Uganda’s telecom landscape is undergoing a seismic shift: mobile data, not voice calls, is now king. Airtel Uganda’s latest half-year results reveal just how quickly consumers are embracing the data-first economy, reshaping how operators do business and how millions of Ugandans connect. For the six months ending June 30, 2025, Airtel reported a 30.4% surge…
Kampala, Uganda – Musician and politician Ali Buken, better known as Nubian Li, has spoken out following his brief arrest outside the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Ntinda, where he had just been nominated for the position of Nakawa Mayor. Through a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nubian Li thanked his supporters for their concern…
Kampala, Uganda – Musician and politician Ali Buken, commonly known as Nubian Li, was on Tuesday taken into custody shortly after completing his nomination for the position of Nakawa Mayor at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Ntinda. According to eyewitness accounts, Nubian Li was pushed into a police truck as he exited the EC…
Uganda’s World Cup qualifying hopes remain alive after a professional 2–0 victory over Somalia at Mandela National Stadium, on Monday evening. Early goals from Allan Okello and Jude Ssemugabi proved decisive in a game where the Cranes managed both pressure and discipline to stay firmly in Group G contention. The hosts took control immediately when…
Kampala, Uganda – A fire broke out on Monday morning, 8th September 2025, at a motor vehicle seat fabrication workshop and washing bay near Ntinda Complex, a Kampala suburb. According to police, five vehicles were burnt beyond repair, while two others were partially damaged. Several machines inside the workshop were also destroyed in the blaze….
KAMPALA – The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) on Monday accused security forces of abducting its deputy spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, shortly after he left a court session in Kawempe. According to Leader of the Opposition and NUP secretary-general Joel Ssenyonyi, Waiswa had stepped out of Kawempe Magistrates Court, where he was attending the case…
Edson Mungyereza emerged as the overall winner of Round 3 of the National Autocross Championship held at Mwesigwa Resort in Kiruhura. Driving a Subaru GVB, Mungyereza posted a winning time of 12:42, finishing 30 seconds ahead of fellow Subaru GC8 driver Denis Bahizi, who settled for second place. Former national champion, Nasser Mutebi, came in…
The Uganda Cranes turned on the style with a resounding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, climbing to second place in Group G on Friday night. Skipper Khalid Aucho marshalled the midfield brilliantly, while forward Salim added pace and creativity to the attack. After a cagey first half, Allan Okello…
Kampala, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the establishment of a dedicated help desk to handle queries and complaints related to the nomination of candidates for Uganda’s 2025/2026 General Elections. According to the Commission, the desk located at its headquarters in Kampala is expected to assist both the public and election officials with…
The Rwandan gospel fraternity is in mourning following the sudden death of beloved singer Musabyimana Gloriose, popularly known as Gogo. The celebrated gospel voice passed away on the night of September 3, 2025, in Uganda after a short illness. According to a medical report from Kyegera Doctors Center, Gogo was pronounced dead upon arrival at…
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