If you fixed your hard earned Shs 1 million in GT Bank, after a year the bank will give you profit of Shs 90,000 on your deposit. It could be lower if you factor in taxes and other fees. However if you fixed the same amount with Diamond Trust Bank over the same period, you…
FDC members from the Katonga faction led by Dr Kizza Besigye have eulogized the late Adam Mulwana as a dedicated activist who used his talent to fight for change. Dr Besigye said Mulwana had joined others who have died as heroes in the struggle. “We are living in a country that cannot secure it’s people’s…
Two senior and vastly experienced journalists from Uganda have been selected by the African Union to mentor a group of young journalists on the AU media fellowship programme. Benon Herbert Oluka, the Africa Editor at the Global Investigative Journalism Network of (GIJN) and David Mukholi, a former senior editor at The New Vision will mentor…
A year after four experienced multi-media journalists started Bbeg Media, it is still standing firm and growing strong. Bbeg Media was officially launched on February 13, 2023. Edris Kiggundu, the CEO of the multi media group, said the first year had its challenges although overall, the firm registered more achievements. “The biggest achievement for any…
Abdul Nadduli, a senior presidential adviser on political matters has called for a meeting of NRA historicals to resolve the matter of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s political ambitions. In an interview with CBS Radio after Muhoozi Project rebranded to Patriotism League of Uganda, the veteran politician feared that if Muhoozi is not checked, he “could overthrow…
Immigration has told foreign nationals, who are in Uganda illegally, to report to the ministry of Internal Affairs and legalize their stay. This follows an operation where several of them were deported. Simon Mundeyi, the public relations officer in the ministry, said last year they arrested 1655 illegal immigrants. He said 36 of foreign nationals…
Adam Mulwana was a lively young man who used his musical gifts to advance the agenda for political change in Uganda. Mulwana, who passed away today at 32, was energetic and always expressed enthusiasm that things will change for the better. He also had undying love for Dr Kizza Besigye, the opposition honcho. I first…
Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum was on the cusp of greatness before his life was cut short in a road accident. The 24-year-old, who six years ago was unable to afford a pair of shoes to run in his first major competitive race, had recently been talked about as one of the best marathon runners the…
If the Robert Kyagulanyi of today met Bobi Wine of 2001, the two will smile and even share a hug. But they would barely recognise each other. Bobi Wine makes 42 years today. His journey from a free-spirited, ganja-smoking musician to arguably the most influential and prominent opposition politician today has been sort of miraculous….
There was a lot of fanfare, chest-thumping and swashbuckling as Uganda signed investment deals worth $2bn at the 2020 Dubai Expo. Uganda’s target going into the Dubai Expo, according to Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) was to sign deals worth at least $4 billion. Yet the fact that we got half of that was in itself…
