MTN commits Shs 100 million to support professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo
MTN Uganda has announced a Shs 100 million sponsorship for Uganda’s only professional golfer on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour, Ronald Rugumayo, fondly known as Mayo. This support is part of a broader national campaign dubbed “Friends of Mayo,” which aims to rally Ugandans to stand behind one
Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga Appointed Acting Principal Judge
Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga has been appointed as the Acting Principal Judge of the Courts of Judicature. Her appointment was made by the , Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny–Dollo. This appointment follows the elevation of Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija to the position of Deputy Chief Justice. In her new role, Justice Kajuga
World Bank: Economic Growth is Speeding Up in Africa, but Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing some resilience despite uncertainty in the global economy and restricted fiscal space. Regional growth is expected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3% in 2026-2027. This growth is mainly due to increased private consumption and investments as inflation cools down
The latest list of Popes by country of origin revealed
In this guide, pope history has listed all the Popes that have reigned in the history of the papacy by their country of origin. The website has also listed them in chronological order in each of the sections. Due to the fact that the Papacy has existed for almost two
African Union Forces Meet In Kampala To Strengthen Somalia Stabilisation Mission
Senior officials and delegates from Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) gathered in Kampala yesterday for a high-level preparatory meeting. The session precedes an Extra-Ordinary Summit aimed at evaluating ongoing efforts and setting the strategic direction for long-term peace and stability
Museveni Endorses Creation of Mulanda, Mukuju Districts
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed the creation of three new districts in a move aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict between the Japadhola and Iteso communities in Tororo. During a meeting held today at State House, Entebbe, the President proposed that Tororo Municipality be elevated to city status and
Museveni Endorses Legal Reform to Support Girls’ Inheritance Rights
President Yoweri Museveni has urged for the expedited reform of outdated and irrational legal practices, particularly in the areas of inheritance and land disputes. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Flavian Zeija as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice at State House Entebbe, Museveni emphasized the need for a justice
AfDB approves $19.85 million grant for crisis response to the most vulnerable in Sudan’s conflict areas
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has recently approved a $19.85 million grant over two years to support a humanitarian and resilience operation in Sudan, with a strong focus on improving livelihoods of vulnerable populations and easing the impact of the ongoing conflict on communities
President Museveni: Pope Francis was a Champion of Peace and Faith
President Yoweri Museveni has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, the revered spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart
Court Orders MTN to Pay Shs 11.1 billion for Breach in SMS Content Deal
The High Court has directed MTN Uganda to pay Shs 11.1 billion to Vas Garage Limited for loss of income sustained over a 29-month contractual period. On July 16, 2013, and December 22, 2014, Vas Garage Limited entered into a contract with MTN Uganda to provide services including content provisioning,
