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Two UPDF Soldiers Arrested For Putting RDC, LC5 At Gunpoint

Security in Hoima have arrested two Uganda Peoples Defense forces-UPDF soldiers for putting Hoima Deputy Resident District Commissioner-RDC, and the LC5 chairperson at gunpoint. The soldiers whose names have been concealed by security for fear of jeopardizing investigations are alleged to have

October 20, 2022

Business·National News

Uproar As Power Outage Affects Water Supply In Gulu City

Power outages have affected the supply of water in Gulu city and its outskirts triggering an acute shortage of water. Gulu city has for almost one week been experiencing persistent power outages which is the backbone for water pumping and supply within

October 20, 2022

Business·National News

OP-ED: How “The Strong Dollar” Increases Starvation In Africa

By Samuel Obedgiu Kampala: At the height of the demise of the now defunct Bretton-woods monetary system, former U.S President Richard Nixon’s treasury secretary John Connally said, “The dollar is our currency but it’s your problem.” The current strengthening of the dollar

October 19, 2022

Business

Big Boost: Sistema.bio Launches $10 Million Carbon Program In Uganda

Africa’s leading bio-digester manufacturing company; Sistema.bio, in partnership with Native Energy has today launched its biggest bio-digester carbon program in Uganda. The program, otherwise referred to as the Uganda Dairy Biogas Program, is set to benefit small and medium dairy farms across

October 18, 2022

Business

Do Not Borrow Money To Start Or Overextend Yourself With Debt – Tycoon Sudhir On Real Estate Business

30 years ago, as an ordinary entrepreneur, Dr Sudhir Ruparelia used his meagre savings from taxi driving to start his first business in Uganda. The now property mogul began investing in property in 1986, and went on to formally register his Meera

October 18, 2022

Education

Here Is Why Victoria University Beats Odds Of A Model University

Opening its gates to a handful of students in 2011, Victoria University Uganda has thrived amidst adversity to become one of the most reputable institutions of higher learning in East Africa. Determined to triumph against all odds, the university held its first

October 18, 2022

Lifestyle·Travel

Video: Pomp & Glamour As Indian Community Flock Speke Resort To Celebrate Dawali Day

The Indian community in Uganda flocked Speke Resort Munyonyo on Sunday October 16, to celebrate this year’s Diwali food festival. Diwali is a Hindu festival observed as a public holiday in various countries and all over the world by over 100 million

October 17, 2022

Business

Uganda Set For First Afro-Indian Investment Summit This November

President Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to officially open the inaugural Afro-Indian Investment Summit to take place between September 29 and 30 in Kampala, under the theme, ‘Investment in Uganda for inclusive Prosperity’. The summit is one of the other events this year,

October 15, 2022

Business·Lifestyle·National News

Uganda Set To Host Miss Planet International 2022

Uganda’s reputation for hosting major international events has been further bolstered an exciting announcement. The Miss Planet International director, Pedro Fransisco confirmed that Kampala, Uganda is the official host city for the Miss Planet International event which will run from November 6-20th

October 14, 2022

Entertainment

Maestro Studios To Produce Sheebah’s Concert

Maestro Studios, the new kid on Uganda’s entertainment circuit, is set to produce Sheebah Karungi’s forthcoming concert on 9th December at the Serena Hotel. Maestro studios and their flagship band D#Maestroz first made a name for themselves with an exceptional showcase at

October 14, 2022