By the time Uganda marked 60 years of independence on October 9, 2022, Uganda Railway was…
Year: 2022
Football’s GOAT: Out goes Messi, in comes Mbappe; Public outrage as Lwera road collapses again; US president Joe Biden to visit Africa
In the 80th minute of the World Cup final against Argentina, France’s Kylian Mbappe threatened to…
Stalactites in the Amabere Caves make interesting patterns on the ceiling
Also referred to as the Amabeere Ga Nyinamwiru, the Amabere Caves are found 8kms from Fort…
Do not miss to see the hippo on a boat ride at Queen Elizabeth National Park
Uganda is home to thousands of hippopotami found in abundance in four national parks; Queen Elizabeth…
How EAC partner states are delaying fulfillment of foreign and security policies
The treaty for the establishment of the East African Community (EAC) warrants that all the partner…
Museveni bags several deals in Vietnam, Speaker Among rallies for EA integration through sports, DR Congo announces election date, Uhuru agrees with Kagame on M23
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni spent most of last week on a ‘hunting exhibition’ in Vietnam that…
She Cranes wow crowds in New Zealand, Museveni lauds Indian Community in Uganda; assures there will be no lockdown; directs city markets be left for the local Ugandans, Kenya delivers relief stuff to Somalia after al-Shabab bombings, Uganda stands up to pro-gay activists
President Yoweri Museveni has saluted the Indian community in Uganda for their big contribution to the…
11 children killed in school fire, Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed denounces foreign interference in peace talks, Kenya readies to deploy in DR Congo, Tanzania sends army to fight fires
A dark cloud hovered over the country last week as news emerged of 11 children that…
Museveni locks down Ebola affected districts, Vipers FC beat African giants TP Mazembe to advance in CAF championships, Tigray rebels call for international intervention, Ruto disbands bandit police unit
After 3 addresses in a space of 2 weeks, Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday…
Week of celebrations as Uganda marks 60 years of Independence
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for strengthening of relations between Uganda and Russia. Putin, in…
Minister Mao’s plan for Constitutional reforms, political transition
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Norbert Mao will present before Parliament a host of law reforms…
EU resolutions on Uganda-Tanzania oil project dominate week as Museveni calls EU legislators shallow, envoy says resolutions not binding to stakeholders, Museveni assures country on Ebola, UMA trade show opens
President Yoweri Museveni last week asked the European Parliament to stay away from Uganda’s oil industry…
How NRM dominated EALA elections as opposition loses more ground
It was a tense atmosphere around Parliament of Uganda as 28 Ugandans pitched their agenda using…
Does Uganda’s Opposition have any more tricks left in its bag?
The leading Opposition political party in Uganda, the National Unity Platform (NUP), last month announced its…
Uganda beats Tanzania to lift African Cricket Association T20 Cup, Alupo speaks truth to EU at UN General Assembly, Ruto asks G7 to support poor countries, Uganda announces Ebola outbreak
Uganda Cricket Team on Thursday cruised to victory at the African Cricket Association (ACA) T20 Cup…
Inside the farmers’ quest for seeds as rains continue.
The rains have been pounding most parts of the country at least since mid-August and this…
Parliament joins Nema in clearing tycoon Sudhir’s Lake Victoria hotel project
A multibillion project that is expected to give an upgrade to the hospitality industry in Uganda…
Karamoja war kingpin arrested, police recover stolen vehicles, NRM wins Busongora polls, Kenya election loser turns to court as UK denies meddling in results
A joint force of the army and police last week arrested Karamoja war kingpin, Lokitan Lomiri,…
Medals rain on team Uganda as Commonwealth games end, South Sudan president extends transition period, US sends envoys to Africa after Russia’s Lavrov tours continent
Uganda’s Olympic team last week wrapped up a gold performance bagging a total of 5 medals…
Kenya votes 2022: Where is the love lost between Uhuru, Ruto?
When Kenya’s second president Daniel Arap Moi decided to retire in 2002, he chose Uhuru Kenyatta…
Dark week as scored die in Mount Elgon floods, Ugandans assured of security amidst threats of inflation-sparked violence, DP President takes Oath as NRM Minister
Last week started with Ugandans being cautioned as well.as reassured by security forces that no one…
Kiyungu, the business that grew from a university hostel snack outlet to a major catering company
In July 2018, Brenda Bantu Tuti, a kindergarten school teacher formed a WhatsApp group with which…
Weekly brief: Chelimo closes Uganda’s medal hunt in Oregon with bronze, Ethiopia government forces kill 153 rebels, East African leaders fast track admission of Somalis into regional bloc
On Monday morning, Uganda’s Oscar Chelimo earned a bronze in 13:10.20 at the 5000m final, a…
Week of sporting gains in Uganda as country launches bid to host AFCON and Cheptegei raises national flag at World Athletic Championships; Uganda-South Sudan launch talks to boost business relations
Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) last week indicated that he…
South Sudan’s Kiir vows no more war as country marks 10 years of Independence dotted with recurrent conflicts
Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of the Republic of South Sudan on Friday received a roadmap…
Prime Minister receives investors seeking to transform Kampala transport sector, South Sudan government distributes free food to crisis areas, Ex-Cranes star Sekagya names New York Red Bulls Coach, Bank of Uganda hikes lending rate
Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja last week met a delegation of CRRC Dalian Company Ltd who…
Climbers of the Rwenzori have described it as incomparable
“We are all climbing #Rwenzori2022 for deeply personal reasons. But here is one public one that…
Female soccer stars fall in opening match, Uganda disagrees with World Bank over middle-income status, health ministry proposes law banning trafficking of human body organs, Pope Francis still expected in South Sudan
Uganda’s female soccer stars the Uganda Crested Cranes started their campaign at the weekend and began…
Subsidies, tax cuts will not work: World Bank agrees with Museveni on economic recovery
Cutting taxes on fuel, increasing subsidies and imposing price controls on food and energy products are…
EAC leaders agree on modalities for deploying joint force in DR Congo, Kagame meets Tshisekedi amidst accusations of attacks, Uganda Airlines gets landing rights in China, Rwanda-UK remain undeterred on refugee deal, Uganda gives Kenyan fish passage way through to DR Congo
On Wednesday, Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta, who currently chairs the East African Community (EAC), called for…
We must stop export of value for no value – Museveni urges Ugandans
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to continue his fight against what he calls economic hemorrhage…
Museveni camps in Eastern, Northern Uganda, pushes reactionary force, Intelligence led operations against insecurity in Karamoja, Rwanda, DR Congo accuse each other of cross border attacks
Last week was dominated by news of President Yoweri Museveni pitching camp in Eastern and Northern…
Rwabwogo rallies DR Congo to embrace trade links with Uganda
Entrepreneur & Senior Presidential advisor on special duties in Uganda, Odrek Rwabogo has hailed trade relations…
Museveni, Pope Francis call for dialogue in Ukraine as Russia bays for cooperation in Africa, Uganda bows for Algeria in AFCON qualifier, Uganda in DR Congo to consolidate business relations
President Yoweri Museveni has joined world leaders in calling for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine as…
NRM sweeps Omoro County votes as opposition scratches for evidence of foul play, African leaders discuss terrorism, coups, insecurity and armed conflicts at AU summit, Uganda pledges $1m to AU humanitarian agency African countries sign Nairobi declaration giving coffee a new lease of life
The ruling NRM party’s Andrew Ojok Oulanyah, on Thursday trounced five competitors to replace his father…
PRESIDENT YOWERI MUSEVENI: A UGANDAN LEGACY
“This is not a mere change of guards; I think this is a fundamental change in…
Ugandan movie wins African award, government moots cutting lending rates, Tanzania president Samia discusses job creation, tariffs with Uganda business community, Opposition leader Besigye denied exit from his home
Ugandan filmmaker Loukman Ali at the weekend received an award for his movie “The Girl In…
NRM unveils Oulanyah’s son as official candidate to replace former Speaker, Museveni vows to make cattle rustlers lose appetite for guns, 3 road accidents place deaths at 10 per day over the last week, Tanzania president calls night meeting, orders for immediate solution to rising commodity prices
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party on Friday unveiled Andrew Ojok Oulanyah as the party…
Former Kenya President Mwai Kibaki laid to rest; UPDF seizes, burns illegal guns in Karamoja, Kadaga urges Ugandans to brace for larger DR Congo market
Uganda’s Vice President, Maj Jessica Alupo last week joined other Heads of State and Governments from…
President Kagame visits Uganda after several years, leaders discuss peace security; First Son marks 48th Birthday with national celebrations; Uganda beats Kenya to book place at Commonwealth Rugby tournament; Consumers take the hit as fuel pump prices shoot up again Kenya’s 3rd President Mwai Kibaki dies at 90
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame have agreed to push for joint regional…
Museveni decries archaic Parliament law, warns Ugandans against rumours about Speaker’s death; South Sudan on tenterhooks as army surrounds Vice President’s home; Ghana removes law on wearing face masks
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last week called for an amendment to the law which requires immediate…
SafeBoda’s growth from a ride hailing app to transforming Uganda’s transport industry
Namara Grace, a resident of Kiwatule is a day student at Makerere University and has to…
Buddu overcome Buweekula to clinch second Masaza cup title
By Mark Kawalya The much-anticipated finals of the Masaza Cup title that was held on Saturday,…
Russia-Ukraine war blamed for high commodity prices in Uganda, Museveni calls out Parliament on UMEME contract, Kenyatta endorses archrival for next president, South African police on alert over renewed xenophobic attacks
President Yoweri Museveni last week came out and spoke about the rising prices of items in…
DJ by the night, engineer by the day: a story of an Oil and Gas expert who draws crowds at bars
Have you thought about the irony that is in people’s perception of DJs? Observe the cringe…
Dubai Expo recognizes Museveni for visionary leadership, Rwanda-Uganda border reopening stamped and sealed, Muhoozi refuses to be bullied for his opinions on Russia
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was last weekend awarded the Asia Business Leaders Forum (ABLF) Statesman…
What are coffee’s chances as one of the seven products government seeks to promote?
The recent developments in the coffee industry in Uganda have raised debate on whether the promotion…
World fears for worst nuclear crisis as Russia invades Ukraine, African leaders meet in Kinshasa to discuss end to conflicts, Parish Development Model launched, as coffee body accuses Uganda of snubbing negotiations
The news this passing week has been dominated by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, which…
Exiled Nyamwasa: Is he behind the fresh tensions between Uganda, Rwanda?
Just when Uganda and Rwanda relations were becoming friendlier, tensions are simmering again and could derail…
All hail Senegal, the new African soccer champions, Museveni allows boda bodas to operate, Kagame, Kenyatta meet as government moots law to jail anti-vaxxers
All praises this past weekend are on Senegal’s national football coach Aliou Cisse and striker Sadio…
Is it time for Africa to look beyond the West for democracy?
On Monday, the military in the western African nation of Burkina Faso seized power, overthrowing President…
The Week that was: Uganda, to operate under tight budget cuts next year, excitement as Rwanda opens Gatuna border, regional bloc ECOWAS attempt to resolve crisis in Burkina Faso as Mali accuses France of selfish interests
Uganda will have to work with a smaller budget in the next Financial Year after Parliament…
Mutebile, icon of Uganda’s economic reforms bows out, hopes for enstranged neighbours Uganda-Rwanda reconciliation renewed, Uganda fully reopens economy
Uganda woke to the news of the death of Bank of Uganda Governor Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile…
Cultural institutions and their role in building Uganda
In 1967, then president of Uganda, Apollo Milton Obote abolished cultural institutions in the country, setting…
Why Cheptegei is Uganda’s sports personality of 2021
In all measures, sports lovers will in unison agree that world record holder, Joshua Cheptegei carried…