Patrick Bitature Suffers Another Legal Defeat Against Vantage Mezzanine
City businessman Patrick Bitature has lost yet another court battle against Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership, a South African venture capital firm, in an ongoing debt dispute. High Court Judge Steven Mubiru ruled in favor of Vantage, overturning a previous decision that had awarded the firm 194 million shillings in
Infobip, Bayobab partner to transform SMS services in Africa
Infobip has entered a strategic five-year partnership with Bayobab, a leading African digital connectivity provider. Bayobab will use Infobip’s Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Customer Modules and Routing management to handle campaign management, APIs, and analytics and deliver SMS across Africa and beyond. Bayobab will also access Infobip’s security
Absa Group Appoints Kenny Fihla as Group Chief Executive Officer
Absa Group has appointed Kenny Fihla, a senior financial services executive with 20 years of experience, as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), effective 17 June 2025, pending regulatory approval. “Kenny is a recognised leader with substantial Pan-African banking experience, strong relationships across the financial ecosystem, and a proven
Emmanuel Okwi Retires from International Football
Former Uganda Cranes captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi has announced his retirement from international football, Daily Star can reliably report. Okwi made his senior debut for Uganda in 2009 and quickly established himself as a key player. He was the second-highest scorer at the 2010 CECAFA Cup, netting four goals in
Africa: Youth Charter Boss Urges New IOC President to Prioritise Sport for Development
On Thursday, 13th March 2025 at the opening keynote of the annual “Youth in the Perspective of the Olympic Movement” conference, Chair Geoff Thompson emphasised the critical role of sport for development in shaping the future of Olympism. Addressing a diverse audience of young leaders, athletes, and stakeholders, Thompson urged the
Kagame Orders Belgian Diplomats to Leave Rwanda Within 48 Hours
Rwanda has ordered Belgian diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours, the Daily Star can reliably report. According to Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belgium has consistently undermined Rwanda, both historically and during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where Belgium has played a controversial
iKon Awards 2025 Honors Nominees with Certificates of Recognition
The iKon Awards Executive Committee has honoured the nominees of the iKon Awards 2025 with certificates of nomination in recognition of their nomination. The nominees were officially recognized during a special luncheon held on March 15, 2025, at Divine Resort Beach in Mukono. The certificates are an official record of
Understanding Broken Cyber Windows Theory
By Javvad Malik Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There’s a reason for that, and it’s not just about aesthetics. The Broken Windows Theory, introduced by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling in 1982,
Gov’t Drops Murder and Terrorism Charges Against Late MP Mohammed Ssegirinya
The government has dropped murder and terrorism charges against the late Kawempe North MP Mohammed Ssegirinya and directed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to amend the indictment against Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana. Ssegirinya passed away on January 9, 2025, at Lubaga Hospital after battling multiple health complications. His
Lawyer Kyagaba, PT HRTC dismiss involvement in Shs 18 billion gold scandal
City lawyer Isaac Kyagaba has strongly denied allegations linking him to a multi-billion-shilling gold fraud scandal. In separate statements, both Kyagaba and PT HRTC Exploration and Production, an Indonesia-based company, refuted the claims, calling them baseless and defamatory. The allegations, which surfaced on social media, accused Kyagaba and PT HRTC
