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KAMPALA – The Territorial Police in Old Kampala Division have made a major breakthrough in the investigation of an aggravated robbery that took place on 22nd August 2025 in Kakeka Zone, Rubaga Division. On the day of the attack, a gang of thugs armed with pangas and riding on five motorcycles ambushed a city hardware…
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 – 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….
Jinja, Uganda | September 1, 2025 — The Kingdom of Busoga is basking in a moment of historic celebration following the joyous announcement by His Royal Highness, Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, of the birth of his twin sons Prince William Ethan Nadiope and Prince Arnold Eli Nadiope. The royal twins were born…
On August 18, the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, Peter Tribe, Tanzania Church (led by Pastor Yoon Hyun-chul) held a public Bible exam on the book of Revelation with local Protestant pastors and Shincheonji members in several cities, including Dar es Salaam. The event was based on Revelation…
Uganda’s economy is on an upward trajectory, having demonstrated notable resilience and strong recovery amidst global, regional, and domestic economic shocks, Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija has announced. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre during a press briefing on Tuesday, Minister Kasaija said the economy expanded from Shs 203.7 trillion (USD 53.9 billion) in FY…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% for the tenth consecutive month, citing global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and the need to manage inflation without stifling domestic growth. The decision was announced following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on August 12, 2025. The BoU emphasized that…
Kampala, Uganda – Police in Kabalagala are investigating a suspected case of negligence following a powerful explosion that rocked the sauna section of Buziga Country Resort on Saturday evening. The blast, which occurred at approximately 8:30 PM on August 24, left three women seriously injured and caused significant structural damage to the facility. The victims have…
Mpigi, Uganda – Police in Nsangi are holding nine people in custody following a road safety incident involving a commuter taxi overloaded with passengers en route to a football match in Buwama, Mpigi District. According to the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, the vehicle, a Toyota Hiace registration number UBH 183S, was intercepted after…
Senior government technocrats have called on planners across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to align their work to Uganda’s long-term development agenda while guarding against waste and manipulative budgeting practices. Speaking at a meeting of central and local government planners organised by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) at Speke Resort, Permanent…
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