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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 Road, Pearl Business Park combines cutting-edge facilities, sustainable design, and a prime location,…
Sudhir Ruparelia: Uganda’s Tycoon Stuns in Signature White Attire
Sudhir Ruparelia, Uganda’s billionaire and real estate mogul, has become an unexpected fashion icon, earning admiration for his signature white ensembles. Traditionally known for his relentless focus on business, Sudhir’s shift towards a polished, monochromatic style highlights an intriguing evolution in his branding. Over the last few years, he has consistently embraced white as his…
Speke Resort Convention Centre to host high-level African Union Summit on Agriculture Transformation
The Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala, Uganda, is set to host a high-level African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit focused on strengthening the continent’s agricultural sector. The summit, centred on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), will take place from January 9 to 11, 2025. The event will bring together African heads of state,…
Just In: MP Ssegirinya Passes On At Lubaga Hospital
Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, has passed away at Lubaga Hospital in Kampala after a prolonged illness. He was 35 years old. Born in 1988 in Masaka District, Ssegirinya rose from humble beginnings to become a prominent political figure in Uganda. He first gained public attention as a frequent caller on…
BoU Staff In Panic As Museveni Orders Arrest Of Shs60 Billion Scandal Perpetrators
Staff at the Bank of Uganda (BoU) are on edge after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ordered further investigations and potential arrests over the misappropriation of Shs60 billion. The directive follows a forensic audit report by the Auditor General that uncovered significant irregularities in the central bank’s treasury operations. The report was presented to Parliament on…
ULS Mourns MP Muhammad Ssegirinya: A Champion Of Justice & The Marginalized
The Uganda Law Society, led by President Isaac K. Ssemakadde, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Muhammad Ssegirinya, a man whose activism and unwavering commitment to the marginalized left an indelible mark on the nation. His untimely death, occurring amidst contentious legal battles, serves as a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities within Uganda’s…
Gov’t Seeks Additional 171 Bn AFD Loan To Boost Kampala Metropolitan Water Supply Projects
The government has proposed an additional loan of €45 million (approximately UGX171.5 billion) from the French Development Agency (AFD) to address pressing water and sanitation challenges in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, presented the proposal to Parliament’s National Economy Committee, emphasizing the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to…
Court Grants Bail Seven Agora Activists Protesting Lawyer Eron Kiiza’s Detention
RBuganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi has granted bail to seven activists accused of causing a public nuisance. The activists Godwin Toko, George Victor Otheino, Agather Atuhaire, Mubala Akram Obed, Soita Khatondi Wepukulu, Aloikin Praise Opoloje, and Norah Kobusinge were apprehended on Thursday while protesting the trial of civilians in the military court. The…
