Airtel, Elon Musk’s Starlink Strike Deal Ahead of Uganda Launch
Airtel Africa and Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture under SpaceX, have struck a deal to deliver affordable internet services across 14 African markets, including Uganda. The development follows a recent announcement by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who said he had a “productive meeting” with representatives from Starlink. The company
Scores Feared Dead in Fatal Road Crash in Buikwe District
Multiple people are feared dead following a fatal road crash that occurred yesterday at Makindu Village along the Kisoga–Nyenga Road in Buikwe District. The accident was confirmed by Kananura Michael, spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety. According to Kananura, the crash involved a Scania truck, registration number
All 133 Voting Cardinals assemble in Rome to Elect Next Pope
Catholic cardinals will enter a sealed conclave this week to choose a new pope, as the Church’s 1.4 billion members await the outcome with bated breath. A total of 133 “Princes of the Church” will convene on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away on April
Eddie Mutwe Resurfaces in Court After Vanishing for Days
Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has appeared before court in Masaka. Mutwe was reportedly brought to court after having allegedly been abducted last week. According to reports, he had been
Katikkiro Mayiga Calls on General Muhoozi to Hand Over Eddie Mutwe to Police
The Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged the Commander of the Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, to reconsider his position and hand over Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, to the Uganda Police. Eddie Mutwe, a close associate of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi
Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches 12-Month Residential Plan Ahead of Uganda Entry
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture under SpaceX, has introduced a new 12-month residential subscription plan offering customers free hardware—namely the satellite dish and Wi-Fi router, which typically cost $349—at no upfront charge. The offer, available in select markets, requires customers to commit to a full-year subscription. The move is
Museveni: I Will Not Line Behind Any Candidate in NRM Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has stated that he will not line behind any candidate in the upcoming National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections for the Local Council I (LCI) chairperson flag-bearer. In a message to NRM members ahead of the intra-party elections and the verification of the national voters’ register, Museveni called
Unilever Launches Royco Cube Ku String in Kampala
Unilever Uganda has launched Royco Cube Ku String at the bustling Nakasero Market. The Kampala launch is the latest in a series of vibrant market activations following successful launches in Gulu, Mbarara, and Mbale. This rollout reinforces Unilever’s unwavering commitment to putting customers at the heart of everything it does.
MTN Suffers Another Blow, Loses Shs 13.9 Billion Fraud Case Against Threeways Directors
The High Court has acquitted Geoffrey Bihamaiso and Oscar Baitwa, directors of Threeways Shipping Services Ltd, in a high-profile fraud case in which MTN Uganda Ltd accused the pair of stealing USD 3.8 million (approximately Shs 13.9 billion). This is the second time in less than a month that MTN
Acquittal of ThreeWays directors in Shs 13.9 billion fraud case sparks outrage
In a ruling that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s corporate and legal communities, the High Court’s Anti-Corruption Division on April 30, 2025, acquitted two directors of ThreeWays Shipping Services who were accused of orchestrating a $3.8 million (Shs 13.9 billion) fraud against MTN Uganda. The directors Geoffrey Bihamaiso and Oscar
