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Jamaican Spice Kampala concert draws closer, here is how to get your tickets

Jamaican Spice Kampala concert draws closer, here is how to get your tickets

If there’s one thing Spice knows how to do, it’s command a stage and this May, Kampala is about to feel that energy live.ScreenshotThe Queen of Dancehall is officially headlining Safari Beats, and the buzz just went into overdrive thanks to a limited time Easter Weekend Group Ti

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US Navy giant 'Tripoli' set to enter warzone, may break Strait of Hormuz chokehold

US Navy giant 'Tripoli' set to enter warzone, may break Strait of Hormuz chokehold

USS Tripoli provides US an opportunity to put troops on ground to secure the Strait of Hormuz, key waterway choked since the conflict began on Feb 28.The direction that on-going US-Israel-Iran war will take will be decided next week when 50,000 ton USS Tripoli, amphibious assault ship, car

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Floods Cut Off Kyambogo Section of Jinja Highway

Floods Cut Off Kyambogo Section of Jinja Highway

The ill-fated taxi which got trapped in the floods on WednesdayKAMPALA — Traffic along Jinja Highway was on Thursday disrupted after flooding cut off a section near Kyambogo following heavy rainfall.Uganda Police traffic spokesperson Michael Kananura said motorists should use alte

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Time to reorganise Kampala’s transport network

Time to reorganise Kampala’s transport network

As the city gradually returns to normal with the removal of street vendors, now is the perfect time to reorganize the transportation sector as well. I understand it might take some time to fully eliminate the street vendors, but the progress so far is promising. Recent efforts to streamline city

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Photos: Stunning Nakivubo Redevelopment Draws Praise from Kampala Residents

Photos: Stunning Nakivubo Redevelopment Draws Praise from Kampala Residents

The long‑debated Nakivubo drainage channel in Kampala is now emerging as a striking symbol of urban renewal and modern design, earning praise from city dwellers and traders alike as redevelopment works continue to reshape the once‑troubled artery of the capital. The long‑debated Naki

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Shs161bn Solar Water Project Sinks in Chaos at Water Ministry, UK Export Finance Furious

Shs161bn Solar Water Project Sinks in Chaos at Water Ministry, UK Export Finance Furious

It was sold as a shining solution to Uganda’s water crisis — 687 solar-powered irrigation and water supply systems meant to transform farming, boost incomes and bring clean water closer to communities. The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is the lead government agency, overseeing the p

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Uganda should reshape its growth path

Uganda should reshape its growth path

Kampala streets in 1960sUganda’s development story is shaped by two powerful histories.The first is our real, lived past. Before colonialism, Uganda had functioning kingdoms, trade networks and organised communities. This was violently disrupted by European colonization – a clea

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Tycoon Sudhir, Matovu Yanga named Kampala’s top real estate gurus

Tycoon Sudhir, Matovu Yanga named Kampala’s top real estate gurus

KAMPALA, Uganda — In a nod to the unsung architects of the city’s bustling commercial landscape, two of Uganda’s most influential tycoons, Sudhir Ruparelia and Haji Muhammad Matovu Yanga, have been crowned Kampala’s Best Business Landlords of 2025.The accolade, announced Tuesday by

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Uganda’s Local Gov’t Workers Petition Parliament Over Years Of Neglect, Broken Promises, Delayed Salaries & Unfair Treatment By Gov’t

Uganda’s Local Gov’t Workers Petition Parliament Over Years Of Neglect, Broken Promises, Delayed Salaries & Unfair Treatment By Gov’t

Uganda’s Local Government workers, through the Uganda Local Government Workers’ Union (ULGWU), have petitioned Parliament over years of neglect, broken promises, and unfair treatment by the government. The petition, presented by Workers’ MP Hon. Dr. Byakat

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Col Nakalema Calls for Automation in Construction Sector

Col Nakalema Calls for Automation in Construction Sector

The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has tasked the National Building Review Board (NBRB) to make good use of their Building Industry Management System (BIMS) to overcome unnecessary bureaucracy and eliminate wrong elements from the construction secto

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