Patty Wangu finds her voice in music
For PATRICIA MUWANGUZI aka Patty Wangu, music has been part of her life from childhood. The Mbale-born singer began singing in Sunday school at the…
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Lubowa hospital contractor cites safety for denying MPs access
FINASI/ISHU, the contractor behind the International Specialized Hospital of Uganda (ISHU) in Lubowa, has broken its silence over a recent incident in which opposition MPs were turned away from the project’s construction site, insisting the decision was driven by safety protocols but not a desire to stifle oversight. The project site was officially handed over…
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Business
Museveni bets $300m on Uganda’s fuel security project
Uganda consumes about 240 million litres of fuel every month, and much of it depends on supply chains that stretch beyond its borders. A prolonged disruption can therefore quickly become a problem for motorists, businesses and an economy that depends on diesel and petrol to keep goods and people moving. The government is now preparing…
Uber exit calls for regulation of global brands to protect users
Ten years ago, Kampala was all the rage. Uber, the global taxi hailing app, launched in Kampala with fanfare. The…
Medical apprenticeship programs critical in improving diagnosis
You probably know somebody who, after trying many healthcare facilities, was told there was nothing wrong with them and he/she…
Prolonged dry spell threatens crop yields
A prolonged period of dry weather is raising concerns about food production and rural livelihoods across Uganda, even as urban…
Education
Only 2,790 out of 10,615 approved for education loans
Only 2,790 students have been approved for government higher education loans for the 2026/27 academic year, leaving thousands of applicants…
Tour ban leaves schools crying over practical learning
The suspension of school trips and educational tours following the July 16 tragic accident involving learners of King David Junior…
EACOP awards 16 scholarships to Kyambogo, Makerere students
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has awarded scholarships to 16 underprivileged students at Kyambogo University and Makerere…
TECHNOLOGY
Inside the Shs 4bn push taking digital innovation beyond Kampala
Seven months before officials gathered at Busitema University to formally hand over its new digital innovation hub, students were already walking through its doors and putting the computers to work. That detail mattered to Peter Kahiigi. For the chief technology officer at Centenary Technology Services, the real measure of the MTN ACE Spark Innovation Hub…
Canal+, La Liga partner to combat sports content piracy
Global broadcaster Canal+ and Spanish football league La Liga have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen the fight against sports content piracy across nearly 50 countries in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. Under the partnership, the two organisations will combine their expertise, technology and enforcement capabilities to disrupt illegal distribution of sports content. The agreement…
Free internet access excites traders in Oyam market
Free internet access at Oyam Daily Market is opening new opportunities for traders to access information, promote their businesses and connect with customers following the installation of a rural community broadband network. The network, installed at 12 sites across Oyam district, is undergoing technical testing, but market vendors say the connectivity is already changing how…
Lifestyle
Sex Talk: Be mindful; the world is very different
Are you wondering who occupies the countless expensive apartments going up daily in Kampala and its suburbs? The answer you are looking for is: married people searching for a ‘painkiller’. I understand, concubines and side dishes are no longer called such; instead, they now refer to them as ‘Panadol’ by cheating spouses claiming unhappiness and…
Miss Tourism pays tribute to King Oyo as Mucureezi takes crown
Miss Tourism Uganda grand finale took on a sombre tone as contestants and guests paid tribute to the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death has left a void in Uganda’s tourism and cultural circles. The monarch died on August 27, in Dallas, Texas. For many in Uganda’s tourism…
The future is bleak for shy music producers
While many Ugandan producers have chosen to live under the radar and their incomes still comes in through working with new, younger artistes, they have kept the veterans around, even though some claim veterans don’t pay. What veterans bring, though, is buzz and hit songs that attract other customers to work with the producers. This…
Sports
Vipers under pressure; Kitara hold advantage in Caf ties
Uganda’s two representatives in the Caf interclub competitions emerged from their opening legs last weekend with contrasting fortunes, but neither tie is settled, writes ELLY KYEYUNE. On September 5, Vipers SC were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by FC Nouadhibou at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, a result that leaves the Ugandan champions facing a…
Other News
Bududa students ‘rescue’ headteacher from State House anti-corruption arrest
Students at Bududa Senior Secondary School on Thursday blocked the arrest of their headteacher, Nasibu Mutyaba, by officials from the…
Delayed city road repairs leave muddy taste for Kampalans
Traffic and business activity along one of Kampala’s busy roads was disrupted for much of Thursday after a heavy downpour…
How 14 fatal decisions bungled up Busega–Mpigi expressway
In recent weeks, Ugandans have been shocked at the sheer negligence, corruption and mismanagement that bedeviled the Busega–Mpigi expressway. What…
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