Uganda’s Coffee Earnings Surge, Driven by Big Harvest and Global Price Hikes
Favourable weather at home and drought abroad have sent Uganda’s coffee earnings soaring—exports in April brought in over $214 million, a 152% rise from last year.
Tanzania blocks access to X, citing pornographic content and public morality
Authorities say the platform, formerly Twitter, violates national online ethics after policy changes allowed explicit material — including same-sex content.
Body of Cedric Babu Returns to Uganda as Nation Prepares to Say Goodbye
The son of former MP Francis Babu and business leader Olive Kigongo, Babu died from heart complications in Nairobi. His body returned to Uganda today ahead of a national-backed tribute…
Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Philanthropy to Africa, Citing Urgent Need and Promising Innovation
Speaking in Addis Ababa, Bill Gates urged African leaders to act swiftly on health and development—announcing a major shift in funding that puts Africa at the centre of a $200bn…
South Africa’s Tyla lands spot on star-studded ‘Smurfs’ soundtrack
The Johannesburg-born singer contributes the track Everything Goes With Blue to the new Smurfs film, joining a line-up that includes Rihanna and Cardi B.
Suicide Bomber Intercepted Near Catholic Shrine in Uganda, Had Deep ADF Ties
Security foiled what could have been a mass-casualty attack at Uganda’s largest religious gathering. The suspect, intercepted near the shrine, was the widow and daughter of known ADF operatives.
Auto Show Kampala gears up with NCBA Bank as lead sponsor
Uganda’s premier Auto Show returns this July with NCBA Bank powering the experience through seamless digital payments and on-site financing offers for car buyers.
Kampala Queens book Champions League spot with Super League triumph
Midfielder Shamirah Nalugya was named MVP after leading Kampala Queens to a second league crown, scoring nine goals in a season that saw them concede just seven.
dfcu Foundation targets women and youth in national development drive
The new dfcu Foundation aims to double its outreach, offering market access, training, and credit support to underserved farming communities across Uganda.
UPDF Kills Two Terrorists in Munyonyo, Kampala Over Planned Martyrs Day Attack
Uganda’s military says it foiled a planned terror attack near Kampala, shooting dead two suspects—including a female suicide bomber—just hours before thousands were due to gather for religious celebrations.
