Daddy is upset with the B2C singers for allegedly ignoring upcoming artists at their re

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Pride Microfinance Celebrates Becoming Bank

Pride Microfinance Celebrates Becoming Bank

Officials have hailed the 30 year transformation journey of Pride Microfinance which has seen it transform into a tier two bank.Speaking during a dinner held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Friday, The Pride Bank, board chairman, Fred Jachan Omach said the bank celebrates three remarkable decad

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