Electricity distribution shifts from private to public hands
The government of Uganda is committed to meeting Umeme Limited’s buyout amount before the electricity distributor’s concession runs out at the end of March, Ziria Tib...
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16 Candidates Vie for Kawempe North Seat as NUP and NRM Battle for Dominance
The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13...
Katonga faction, MPs Accuse Chief Justice Dollo of ‘Choreographed’ ruling to justify Besigye’s trial in Military Court
A political storm is brewing within the opposition as members of the breakaway Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction and a section of legislators, who have co...
GOMA: Over 200 Romanian Mercenaries Captured by M23 Rebels
KIGALI, RWANDA – Atleast 288 Romanian mercenaries fighting for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government were captured by M23 rebels in Goma following the city�...
Kampala-Entebbe Expressway Records Surging Traffic and Revenue
The Kampala-Entebbe Expressway has marked three years of tolling operations with stellar results, exceeding both traffic and revenue projections.Addressing the media toda...
Relief for Road Users as CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba Orders This on January 5, 2025
On 5th January 2025, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to address the pressing issue of Kampala’s deter...
Good News: Gov’t Takes Over Electricity, Cuts Bill for Ugandans – See How Much to Pay Per Unit
Uganda's government has announced a significant shift in its energy sector with the takeover of electricity distribution and sales, a move expected to lower electricity c...
Why MTN is at loggerheads with URA in Shs 1.5 trillion tax stalemate
For the past five months or so, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has been at loggerheads with Uganda’s biggest telecommunications company, MTN.This follows an audit carri...
Kiira Motors intends to be vehicle titan by 2030
“It was amazing seating close to the Kyabazinga, and, as the driver, it was a memorable experience I will cherish forever,” recounts Richard Madanda about his experie...