Bobi Wine:’I am not going to negotiate my freedom’
Former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has firmly declared that he will not negotiate for his freedom following his recent departure from Uganda, insisting that his rights must be guaranteed unconditionally. Kyagulanyi left Uganda two weeks ago after reportedly spending nearly two months in hiding
MTN Backs 25 Community Projects with Shs 500 Million in Changemakers Initiative
MTN Uganda has unveiled 25 community projects set to benefit from a Shs500 million funding boost under the third phase of its Changemakers initiative, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots development across the country. Through the MTN Foundation, each selected project will receive up to Shs20 million to support initiatives in
Mystery as two police officers from Bobi Wine’s campaign team Remain in Detention
Two members of the campaign security team of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, remain in detention, sparking fresh concerns from their families over their continued incarceration. The officers—identified as Sizomu Sula and Joshua Kigyenyi—are still being held despite several of their colleagues, who were
Security Forces Withdraw from Bobi Wine’s Home After Two-Month Standoff
Security agencies, including the police and army, have withdrawn from the residence of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, ending a two-month security siege at his home in Magere. The development comes just weeks after Kyagulanyi left Uganda for the United States, where he is
Court Grants Bail to NUP’s Ssebuwuufu Over Incitement Charges
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Nakawa has granted cash bail of Shs500,000 to National Unity Platform (NUP) Electoral Management Committee member and Nakawa Division Lord Councillor, Johnmary Ssebuwuufu. As part of the bail conditions, Ssebuwuufu was ordered to deposit his passport, present sureties bonded at Shs5 million non-cash each, and
High-Quality Coffee Key to Unlocking Global Markets, Say Experts
With coffee exports contributing Shs 8.2 trillion to Uganda’s GDP, stakeholders are calling on farmers to step up and produce high-quality coffee that meets international standards, ensuring better prices in global markets. The call came from Kenneth Barigye, CEO of MT Harvest Coffee and Vice Chairman of the newly formed
Who are the Six Ugandans implicated in Shs 12.5Bn Equity Bank Rwanda fraud
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate has charged six Ugandans implicated in a Shs 12.6 billion (Rwf 4.9 billion) cyber fraud at Equity Bank Rwanda. Appearing before Magistrate Ritah Naumbe Kidasa, the six were charged with electronic fraud and remanded pending investigations, as the court peruses their bail applications. The suspects are
Global Energy Crisis Deepens Beyond 1970s Oil Shocks, IEA Chief Warns
The world is grappling with an energy crisis more severe than the oil shocks of the 1970s, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned, as mounting supply disruptions rattle global markets and raise fears of economic fallout. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol described the situation as “very severe,”
KCB Elevates Rally Championship with Title Sponsorship Deal
KCB Bank Uganda has strengthened its footprint in motorsport by taking over as the title sponsor of Uganda’s National Rally Championship, signaling a renewed push to grow the sport and support emerging talent across the country. The announcement, made at the bank’s Kampala headquarters, brought together officials from the Federation
Prudential, Airtel Partner to Streamline Insurance Premium Payments
Prudential Uganda has rolled out a new digital payment option that allows customers to pay life insurance premiums instantly through Airtel Money, marking a step forward in simplifying access to financial protection. The solution, developed in partnership with NxtPe, enables customers to make seamless payments directly from their mobile money
