Sheilah Gashumba encourages Ugandans to embrace social media monetisation
Socialite and media personality Sheilah Carol Gashumba has urged Ugandans to take social media monetisation seriously after receiving her first payout from X, formerly Twitter. Sheilah shared her excitement after earning her first $160.34 from the platform, revealing that she had been encouraged to monetise her account since January by former Uganda X President Nova […]
Frank Gashumba takes legal action against Pastor Robert Kayanja for allegedly threatening violence
Outspoken social and political commentator Frank M. Gashumba has formally petitioned the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of the Uganda Police Force, asking for investigations into Pastor Robert Kayanja over alleged threats of violence against him and his family. In a lengthy letter addressed to CID Director AIGP Major Tom Magambo, Gashumba explained that his troubles […]
SFC passes out 214 Commandos, opens intake 06
The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru, has presided over the pass-out ceremony of 214 soldiers who completed the Commando Qualification Course Intake 05/25-26, while officially declaring the commencement of Intake 06. The ceremony was held at the Special Warfare Centre and School, Camp Rufu, in Ruhengyere, Kiruhura District. […]
Oscar Kampala: The Ugandan fashion entrepreneur building a 7,000-man business movement across Africa
At just 25, Ugandan fashion entrepreneur Oscar Nyesiga, popularly known as Oscar Kampala, is pursuing ambitions that go beyond building a successful fashion brand. Through his luxury menswear business and the 7,000 Men Movement, he wants to connect thousands of young African entrepreneurs, promote mentorship and create opportunities for business growth across the continent. His […]
Tales of a NyegeNyege first timer Vs a season veteran
If there is one thing everyone ought to do in their life, is to attend the famous Nyege Nyege festival at least once before fuel hits 10k. Just like a typical Matooke Republic citizen, Nyege Nyege has seen it all. From sudden bans and alarming international travel advisories to protests from self-appointed moralists, the festival has absorbed every blow and proved that nothing can […]
Karole Kasita calls for an end to manufactured beefs among female musicians
Singer Karole Kasita has challenged Ugandan music fans to stop creating unnecessary divisions among female musicians, saying artists should not be expected to fight each other simply because of the industry’s existing rivalries. Karole believes female musicians are often placed under pressure to pick sides, with fans questioning their friendships and collaborations based on disagreements […]
Police warn content creators against filming while driving
The Uganda Police Force has warned content creators and social media influencers against filming videos or engaging in social media activities while driving, cautioning that anyone caught engaging in the practice risks criminal prosecution under the country’s traffic laws. The warning comes amid growing concerns over distracted driving, with some motorists increasingly recording videos and […]
TENDER WAR! Mbarara Butchers Reject Sh2.99M Slaughter Deal, Threaten to Block New Tenderer
By Amos Tayebwa KAMPALA – A bitter tender dispute has erupted in Mbarara City North Division after a group of butchers rejected the award of a lucrative slaughter procurement contract to a new individual, threatening to block her from collecting a single coin from the city’s abattoirs. The angry butchers, operating under Kenkombe Ababagi Kweterana […]
Stalled World Bank funded projects to be fasttracked
The Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth has promised to fast-track all World Bank funded projects that have stalled due to lengthy government approvals and procurement processes. Oboth made this commitment while meeting the World Bank Country Manager, Dr. Francisca Ayodeji Akala on Thursday, 05 November 2026.The Speaker said that stalled projects are affecting the country’s development […]
REPORT: Equity Group invested Shs3.1 trillion in social impact and sustainability programmes in 2025
Equity Group Holdings invested a record $771 million (about Shs3.1 trillion) in social impact and sustainability programmes across its markets in 2025, supporting initiatives in education, healthcare, agriculture, business development and environmental protection. The investment is highlighted in the group’s latest sustainability report, launched in Nairobi this week under the theme A Sustainable World is […]