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…
Read moreUganda 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…
Read moreUganda 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.…
Read moreClean 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…
Read moreRwanda 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…
Read moreMuseveni 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…
Read moreNnaabegereka 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…
Read moreKawempe 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…
Read moreUganda 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…
Read moreCancer 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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