MTN empowers vulnerable young women with Shs 18 million equipment
MTN Uganda has donated equipment to support the Hands of Hope Uganda, a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable young women survivors of gender-based violence, teenage pregnancy, and early marriage with livelihood skills such as tailoring, hairdressing, baking, and computer training in Iganga Municipality. This support forms part of MTN
Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North By-Election
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has been declared the winner of the Kawempe North by-election. The announcement was made by Makabayi Henry, the returning officer for Kampala City, after Nalukoola secured 17,764 votes. He defeated his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM),
UK Court Convicts Ugandan Judge Lydia Mugambe of Exploitation
A UK court has convicted United Nations judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, of exploiting a young woman as a domestic slave. Prosecutors stated that Mugambe abused her position of power by preventing the victim from securing stable employment and forcing her to work as a maid and provide free childcare. On
UCC Suspends Pearl FM Broadcasting License over Kawempe by-election
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the broadcasting services of 107.9 Pearl FM for violating the Minimum Broadcasting Standards. According to Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of UCC, Pearl FM aired content on March 12, 2025, during the program “MPULIDDE KAMENYA”, hosted by Kalule Sulaiman, that breached broadcasting regulations.
Tension Flares as Military Whisks Away MPs, Journalists in Kawempe By-Election
Tension erupted in the Kawempe by-election as military police whisked away National Unity Platform (NUP) MPs, including Bukomansimbi South County MP Kayemba Solomon and Mawokota North MP Hillary Kiyaga. The two lawmakers were taken from the Kazo Angola polling station. Journalists, including Raymond Tamale, Abubaker Lubowa, Denis Kabugo, Hakim Wampamba,
Gov’t Allocates Additional Shs 115 billion to Atiak Sugar Factory Despite Lack of Production
Parliament has approved an additional Shs 115 billion investment into Atiak Sugar Factory, owned by Amina Moghe Hersi. This brings the total government expenditure on the project to Shs 668.71 billion. However, the Opposition has strongly criticized the continued funding, arguing that despite the massive investment, the factory has yet
NSSF Smartlife Flexi Surpasses Shs 5 Billion in Savings Within Three Months
NSSF Smartlife Flexi, the flagship voluntary savings product by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has surpassed Shs 5 billion in savings just three months after its launch. This milestone has been largely driven by informal sector micro savers. Praised for its flexibility, Smartlife Flexi primarily targets workers in the
Gov’t Moves to Waive Shs 607.9 million in Unrecoverable Taxes for Fresh Cuts Ltd
The Ministry of Finance is seeking Parliament’s approval to waive taxes amounting to Shs 607,931,933 owed by Fresh Cuts (U) Limited. This follows an admission by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) that the taxes in question are not recoverable. The request was tabled by the Minister of State for Finance,
Ethiopia, MultiChoice Africa sign MoU to protect intellectual property rights in creative sector
In a move to safeguard Ethiopia’s cultural heritage and bolster its creative economy, the Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Sport (MOCS), the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA), and MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V. (MAH) today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to collaboratively combat piracy and enhance
KCCA Executive Director Named Chief Runner for Absa 7 Hills Run
Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, as the Chief Runner for the 2025 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run. Buzeki’s participation highlights the significance of public-private partnerships in driving meaningful social change. While receiving her running kit from the Absa team, Buzeki emphasized
