Rhoda Kalema, Uganda’s ‘Mother of Parliament’ and a Pioneer for Women in Politics, Dies at 96
Rhoda Kalema, one of Uganda’s first female politicians and a key figure in the country’s post-independence politics, has died in Nairobi. Known for her resilience during dictatorship and her role…
Public IVF programme delivers again as second baby born at Mulago Hospital
A baby girl has been born through IVF at Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital — the second such birth since the government facility launched fertility services in 2024.
MultiChoice Uganda backs makeup masterclass to boost local talent, strengthen film industry
MultiChoice Uganda is teaming up with a local beauty studio to host a three-day makeup masterclass in Kampala — a move aimed at boosting skills vital to the country’s film…
Uganda’s Arthur Kaluma signs with Lakers after promising Summer League showing
Ugandan forward Arthur Kaluma will join LeBron James at the Los Angeles Lakers after securing his first NBA contract. The 6ft 7in rookie will look to make the regular season…
Gospel singers Levixone and Desire Luzinda announce engagement — wedding set for August
After keeping their relationship out of the public eye, gospel star Levixone has proposed to fellow singer Desire Luzinda. They are expected to wed August 15, according to Manifest TV.
Uganda Clays Posts Shs4.95 Billion Loss for 2024, Pledges Turnaround Strategy
Uganda’s leading clay products manufacturer posted a Shs4.95 billion loss in 2024 — up from Shs2.85 billion the year before — as interest payments and operating costs outpaced modest revenue…
Crane Bank lawyers fail to convince UK court to throw out PwC report in case against dfcu
Dfcu Bank has secured a procedural ruling in its favour as legal action brought by Crane Bank Limited and others continues in London.
Lydia Jazmine Finally Drops Debut Album ‘The One and Only’ After Delays
Ugandan star Lydia Jazmine has released The One and Only, a 15-track project two years in the making, featuring artists from Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
Canal+ seals $3 billion deal to take full control of MultiChoice, Africa’s top pay-TV giant
The takeover, approved by South Africa’s regulators, hands Canal+ ownership of DStv and GOtv as it expands across Africa’s pay-TV market.
American artist Matt B donates all four Grammy Awards to Uganda Museum
American singer Matt B has handed over all four of his Grammy Awards to the Uganda Museum — a first for any African country — in tribute to the nation's…
