Gen. Muhoozi Launches MK Fund to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship in Fort Portal
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has kicked off the inaugural meeting of the MK Fund and its Board of Trustees in Fort Portal, unveiling a new initiative designed to empower vulnerable groups, with a focus on urban youth and innovators. Gen. Kainerugaba said the fund will complement
Relief as MP Lumu Withdraws Bill Seeking Election of Opposition Leader in Parliament
Mityana South MP, Richard Lumu, has withdrawn the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which proposed that opposition MPs be allowed to directly elect the Leader of the Opposition (LoP). The bill aimed to address concerns over the current selection process, which Lumu described as undemocratic. Under Section 8 of
Tension as Security Operatives Raid Home of Bobi Wine’s Personal Assistant
Security agencies have reportedly raided the home of Najja Sherif, the personal assistant to former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine. According to Kyagulanyi, the operatives arrived at Sherif’s residence but did not find him there. Instead, they reportedly took his wife after she told them
Is Your Business Name Really Yours? URSB Campaign Warns Entrepreneurs of a Costly Oversight
Every day across Uganda, small businesses open their doors, serve customers, and steadily build loyal brands. From salons in Kampala to online shops operating through WhatsApp and Instagram, entrepreneurs are investing time, money, and reputation into names they believe they own. Yet many discover often too late that belief alone
Kizza Besigye Protests ‘Unfair Treatment’ in Court, Warns Defence May Boycott Proceedings
A brief moment of tension emerged in court during proceedings involving veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye after he voiced strong concerns about what he termed unfair treatment of the defence team. The session was presided over by Justice Emmanuel Baguma. Besigye told the court that the manner in which the
Police Officers Attached to Bobi Wine’s Security Team Arrested
Police officers who were attached to the security team of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, during the recently concluded presidential elections have been arrested, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by David Waswa, the head of the police Counter-Terrorism Division, while appearing
Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Output as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Pushes Prices Above $100
Saudi Arabia has begun cutting oil production as near-complete blockades of the Strait of Hormuz cause crude storage facilities across the Gulf to fill up, according to sources familiar with the situation. The move comes as several other regional producers — including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar
Gov’t Calls on Manufacturers to Power Ten-Fold Economic Growth Plan
Uganda’s government has urged manufacturers to take a leading role in the country’s ambitious Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which seeks to expand the economy from $50 billion to $500 billion by 2040. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Pre-Budget Breakfast Dialogue at Silver Springs Hotel, David Bahati said the manufacturing sector must
From Payments to Insights: Helping Ugandan Businesses Grow Smarter
Uganda’s economy is driven by micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. From neighborhood restaurants and retail shops to hotels, fuel stations, and online sellers, MSMEs create jobs, support communities, and keep the economy moving. Over the past decade, digital payments have transformed how these businesses operate. Today, customers expect to pay
Victoria University Students to Give Sight and Hope at Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp
More than 100 health sciences students from Victoria University are set to roll up their sleeves and join medical specialists in a life-changing mission: the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp in Bukedea District. The announcement was made by Prof. Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, at the official launch
