Ugandan Authorities Arrest Seven Over $70,000 Gold Scam Targeting Nigerian Lawmaker
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit and CID in Uganda arrested seven people accused of tricking Gbillah Mark Terseer out of $70,000. Officials warn investors to verify sellers in the region’s…
Kenya’s Iddah Asin to head new Africa branch of global drinks industry body
Kenyan lawyer and policy expert Iddah Asin will serve as the first Executive Director of ICBA Africa, as the industry group expands its regional network beyond Latin America and Asia…
Zari Hassan pushes back after Diamond Platnumz questions paternity of some of his children
Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan has rejected speculation about the paternity of her two children with Tanzanian star Diamond Platnumz, after he admitted some of the children in his care may…
MTN Uganda’s half-year revenue climbs on data and fintech boom — but profit dips after tax settlement
The telecom giant’s first-half revenue jumped 13.3 percent to 1.7 trillion shillings, fueled by rising demand for mobile data and digital payments. Profit, however, fell nearly 10 percent after a…
Mary Karooro Okurut, Former Minister and Educator, Dies at 71
Mary Karooro Okurut, who served as Uganda’s Minister of Gender and later as Cabinet Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, has died aged 71. Her family and colleagues…
Uganda Cranes defeat Niger 2-0 to take charge of Group C
Uganda moved top of Group C at the African Nations Championship with a 2-0 win over Niger in Kampala, Allan Okello scoring one and setting up the other.
Watoto Church Confirms Pastor’s Removal Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
One of Uganda’s largest evangelical churches says it has removed a pastor from leadership over claims of sexual immorality, calling the incident “a sad moment” for the congregation.
Bayern Munich ends tourism ads, shifts Rwanda deal to youth football
Bayern Munich will stop promoting “Visit Rwanda” and focus on a youth football project in Kigali, after months of questions over its sponsorship deal with the African nation.
MK Timothy & Company: The Kampala Firm Connecting Capital to African Opportunity
With projects spanning renewable energy to digital infrastructure, MK Timothy & Company is helping steer capital toward sustainable development across the region.
Uganda Cranes claim first CHAN 2024 win with 3-0 triumph over Guinea
A header, a penalty and a stoppage-time strike gave Uganda Cranes a much-needed victory over Guinea in front of a jubilant home crowd at Mandela National Stadium.
