Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, was once teetering on the brink of collapse under the relentless assaults of Al Shabaab, but decisive military operations led by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba and his elite Special Forces Command (SFC) turned the tide.
President Museveni Friday joined several African leaders who have congratulated Donald Trump on winning US' November 5 presidential election in which he defeated Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Twice-impeached President Trump emphatically recaptured White House wit
You seemed so focused in training businesswomen and entrepreneurs. Why is that so important to you?Uganda has been ranked by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor as one of the most entrepreneurial countries in the world with 30 percent of Ugandans starting businesses annually. But not many of
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (Maaif) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to enhance Uganda’s agricultural capacity. The move aims at the development of post-harvest handling infrastructure,
A leading African music platform has announced that it is now prioritising hyperlocal markets to enhance the reach and impact of both its artistes and advertisers, focusing on tailored content in key regions across the continent. “This approach has led to specific content development i
Government has rolled out engineering mentorship opportunities for young graduates to become manufacturing engineers to boost the seven value chains at the Engineering Development and Innovation Centre. The Science, Innovation and Technology Minister, Dr Monica Musenero says the mentorsh
One of the country’s leading telecommunication company, Airtel Uganda has unveiled a new managing director following the resignation of Mr Manoj Murali who has been at the helm since 2020.Mr Soumendra Sahu will be the new MD effective December 1, 2024 after Muali said he would be resigning
Ugandans are too broke to build a decent house, with only three in 10 able to acquire land, buy construction materials, and pay for labour to construct one. Ms Judith Nabakooba, the Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, said the low income earned by Ugandans both in urban an
Salim Fidah Kyakwita, a rising star on the fashion scene in Uganda has carved a niche with his bold, authentic designs. His journey from being captivated by old films and magazines to becoming a designer whose name is synonymous with self-expression is a story of inspiration, passion,
