URA foils Kadama Smuggling Plot, Seizes Phone Screens, Laptops and Smartphones worth Shs 329.3 million
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Enforcement team at Entebbe International Airport recently intercepted a significant consignment of smuggled mobile phone accessories valued at USD 90,000 (Shs 329.3 million). The seized items included 1,172 packets of button phone screens and 22,837 packets of LCD/LED phone screens. With the growing demand for
Poor or No Pay is the Major Enemy of a Journalist
By David Serumaga On Saturday, 3rd May 2025, journalists in Uganda joined their colleagues all over the world to commemorate World Press Freedom Day under the theme “Reporting in the Brave World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom.” However, in places where the celebrations took place like
Bobi Wine: Eddie Mutwe is rotting away, he was forced to salute Museveni’s picture every day
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of his bodyguard Edward Ssebuufu, widely known as Eddie Mutwe, following what he describes as severe torture. Earlier this week, Mutwe was formally charged with aggravated robbery,
Locked in the Sistine Chapel: Cardinals Cast Secret Votes for a New Pope
As the conclave to elect the next pope looms, the world’s smallest country is engulfed in ritual and anticipation. One hundred thirty-three cardinal electors from around the globe are gathering beneath the god-breathed frescoes of the Sistine Chapel for one of the most secretive ballots in the modern world. Cut
Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Service Disrupts Telecom Market, Forces Operators to Adapt
Starlink’s disruptive direct-to-cell (D2C) service is rapidly reshaping the telecommunications landscape, pressuring mobile network operators (MNOs) to rethink their strategies or risk obsolescence. The D2C technology, launched globally between 2024 and 2025 by Elon Musk’s internet company, enables users with 4G and 5G smartphones to connect directly to Starlink satellites
UPDF Troops Sharpen Lifesaving Skills in Somalia
At least seventy-nine Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have completed an intensive Battlefield Emergency First Aid (BEFA) training programme. The course, conducted by the United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) in collaboration with the United Nations Support Office,
Sudhir Ruparelia reflects on Rajiv’s Vibrance, Passion and Kindness
Property mogul Sudhir Ruparelia has spoken out following the untimely death of his son, Rajiv Ruparelia, describing the immense pain and pride he feels as a father. Rajiv, aged 35, tragically lost his life in a motor accident on May 3, 2025, near the Busaabala Flyover traffic lights in Makindye
Private Sector Output Grows in April Amid Surge in New Orders
Uganda’s private sector continued to show strong performance in April, as the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.3, up from 52.9 in March. A reading above 50.0 signals an improvement in business conditions compared to the previous month, while a score below 50.0 indicates deterioration. The latest
Grief as Rajiv Ruparelia’s Body returns Home One Last Time
The body of Rajiv Ruparelia, the late Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group, was brought to his father Sudhir Ruparelia’s residence in Kololo for the final time ahead of his cremation scheduled for 4:00 PM today at the Hindu cremation grounds in Lugogo, Kampala. Picked up from Uganda Funeral Services
Absa Bank Unveils Digi Loans, Online Account Opening to Accelerate Digital Banking Access
In a move to meet the growing demand for fast, convenient, and paperless banking, Absa Bank Uganda has introduced two new digital innovations: Digi Loans and Online Account Opening. The fully self-service solutions, accessible via the Absa Mobile Banking App, Internet Banking, and Hello Money (USSD), enable customers to manage
