Col. Mande Returns Home, Says He Was Tortured Before Fleeing into Exile
Colonel Samson Mande, a former bush war fighter, has returned to Uganda after 25 years in exile. He was welcomed back by President Yoweri Museveni during the Independence Day celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Col. Mande, a key figure in the 1986 liberation struggle and one of the founding members
Uganda Baati Tops Building, Construction and Housing Sector at UMA Trade Fair
Uganda Baati took center stage at this year’s 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, taking home accolades in recognition of its commitment to industrial excellence and sector leadership. Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development presented the top honor of Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction & Housing Technology to
DRC Seeks Investors to Unlock 90% of it Untapped Minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking investment partners to unlock 90% of its mineral resources which remain untapped. Speaking at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town, Louis Watum Kabamba, DRC Minister of Mines, urged industry leaders to partner with the country in driving sustainable mining sector growth.
MTN Breaks Ground on Jinja City Fountain Refurbishment
MTN Uganda has today celebrated two key urban development milestones in Jinja City: the official launch of a fully branded roundabout and the groundbreaking for the refurbishment of the City Fountain located at the Mayor’s Gardens. These initiatives fulfill commitments previously made to the city by MTN Uganda. The projects
Africa’s Agrifood Systems will be Transformed by the Leadership, Resilience and Vision of Young People
By Alli Faiza Across Africa, young women and men are tilling soil with one hand and carrying other responsibilities on the other hand. In local markets, some are turning baskets of produce into budding agribusinesses that feed families and spark local economies. These young farmers rooted in their fields and
Besigye: We Are Being Tried in the Wrong Court
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has claimed that he and his co-accused are being charged in the wrong court. Besigye made the statement while expressing his anguish following his controversial arrest in Nairobi, Kenya. Appearing before Justice Emmanuel Baguma, Besigye said he traveled to Nairobi on November 16, 2024,
UAP Old Mutual Rebrands, Reinforces Commitment to Uganda
UAP Old Mutual has rebranded to Old Mutual, marking an exciting new chapter for the business in Uganda. The transition is part of a Group-wide rebrand that unifies all operations across Africa under one trusted and recognisable brand – Old Mutual. Speaking at the launch, Zaccheus Kisesi, the Investment Group
Uganda National Prayer Breakfast: A Time To Forgive And Forget
By Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35), a servant who fails to pay a debt of $100,000 (according to the Message version of the Bible) begs his master for forgiveness, which mercifully, is granted and his heavy debt is written off. But when
Who is Justice Aisha Naluzze the new IGG
On Tuesday, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. The appointment was confirmed by Faruk Kirunda, Special Presidential Assistant in charge of Press and Mobilization at the Office of the President. Kamya has served as the
Forgery and land fraud: Court summon Hajji Kamoga’s sureties
The Entebbe Grade One Magistrate, Edgar Tibayeita Tusiime, has extended an arrest warrant against embattled land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga of Kamoga Property Consultants, after he once again failed to appear in court to face multiple forgery and land fraud charges. The court issued fresh instructions to law enforcement, directing
