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East African Business Council Holds Consultative Meeting on Regional Services Policy Development in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda – The East African Business Council (EABC) has convened a consultative meeting in Uganda to discuss the development of a regional services policy. The meeting, which took place at Kabira Country Club from February 24-25, 2025, aimed to strengthen trade

February 25, 2025

Big Story·Politics

2026 Updates: Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Leads Kazo District Opinion Polls as Voters Express Strong Support

Kazo District, Uganda — As the 2026 parliamentary elections draw closer, Hon. Jennifer Abaho Muheesi has emerged as the frontrunner in opinion polls conducted across Kazo District. In a recent survey, conducted by a team visiting within the district, Muheesi has garnered

February 24, 2025

Big Story

Lango Region’s Top Fish Farmer Appeals to President Museveni for Fish Farming Reforms

Ms. Fiona Acayo, CEO of Dewilos Fish Farm and the 2023 Farmer of the Year Award winner for the Mid-Lango region, has called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to implement critical reforms in Uganda’s fish farming sector. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony

February 17, 2025

Tech

VIDEO: Public Outcry as Butaleja DPC is Accused of Running a Corrupt ‘Bond for Pay’ Racket

Residents of Butaleja District have raised a massive outcry, petitioning various offices across the country to intervene in what they describe as rampant extortion by the district police, allegedly led by District Police Commander (DPC) SP Jennifer Ayesiga Nyangoma. The residents have

February 16, 2025

News

EC Extends Voter Registration Update By Seven Days

The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the national voter registration update by an additional seven days to give more Ugandans a chance to register and update their details ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections. The exercise, which was initially set to close

February 11, 2025

Community

Why Dr Sudhir Ruparelia is Still Uganda’s Richest and Big-hearted Billionaire

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is arguably Uganda’s richest man and one of East Africa’s wealthiest businessmen. His Ruparelia Group comprises over 28 companies and has tentacles in real estate, financial services, education services, hospitality, horticulture, media/broadcasting, and most recently, labour externalisation. But he

February 4, 2025

Community

Why Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia was awarded Order of the Crested Crane Medal

City businessman and philanthropist Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his daughter, Sheena Ruparelia, were among the top awardees of nationalmedals on the 39th NRM/A Victory Day Anniversary Celebrations in Mubende. Dr. Sudhir was awarded the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Officer)

February 2, 2025

Big Story

Dr. Sudhir Awarded “Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane Medal” as NRM Marks 39 Years

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has marked 39 years since it took over power with a grand celebration held today in Mubende District. The event was graced by President Yoweri Museveni, who took the occasion to honor individuals for their outstanding contributions

January 31, 2025

Education

Fresh Kid Excels in 2024 PLE, Credits Ruparelia Foundation for Academic Success

Patrick Senyonjo, popularly known as Fresh Kid, has once again made headlines—this time not for his music but for his academic brilliance. The young Ugandan rapper scored an impressive 11 aggregates in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), earning a Division One

January 25, 2025

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

ERA Unveils Key Reforms and Milestones Ahead of 2025 Electricity Sector Transition

KAMPALA — The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and efficiency as Uganda’s electricity sector undergoes significant reforms. Speaking at a media engagement held on January 24, 2025, at Golf Course Hotel, Kampala, ERA Chief Executive Officer Eng.

January 24, 2025