The kingdom played a critical role in Museveni’s rise to power during the 1981–1986 bush war, hosting his guerrilla campaign in the jungles of Luweero. Thousands of lives were lost, and the scars of that conflict linger.On May 25, 2025, a
The government, with support from international financiers, is pressing ahead with a $50.4 million (about Shs182 billion) initiative aimed at transforming rural economies through water access, market infrastructure, and affordable microfinance.Known as the Local Economic Growth Support (LE
The government and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have issued a joint appeal to the international community amid worsening global funding shortages that threaten the country’s refugee support operations.In a statement released on May 30, 2025, the Government o
Housing Finance Bank has won two national awards for its outstanding efforts in boosting agricultural productivity and supporting Uganda’s small businesses to recover from recent economic shocks.The accolades — the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) Award and the Small
The animation industry in Uganda is experiencing steady and promising growth, with an increasingnumber of studios and educational institutions offering training and support to aspiring animators.The sector now boasts a dynamic blend of well-established studios, emerging players, and
Uganda is launching a transformative initiative to protect and promote its first-ever Geographical Indication (GI), the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon Coffee.This strategic move not only sets a new era for Uganda's coffee industry but also significantly enhances the livelihoods of local fa
First Insurance Company Limited (FICO) has rebranded to Mirai General Insurance.This was during an event held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, FICO’s acquisition by Pride Global, a dynamic Singapore-based multinational insurance and financial services group.T
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is pictured before a meeting at the Costa Rican presidential house in San Jose on November 11, 2024.CNN — Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has proposed a prisoner exchange with Venezuela, offering t
The 39-year-old star headlined the Friday night of this year’s festival in Indio, Californiain Los AngelesLady Gaga fans have praised the star’s headline performance at Coachella, with one writing on social media that just watching the elaborate set being built was “like being there wh
Kate Ferdinand and husband Rio joined unlikely fellow
