Six Ugandan safari firms seek Polish buyers at ALLinTOO workshop
WARSAW — Six Ugandan safari and destination management companies have held business meetings with Polish and Central European tour operators at the ALLinTOO international tourism workshop in Warsaw, where Uganda was the official partner country, according to a statement from the Ugandan delegation. The firms were Ganza Adventure, Destination Jungle, Wild Jungle Trails, Kubwa 5 […]
Minister Babalanda Urges Believers to Combine Faith With Hard Work To Eradicate Household Poverty
JINJA CITY – The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has called upon believers to combine faith with hard work, financial discipline and productive agriculture to eradicate household poverty and improve livelihoods. Hon. Babalanda, who also serves as Director for the SDA Busoga Women Field, made the call today, Saturday, during a Sabbath […]
President Museveni urges Sheema farmers to embrace irrigation, commercial agriculture to fight poverty
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged farmers in Sheema District to embrace irrigation, pasture growing, fertiliser use and commercial agriculture to boost productivity, protect their livelihoods against drought and lift households out of poverty. President Museveni made the remarks today while officiating at a thanksgiving ceremony for Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu at Bugongi Town Council Playground […]
Salvador, Hillary Okello remind Kampala of comedy’s power – Sqoop
At a comedy show, the music sometimes steals the spotlight. Between live performances, DJ sets and guest appearances, the comedians can find themselves sharing attention with everything else happening on stage. But at 2 Kings One Mic on Friday, October 23, 2026, Patrick “Salvador” Idringi and Dr. Hillary Okello made a convincing case for keeping […]
Mutebile’s Son Sues Stepmother, Co-Administrator Over Alleged Asset Concealment and Psychiatric Confinement
Duncan Tumusiime Mutebile has asked the High Court’s Family Division in Kampala to revoke the letters of administration granted to his stepmother, Betty Tumusiime Mutebile, and co-administrator David Kyomukama Mutebile, accusing them of concealing estate assets, transferring property without consent, and arranging his involuntary confinement in a psychiatric facility. The claims are contained in Civil […]
BOOSTING ELECTRIC MOBILITY! Spiro Uganda Targets 11 Mega Swapping Hubs by Year-End as Local Manufacturing Rises
KAMPALA. Electric motorcycle company Spiro Uganda says expanding its battery-swapping network and supporting riders with maintenance and spare parts will be key to meeting rising demand as more Ugandans switch to electric two-wheelers. Bruce Mucunguzi, the Deputy Country Director Spiro Uganda said the company is integrating solar- and grid-powered mega swapping hubs into its network, […]
Jinja RDC Kasibante Hassan Sheds Tears of Joy as He Graduates from Nkumba University
Entebbe, October 24, 2026 — Jinja Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kasibante Hassan broke down in tears of joy on Saturday after graduating from Nkumba University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Management. Kasibante was among hundreds of graduates who received undergraduate degrees, master’s degrees and PhDs during the university’s graduation ceremony. The event […]
Court convicts man over theft and tampering with nine Watu-financed smartphones
The Bushenyi Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted Mutungisa Longino over the theft and illegal tampering of nine smartphones financed by Watu Credit Uganda Ltd. Mutungisa was convicted on September 9, 2026, on three counts of theft, unauthorised access to a computer device and unauthorised modification of a computer device, offences under the Computer Misuse Act. […]
Abryanz hints at embracing Islam, pledges exclusive fashion collection for Muslims
Celebrated Ugandan fashionista Abryanz Ahumuza has sparked curiosity about a possible conversion to Islam after hosting Sheik Kiti, Sheik Mafo and Sheik Fahad at his new shop in town during a Daawa visit. The meeting provided an opportunity for the fashion mogul and the Muslim clerics to exchange ideas, discuss future projects and explore ways […]
DATA BOOST! Uganda, Denmark Ink Deal to Enhance National Statistics Production
By Evans Najuna KAMPALA — Uganda has sealed a cooperation deal with Denmark aimed at strengthening the country’s statistical systems, improving the production of official data and boosting evidence-based planning and policy making. The agreement, signed by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Statistics Denmark and the Embassy of Denmark in Uganda, is expected to […]