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Uganda’s New Migrant Worker Safeguards: A Test Case for Safer Labour Export
Uganda’s latest reforms governing labour migration to the Middle East mark one of the most comprehensive attempts in East Africa to balance economic opportunity with worker protection. As thousands of…
WADADA ROGERS: The NBS Nameere-Mulyanyama altercation, UCC and Media Council should wake up
On December 12th, 2024, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Nyombi Thembo outed a letter addressed to among others all televisions broadcasters in Uganda. The letter was…
President Museveni appoints Richard Byarugaba and Moses Sabiti as Senior Presidential Advisors on Exports and Industrial Development
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Mr. Richard Byarugaba, former managing director…
Arinaitwe Rugyendo: The Rare Intellectual Who Fought History, Built Institutions, and Returned to Scholarship with Honour!
By Atwemereireho Alex, alexatweme@gmail.com There are lives that submit quietly to history,…
SAMSON TINKA: Kampala the city known for potholes but now city of fiber poles and cocktail of cables
I officially came to Kampala in 1998 after I had finished my…
Diana Skys: Police speaks out on murder of 24-year old social media content creator, 2 suspects arrested so far
Police at Kira Road are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and…
Uganda’s New Migrant Worker Safeguards: A Test Case for Safer Labour Export
Uganda’s latest reforms governing labour migration to the Middle East mark one…
PM Nabbanja reaffirms government’s commitment to strengthen UDB’s capital base, lauds the Bank for nurturing transformative leadership
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja…
Xiaomi Uganda Unleashes Epic Pre-Order Madness: Grab the Game-Changing REDMI Note 15 Series with DOUBLE FREE Gifts – Don’t Miss Out!
Kampala, Uganda — Xiaomi is igniting excitement across Uganda with the highly…
Uganda to Launch Africa’s First Home-Grown AI Supercomputer Center at Karuma Hydropower Plant
Uganda to Get Africa's First Home-Grown AI Supercomputer Center Kampala – Uganda…
Uganda’s New Migrant Worker Safeguards: A Test Case for Safer Labour Export
Uganda’s latest reforms governing labour migration to the Middle East mark one of the most comprehensive attempts in East Africa to balance economic opportunity with worker protection. As thousands of…
Why Custom Software Development Outperforms Off-the-Shelf Tools
Custom software development is about making businesses run smarter. It gives enterprises…
Eating in Kampala where Tradition Meets Trends on Every Plate
By Titus Kakembo Kampala’s food scene is redefining urban hospitality with bold local tastes that are influenced globally. Today, visiting chefs, displaced refugees, tourists and food lovers are discovering a…
Uganda’s Top Media Influencers of 2025: The Voices That Defined the Year
As Uganda closed the chapter on 2025, one reality stood out clearly:…
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Office of The President Summons Busoga NRM Sub-County Chairperson To Okello House
The Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, invites all Busoga NRM…
Meet the Brains, From Jinja to Istanbul: Kiira College Butiki’s Debating Team to Represent Uganda at ESDC 2026 In Turkey
By Nelly Otto “…Education Is Not the Learning of Facts but the…
NESTOR BASEMERA,PhD: ‘Overly ambitious’ ‘too aggressive’, -or ‘slay queens’: Gendered attacks, threats, and disinformation in Ugandan politics
Disinformation has become a prominent aspect of electoral campaigns worldwide, shaping political…
President Museveni assures Buikwe on minimum wage, says government must first lower cost of doing business
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured Ugandans that the long-awaited minimum wage…
The Brokering of Girma Wake: Andrew Mwenda’s Pivotal Role in Uganda Airlines’ Leadership Overhaul
In a dramatic turn for Uganda's national carrier, Andrew Mwenda, the outspoken journalist and political commentator, emerged as the key…
Could Dr. Chris Baryomunsi Be the First Casualty in Museveni’s Post-2026 Cabinet?
KAMPALA, Uganda – As President Yoweri Museveni settles into his seventh term…
One-on-One with Hon. Sarah Babirye Kityo: The Charismatic Woman Poised to Transform Bukoto East Under NRM–Opposition Convergence
Masaka District —From the quiet village of Kasaka in Masaka District to…
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WADADA ROGERS: The NBS Nameere-Mulyanyama altercation, UCC and Media Council should wake up
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Uganda’s New Migrant Worker Safeguards: A Test Case for Safer Labour Export
Uganda’s latest reforms governing labour migration to the Middle East mark one of the most comprehensive attempts in East Africa…
WADADA ROGERS: The NBS Nameere-Mulyanyama altercation, UCC and Media Council should wake up
On December 12th, 2024, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Nyombi Thembo outed a letter addressed to…
President Museveni appoints Richard Byarugaba and Moses Sabiti as Senior Presidential Advisors on Exports and Industrial Development
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Mr. Richard Byarugaba, former managing director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and…
Arinaitwe Rugyendo: The Rare Intellectual Who Fought History, Built Institutions, and Returned to Scholarship with Honour!
By Atwemereireho Alex, alexatweme@gmail.com There are lives that submit quietly to history, accepting its rough edges as fate, and there…
SAMSON TINKA: Kampala the city known for potholes but now city of fiber poles and cocktail of cables
I officially came to Kampala in 1998 after I had finished my s.6 exams. As usual its during these long…
Diana Skys: Police speaks out on murder of 24-year old social media content creator, 2 suspects arrested so far
Police at Kira Road are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation that occurred on the night…
The Brokering of Girma Wake: Andrew Mwenda’s Pivotal Role in Uganda Airlines’ Leadership Overhaul
In a dramatic turn for Uganda's national carrier, Andrew Mwenda, the outspoken journalist and political commentator, emerged as the key…
NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Post-Election Anxiety: Finding Calm After the Storm
Uganda's general election has concluded, and for many, the outcome was not what they had hoped for. Some people feel…
TotalEnergies and EACOP Fully Relocate to Sudhir’s prime property RR Pearl Tower One on Yusuf Lule Rd
Kampala – In a significant development for Uganda’s oil and gas sector, French energy giant TotalEnergies and the East African…
Could Dr. Chris Baryomunsi Be the First Casualty in Museveni’s Post-2026 Cabinet?
KAMPALA, Uganda – As President Yoweri Museveni settles into his seventh term following the contentious January 2026 elections, the political…
Gen Muhoozi Vows to Axe ‘Traitor’ Dr Baryomunsi from Cabinet in Explosive Feud
The Escalating Feud: Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba vs. ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi KAMPALA, Uganda – A public war of words between…
NWSC Masaka Engages Stakeholders on Bukakata–Masaka Water and Sanitation Project
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Masaka Area has held a high-level stakeholder engagement meeting to update leaders and…
One-on-One with Hon. Sarah Babirye Kityo: The Charismatic Woman Poised to Transform Bukoto East Under NRM–Opposition Convergence
Masaka District —From the quiet village of Kasaka in Masaka District to the national political stage, Hon. Sarah Babirye Kityo’s…
Understanding Hon. Nameere’s Election Saga: The Iron Lady Who Withstood the Opposition Storm to Emerge Masaka City Woman MP
Masaka City, Uganda — Hon Justine Nameere’s journey to Parliament has been anything but ordinary. Following a bruising political contest…
Masaka City RCC Washaki Warns Lawyers Against Inciting Tension Over Woman MP Vote Recount
The Masaka City Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Mr Ahmed Washaki, has cautioned lawyers involved in the ongoing vote recount dispute…
Eating in Kampala where Tradition Meets Trends on Every Plate
By Titus Kakembo Kampala’s food scene is redefining urban hospitality with bold…
Makerere Vice Chancellor Nawangwe Backs Police Officer’s Marriage Book, Hailing It as Unique and Timely
Makerere VC Nawangwe Endorses Senior Police Officer's Debut Book on Marriage KAMPALA,…
Geosteady’s Valentine’s Comeback: R&B Vibes Ready to Rock Speke Resort Munyonyo
Kampala, Uganda: Ugandan R&B star Geosteady is gearing up for a big…
MC Kats Sparks Fiery Debate: Is Uganda Really Better Than Dubai?
Kampala, Uganda: Edwin Katamba, better known as MC Kats, the fiery media…