Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old son of renowned Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani and celebrated filmmaker Mira Nair, has stunned the US political establishment after pulling ahead in New York City's mayoral Democratic primary.Born in Kampala and now on the verge of becomin
The Hoima city mayor Brian Kaboyo has asked natives of Bunyoro especially those with potential to invest both in Kampala and abroad to come and take advantage of the virgin opportunities in Bunyoro as Uganda eagerly waits to receive its first oil in 2026. Kaboyo made the remarks at the launch of
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has officially unveiled its roadmap for party elections, beginning with the election of village branch executives starting June 30th, 2025.The roadmap was announced during a press briefing addressed by the party’s Head of Media and Communications, Muz
President Museveni has called on African nations to collaborate in the development of smart technologies, urging the continent to reduce its reliance on imports from Europe and the Arab world.The call was delivered through Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja, who officially opened the African-A
Leaders of the United Bodaboda Riders Cooperative Union have raised alarm over increasing security threats within the motorcycle transport sector, cautioning riders to be more vigilant and alert during their daily operations.The Union, which represents thousands of boda boda riders across
Kampala- The Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), in partnership with RAISE, has today launched a groundbreaking working paper titled "A People's Pension," calling for urgent reforms in Uganda’s pension system and the adoption of a rights-based approach to social security.
The International University of East Africa (IUEA) has officially opened admissions for its August 2025 Intake, offering a fresh academic chapter for students across Uganda and the region.In a move to promote merit and equity, the university also launched a new scholarship initiative
Former Leader of THE Opposition and veteran advocate for women’s rights, Winnie Kiiza on Tuesday led an intensive training session aimed at equipping aspiring women political candidates with practical skills in campaigning and leadership.Organised by the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOW
President Museveni, through the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), has unveiled a new empowerment initiative dubbed “Bannaku Tweyambe – Wealth Creation Empowerment.” In a bid aimed at tackling the growing issue of youth unemployment and poverty in UgandaThe program, which is
Uganda has overtaken Ethiopia to become Africa’s leading coffee exporter, recording unprecedented export volumes and earnings in May 2025.The country shipped 47,606.7 tonnes of coffee last month, surpassing Ethiopia’s 43,481 tonnes and marking a 43.6% year-on-year growth.Accordi
