Female Deejay Duo Mysterious2 Takeover of the Stanbic Matchplay Party
Valentine’s night at the Entebbe Golf Club transformed into an unforgettable fusion of sport and spectacle as the Stanbic Matchplay Challenge kicked off with high-octane action on the greens and an even higher tempo at the 19th hole. The highlight of the night was the much-anticipated takeover by Kampala’s finest
Designing Low-Latency Architectures for East African Users
By Nicholas Lodge Designing digital platforms that deliver fast, reliable and seamless experiences has become a defining challenge for technology companies worldwide. In markets like East Africa, where digital adoption is accelerating rapidly but underlying digital infrastructure is maturing, designing for low latency is not optional but essential, particularly for
Government Intensifies Efforts to Enforce Air Quality Standards
In a bid to tackle Uganda’s growing air pollution crisis, government officials, scientists, and public health experts are stepping up efforts to ensure that national air quality standards are not just adopted but actively enforced across the country’s districts and cities. The latest push comes after a high-level, two-day workshop
KCB Bank Uganda Deepens Women Empowerment Drive with New Innovation Hub
KCB Bank Uganda has deepened its commitment to women’s economic empowerment with the launch of the Mkazipreneur Community Library, a new knowledge and innovation hub aimed at equipping women entrepreneurs and young people with the tools to grow sustainable enterprises. The facility, located at the Mkazipreneur Hub in Ntinda, Kampala,
Uganda, Saudi Arabia Renew Commitment to Trade and Investment Expansion
The governments of Uganda and the Saudi Arabia have committed to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and unlocking new commercial opportunities between the two nations. Led by Ali O. Alswayeh, the Saudi delegation met Yoweri Museveni and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to expanding investment in Uganda. The delegation identified agriculture —
Nsibambi ditches FDC, Joins NRM
Mawokota North Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi has joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The move follows his defeat in the recent general elections to NRM candidate Suzan Nakawuki and a subsequent meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, who also serves as the National Chairperson of the NRM. He was
Court Upholds Kanyesigye Win After Ballot Tampering
A planned vote recount at the Hoima Magistrate’s Court took an unexpected turn after the court instead upheld the election of Mercy Kanyesigye as National Female Youth Member of Parliament, citing tampered ballot materials. What began as a legal challenge to Kanyesigye’s victory quickly shifted into a controversy over the
Inside Uganda, UAE Visa-Free Agreement
The Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement to facilitate visa-free travel for holders of specified categories of passports between the two countries. The agreement is aimed at strengthening diplomatic, official, and bilateral relations. Simon Peter Mundeyi, Spokesperson
Meet the 20 Ugandan Students Selected for the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship
Following the recent unveiling of the inaugural cohort of the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, attention is now turning to the 20 exceptional Ugandan students whose academic journeys will be fully supported under the Shs 3.85 billion programme. Drawn from underprivileged backgrounds, the fellows share a common passion for science, technology,
Rev. Fr. Mukiibi Urges Christians to Deepen Prayer Life During Lent
Christians from all walks of life have commenced the lent period, just as Christ did for forty days and nights, Rev. Fr. Joseph Mukiibi, Director of Communications and Public Relations at the Kampala Archdiocese, has reminded the faithful to deepen their spiritual commitment. In an interview with Daily Star Uganda,
