New business network seeks to deepen Kenya-Uganda trade
Kenyan and Ugandan entrepreneurs are being urged to move beyond traditional business relationships and forge stronger partnerships in investment, production, technology and knowledge exchange to deepen economic integration in East Africa. The call was made by Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Ababu Namwamba, during the launch of Business Network
Tourism sector urged to embrace digital visibility
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has urged tourism players to embrace digital technologies and artificial intelligence, warning that destinations that fail to establish a strong online presence risk being left out of the global tourism market. “If we are not visible on the digital highway, we are virtually
Queen Mother leaves the palace , accuses Tooro royals of rushing Oyo succession
Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has broken her silence on the bitter succession dispute that followed the death of her son, former Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, accusing some members of the kingdom of rushing to install a new king before his burial. In a statement issued after
Construction sector urged to unite against counterfeit goods, rising costs
Uganda’s construction industry has been urged to strengthen collaboration among manufacturers, hardware dealers and government to tackle counterfeit products, rising material costs, taxation challenges and limited access to affordable financing. The call was made during the 2026 Construction Hardware Dealers Association (CHADA) Annual Conference held at Lake Victoria Serena Golf
Court throws out Ssempijja petition over Kalungu East seat
The High Court in Masaka has dismissed former Defence Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja’s challenge to the election of Yusuf Kiruluuta Nkeretanyi as Kalungu East Member of Parliament, ruling that the petition was filed outside the statutory time limit. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce Kavuma and read by Masaka
Tourism businesses need more investment to meet global standards, says UTB
Tourism businesses need greater investment to meet the growing demand for Uganda’s tourism products and bring facilities and services to internationally acceptable standards, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) chairperson Pearl Kakooza has said. Kakooza said increased investment was needed across the tourism value chain, particularly in accommodation facilities, transport, product development,
Capitalism without conscience is suicide
By Didan Kimathi On Judgment Day, when the Almighty God asks us why we died so early, some of us shall put it to Him that capitalism without conscience killed us. It is funny how our statisticians like to throw around figures showing how the country’s economy has, over the
Phaneroo conference brings career, leadership opportunities closer to students
University and tertiary students will have an opportunity to access spiritual guidance, leadership development, professional counselling and career networking at the fifth Global Inter-University Conference organised by Phaneroo Ministries. The conference, scheduled for November 14, 2026, at 2pm at Phaneroo Grounds in Naguru, will bring together students from universities, technical
Maj Gen Birungi remanded after surety fails to show up
The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded Maj Gen James Mugabe Birungi until September 24 after his surety failed to appear in court to stand for him during his bail application. The two-star general was on Tuesday remanded to the Makindye Military Police barracks detention facility by the court
Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei & solution to Palestine issue (Part Two)
The need for a real solution rooted in history Introduction The Imam in his 7-part series of Palestinian history deals with solution to the issue of Palestine: the diplomatic solution; pressuring the Zionist regime; using oil as a weapon; financial support for the people of Palestine; the key to saving
