French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists
Lafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northern SyriaLafarge is accused of...
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Landlord sentenced to 7 years in prison over building collapse that killed 52 tenants
Kenyan court has sentenced Samuel Kamau Karanja to seven years in prison over the 2016 building collapse in Huruma’s Ngei II Estate, Nairobi, which claimed 52 lives.Kar...
Kampala’s Urban Perestroika: Why the 2026 Building Act is the New “Quiet” Revolution
For decades, Kampala’s skyline was a patchwork of build now, ask later logic a sprawling landscape of unpermitted structures and horizontal growth. However, the Buildin...
New valuation law introduces UGX 100 million fine for rogue practitioners
President Museveni assents to the Valuation Act 2025, introducing strict standards and fines of up to 100 million Shillings to regulate Uganda’s real estate sector.KAMP...
Lira authorities consider closing school after classroom collapse injures learners
The incident occurred on Wednesday at around 12:55 PM during a lesson, when part of the classroom ceiling and a supporting beam suddenly gave way, triggering panic among...
Nancy Kacungira regrets not being able to speak Ugandan languages
To course-correct, Kacungira says she is teaching her young son to speak and appreciate his native languages.UK-based Ugandan journalist Nancy Kacungira said she regrets...
DTB opens new Tororo branch to strengthen banking access in eastern Uganda
TORORO— Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering acces...
Nicholas Mukasa Appointed Bank of Namibia Deputy Governor
Nicholas Mukasa, the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Bank of NamibiaThe Bank of Namibia has announced the appointment of Mr Nicholas Mukasa as Deputy Governor, marking...
Hannah Karema nudged to set eyes on Parliament in 2031 after Makerere loss
After losing the Makerere guild race, Hannah Karema has been encouraged to prepare for a possible Nakaseke parliamentary bid in 2031.Former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema has...
Anita Among Leads at The On-going Kyankwanzi Retreat as NRM Revives Seven-Year Term Plan for President & MPs
A fresh push to extend the term of political leaders from five to seven years has resurfaced, with Anita Among using the ongoing Kyankwanzi retreat to rally newly elected...