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Sudhir’s Pearl Business Park Ready for Occupancy: The Hotcake in Kampala’s Real Estate Market

After two years in development, Pearl Business Park, a multi-million-dollar project by Sudhir Ruparelia, is ready for occupancy. The landmark property has already generated immense demand and is being hailed as a game-changer on Kampala’s real estate skyline. Located along Yusuf Lule

January 19, 2025

Big Story

Sudhir at 69: Celebrating the legacy of an iconic Businessman, Father, Philanthropist

Walk through the streets of Kampala, and you’ll see landmarks that echo one man’s vision and ambition. From the towering Kampala Boulevard to the serene Speke Resort Munyonyo, Sudhir Ruparelia has redefined the city’s skyline, leaving an indelible mark on Uganda’s socio-economic

January 18, 2025

Politics

Bobiwine Replaces Mpuuga With Muwanga Kivumbi As New Vice President For Buganda

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the Member of Parliament for Butambala County, as the acting Vice-President for Buganda Region. Kivumbi steps into the role following the dismissal of his predecessor, Mathias Mpuuga, who parted ways with the

January 16, 2025

Big Story

Justice Julie Sebutinde To Become Next President Of International Court Of Justice

Ugandan judge Julie Sebutinde is set to become the next president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), making history once again as she ascends to one of the highest roles in international law. Her presidency marks a significant chapter for the

January 15, 2025

Business

Equity Bank Uganda Names Gift Shoko As New MD To Drive Growth

Equity Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Gift Shoko as its new Managing Director, a strategic move aimed at enhancing the bank’s position in the competitive financial sector and fostering innovation in East Africa. Bringing over 26 years of banking experience

January 15, 2025

World

Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol Arrested Over Martial Law Controversy

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Arrested in Historic Move Amid Martial Law Controversy In a significant turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested at his official residence on Wednesday morning, marking the first time in the nation’s history that

January 15, 2025

News

ULS Deploys Three Delegations To Investigate Lawyer Eron Kiiza’s Imprisonment

The Uganda Law Society (ULS), led by President Isaac Ssemakadde, has issued a strong statement addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the incarceration of Advocate Eron Kiiza. The organization has firmly denounced the wave of false allegations and misinformation circulating about the situation.

January 15, 2025

Big Story·National News·Uganda

President Museveni Celebrates Uganda’s St Kizito High School at Zayed Sustainability Prize in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 14th January 2025 – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni joined global leaders in Abu Dhabi to witness the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize awards ceremony. Uganda celebrated a historic milestone as St Kizito High School Namugongo emerged as one of the three

January 15, 2025

Big Story

Scandal: URA Faces Huge Revenue Deficit As Good Brothers’ Sluggishness Causes Traffic Congestion,Theft At Namanve Industrial Park

Namanve Industrial Park is grappling with significant traffic congestion, with an alarming buildup of trucks parked along roadsides and occupying vacant spaces. This situation has created opportunities for theft, particularly targeting fuel, batteries, and other valuable truck components. Denis Onencan, the Criminal

January 14, 2025

National News

Lawyer Kalali Challenges Eron Kiiza’s Sentence At East African Court

Renowned human rights lawyer Steven Kalali has taken legal action against the Ugandan government, filing a petition with the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) to overturn a nine-month jail sentence handed to fellow attorney Eron Kiiza. The sentence, issued by the

January 14, 2025