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CYBER ALERT: Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Disowns Sophisticated AI ‘Deepfake’ Video Promoting Fraudulent Wealth App
KAMPALA – In a chilling reminder of the growing threat posed by cyber-criminals in Uganda, the Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has moved to distance himself from…
SBG Securities Adds USD Fixed Investment Option For Unit Trust Clients
Kampala, Uganda – Monday March 30, 2026 – SBG Securities Uganda has today announced the introduction of a USD Fixed Income Unit Trust Fund, expanding its existing Uganda Shilling (UGX)…
UIBFS and Uganda Bankers Association Champion Talent Development for a Future-Ready Financial Sector
Kampala, Uganda, March 2026 — The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial…
Mountains of the Moon University Students Advance to Global Finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Following Regional Victory
Fort Portal City, Uganda – March 2026 — Mountains of the Moon…
DR. SAMUEL B. ARIONG: MK Fund and Taiwanization of Uganda (Part Two): Governance and the benchmarks
In development policy, the success of financing initiatives rarely depends on how…
KAGENYI LUKKA: This is how Honourable Babalanda and Hajji Yunus Kakande have transformed Presidency ministry
The two are like Siamese twins. Their cooperation and understanding of public…
Uganda’s Hope Ssengooba Re-Elected Assistant Secretary General of Pan-African Postal Union
Kampala – Uganda’s Jessica Hope Ssengooba has been re-elected Assistant Secretary General of…
WhatsApp to Hide Phone Numbers Behind Usernames in 2026: Privacy Boost or New Spam Frontier?
Kampala — Millions of Ugandans who rely on WhatsApp for everything from…
Uganda Unveils AI Robotic Tour Guide ‘Okello’ in Tourism-Tech Breakthrough
Uganda’s tourism sector has taken a bold leap into the future with…
Creditinfo Rolls Out Advanced eKYC and Fraud Detection Platform in Uganda to Strengthen Fight Against Financial Crime
Global credit information and risk management firm Creditinfo has launched a new…
CYBER ALERT: Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Disowns Sophisticated AI ‘Deepfake’ Video Promoting Fraudulent Wealth App
KAMPALA – In a chilling reminder of the growing threat posed by cyber-criminals in Uganda, the Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has moved to distance himself from…
Ugandan Tourism Icon Amos Wekesa Wins African Cultural & Eco-Tourism Award in Ghana
Kampala, Uganda – Uganda’s tourism sector has registered a major milestone after renowned…
TRAGIC LOSS: Actress Esteri Tebandeke Dies After Kidney Transplant Despite Husband’s Sacrifice
TRAGIC LOSS: Ugandan Actress Esteri Tebandeke Dies After Kidney Transplant Despite Husband’s Sacrifice and Presidential Support KAMPALA – The Ugandan film industry is mourning the untimely death of actress Esteri…
Natasha Karugire: Emerged as Uganda’s Sweetheart First Daughter
Natasha Karugire: Uganda’s Sweetheart First Daughter In Uganda’s political landscape, where the…
TRAGIC LOSS: Actress Esteri Tebandeke Dies After Kidney Transplant Despite Husband’s Sacrifice
TRAGIC LOSS: Ugandan Actress Esteri Tebandeke Dies After Kidney Transplant Despite Husband’s…
ENG. ASIIMWE JONARD: The Helmsman of History: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Strategic Imperative of the East African Community’s Destiny!
The election of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on March 7, 2026 as Chairperson…
Uganda’s Hope Ssengooba Re-Elected Assistant Secretary General of Pan-African Postal Union
Kampala – Uganda’s Jessica Hope Ssengooba has been re-elected Assistant Secretary General of…
ATWEMEREIREHO ALEX: The Man Who Became Myth: How Chuck Norris Shaped a Generation Beyond the Screen!
There are men who act, men who inspire, and then there are…
KAGENYI LUKKA: This is how Honourable Babalanda and Hajji Yunus Kakande have transformed Presidency ministry
The two are like Siamese twins. Their cooperation and understanding of public service and service delivery is unmatched. They work…
ENG. ASIIMWE JONARD: The Helmsman of History: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Strategic Imperative of the East African Community’s Destiny!
The election of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on March 7, 2026 as Chairperson…
BABIRYE MILLY BABALANDA: The Standard Gauge Railway Launch is a Game Changer in Uganda’s Economic Transformation Journey
Over the weekend, our dear President, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and H.E.…
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DR. SAMUEL B. ARIONG: MK Fund and Taiwanization of Uganda (Part Two): Governance and the benchmarks
In development policy, the success of financing initiatives rarely depends…
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CYBER ALERT: Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Disowns Sophisticated AI ‘Deepfake’ Video Promoting Fraudulent Wealth App
KAMPALA – In a chilling reminder of the growing threat posed by cyber-criminals in Uganda, the Chairman of the Ruparelia…
SBG Securities Adds USD Fixed Investment Option For Unit Trust Clients
Kampala, Uganda – Monday March 30, 2026 – SBG Securities Uganda has today announced the introduction of a USD Fixed…
UIBFS and Uganda Bankers Association Champion Talent Development for a Future-Ready Financial Sector
Kampala, Uganda, March 2026 — The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers…
Mountains of the Moon University Students Advance to Global Finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Following Regional Victory
Fort Portal City, Uganda – March 2026 — Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) has achieved a significant milestone in…
DR. SAMUEL B. ARIONG: MK Fund and Taiwanization of Uganda (Part Two): Governance and the benchmarks
In development policy, the success of financing initiatives rarely depends on how much money is announced. It depends on how…
KAGENYI LUKKA: This is how Honourable Babalanda and Hajji Yunus Kakande have transformed Presidency ministry
The two are like Siamese twins. Their cooperation and understanding of public service and service delivery is unmatched. They work…
Uganda Embassy Pitches ‘Pearl of Africa’ at Shanghai Tourism Expo: Will It Deliver Tangible Gains or Just Expensive Photo-Ops?
KAMPALA | WATCHDOG REPORT – As the three-day Tourism Plus Shanghai 2026 expo enters its final day in China’s commercial…
Eria Hisali Steals Spotlight in Makerere DVC Race as Public Demands Merit Over Politics
KAMPALA – In a rare display of transparency at Makerere University, thousands of staff, students, and members of the public…
King’s College Budo Celebrates 120 Years with calls against corruption in public service
King’s College Budo over the weekend marked 120 years since its founding in 1906, with a grand celebration that attracted…
NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Women in Solid Waste Management: Role, Challenges & Impact in Uganda
Solid waste mismanagement (SWM) is a growing environmental hazard that affects fast-growing cities in both developing and developed countries equally…
Stanbic Uganda’s SBG Securities Adds USD Fixed Investment Option For Unit Trust Clients
Kampala, Uganda – Monday March 30, 2026 – SBG Securities Uganda has today announced the introduction of a USD Fixed…
RDC Secretariat Deputy Head Sr. Grace Akiror tips Kabarole District officials on effective service delivery
The Deputy Head of the RDC secretariat, Sr. Dr. Mary Grace Akiror has engaged the Kabarole District Local Government officials…
Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition Holds Community Baraza in Napak
In a move to improve service delivery and promote transparency at the grassroots level, the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC) conducted…
African women helping Africa tell its stories
As the African continent asserts its leadership position in the world, a core aspect of its identity is the storytelling…
Beyond the Ballot: Why a Vocational Hub in Rural Masaka is the Key to Unlocking Uganda’s Industrial Engine
The Case for a Vocational Hub: Why Rural Masaka is the Missing Link in Uganda’s Industrial Shift Uganda is at…
TRAGIC LOSS: Actress Esteri Tebandeke Dies After Kidney Transplant Despite Husband’s Sacrifice
TRAGIC LOSS: Ugandan Actress Esteri Tebandeke Dies After Kidney Transplant Despite Husband’s…
Jazz Maestro Isaiah Katumwa Releases Reflective New Track “New Days”
At the gentle edge of silence, where reflection meets renewal, Isaiah Katumwa…
‘Hajat’ Faridah Nakazibwe Reaches Sacred Points at Kaaba in Record Time During Ramadan Umrah
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – Celebrated Ugandan media personality, Faridah Nakazibwe, has captured…
Easter Luxury on the Lake: Speke Resort Munyonyo Rolls Out Exclusive Staycation Packages for Holidaymakers
Leisure Review Easter Getaway Alert: Speke Resort Munyonyo Unveils Luxury Staycation Packages…