Fik Fameika & Vinka to Rock MUBS’ Groundbreaking MUBS Cultural Gala

For the first time in its history, Makerere University Business School is breaking new ground with a cultural gala so significant it warranted its own press conference. This Friday, April…

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Uganda Slashes UMEME Buyout Price by $72 Million After Audit Review

The Ugandan government has dramatically reduced its loan request to acquire electricity distributor UMEME from over $190 million to $118 million following a special audit verification. The revised figure, presented…

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Uganda Unveils Ambitious Shs40.7 Trillion Budget to Power Economic Growth

The Ugandan government has laid out an expansive Shs40.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year, signaling major investments in defense, infrastructure, energy, and social services to drive national development.…

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Clean Water, Sanitation, and Good Nutrition Key to Fighting Diseases – Health Expert Warns

As heavy rains continue to cause flooding in Kampala and surrounding areas, health officials are raising alarm over the increased risk of waterborne diseases. Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze, the Director of…

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Rwanda Tensions Spark Paris Ban on Congo Fundraiser Concert

The City of Paris has stepped in to block a planned “Solidarity Congo” concert, arguing that its scheduled date—April 7—overlaps with Rwanda’s national day of mourning for the 1994 Genocide…

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Museveni Pushes for Regional Trade Dominance at Munyonyo Conference

Uganda’s ambitious plan to grow its economy tenfold takes center stage this week as government officials, business leaders, and development partners gather at Speke Resort Munyonyo for the crucial Trade…

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Nnaabegereka Celebrates 20 Years of Hope at Masaka School for the Deaf

The Nnaabegereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, has applauded Masaka School for the Deaf for its outstanding work in transforming the lives of children with hearing impairments. She made the remarks…

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Kawempe North By-Election: EC Insists Gazette Timeline Still on Track

The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its handling of the Kawempe North by-election results, stating that it is operating within the legally prescribed timelines to gazette Elias Nalukoola, the newly…

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Uganda Set for Smooth Takeover of Electricity Distribution from Umeme in 2025

The Ugandan government has reaffirmed its readiness to take over electricity distribution from Umeme Ltd through the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) by April 1, 2025. The Ministry of…

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Cancer Crisis in Uganda: 80% of Patients Die Within a Year of Diagnosis

Cancer has become one of Uganda’s most pressing health challenges, with a staggering 80% of patients dying within the first year of diagnosis. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need…

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