Beyond Flowers: Don Julio Turns Valentine’s into a Sensory Experience
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers anymore at least, not when Don Julio and Mediterraneo are rewriting the script. In Kampala, lovers of fine experiences were treated to an extraordinary Cupid’s Day dinner, filled with opera notes, Latin dance rhythms, and premium tequila. In collaboration with Mediterraneo, Don Julio presented the
Museveni Sacks Bamuturaki, Appoints Girma Wake CEO of Uganda Airlines
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, to appoint Girma Wake as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, effectively relieving Jennifer Bamuturaki of her duties. Earlier this month, Museveni met Girma Wake, a retired aviation executive and former chairman of
Musanabera Makes History with First-Ever Hole-in-One Car Prize at Stanbic Match Play
The 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge qualifiers at Entebbe Golf Club witnessed a historic moment as Berna Musanabera delivered a flawless hole-in-one on the par-three 12th hole, winning an Afrisafe-insured Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid—the first-ever hole-in-one car prize in the tournament’s history. Musanabera is also the first female golfer to
Grief, tributes and unanswered questions as former UCU DOSA is laid to rest
Mourners gathered in sombre reflection on Sunday as the late former Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Kashari, Mbarara, bringing to a close days of vigils, tributes and soul-searching following her violent death. Pamela Tumwebaze was buried at about
China Broadens Zero-Tariff Access for African Exports in Landmark Trade Move
China has unveiled an expanded zero-tariff policy for imports from most African countries, a decision widely seen as a significant shift in trade relations between Asia and the continent. The move transforms earlier preferential arrangements into one of the most far-reaching unilateral market access initiatives extended to developing regions. Scheduled
Alupo calls for UN Security Council Reforms to Deliver Tangible Results for Africa
Vice President Jessica Alupo has called on the UN Security Council Reforms to deliver tangible results for Africa. Alipo said during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Convened under the
Valentine’s day: Family Medical Point, Partners Extend Free Health Services to Women and Girls in Kigungu
More than 50 women and girls at Makusa Landing Site in Kigungu accessed free medical and counselling services on Saturday, February 14, during a community outreach dedicated to strengthening personal safety and sexual and reproductive health. The initiative was led by Family Medical Point (FMP) in partnership with Rotary Club
Police Arrest Prime Suspect in Tumwebaze Pamela Murder Case
The Joint Security Task Team has arrested the prime suspect in connection with the murder of Tumwebaze Pamela. The 46-year-old Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), and a resident of Gwafu West Village, Seeta Ward, Goma Division, Mukono District, was found dead in her bedroom on February
Nile Breweries Appoints Lumonya as New Board Chairperson
Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Uganda’s leading beer manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Olive Birungi Lumonya as Chairperson of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Ms. Lumonya assumes the position following the untimely passing of Mr. Francis Onapito Ekomoloit in September 2024. The company also announces the
How Valentine’s Day Became a Celebration of Love in Uganda
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honouring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. Over time, the day evolved into a major cultural, religious and commercial celebration
