Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Molly Katanga, the widow of deceased businessman Henry Katanga, on Thursday returned to begin her defence before High Court judge Comfort Kania. Sitting in the dock, with a pink veil to cover her scarred head, Molly maintained she did not kill her husband, adding …
Read More »Kampala sways to classics, sips on perfection as Baileys joins RnB Picnic
Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT | There’s a quiet magic in leaning into the old songs that raised you, the fits that remind you of who you were, the slow days that ask little of you. On Sunday, the third edition of the Old Skool RnB Picnic officially marked its …
Read More »White House threatens to ‘unleash hell’ on Iran
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump will “unleash hell” if Iran refuses to make a deal over the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday. “President Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash hell,” she said at a …
Read More »Uganda launches transit advertising campaign in Italy to boost tourism
Rome, Italy | BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT | The Uganda Embassy in Rome has launched a high-visibility tourism campaign across Italy’s major urban centers, branding a fleet of transit vehicles to showcase the Pearl of Africa’s wildlife and landscapes to millions of European travelers. The initiative features striking imagery of Uganda’s natural wonders …
Read More »TotalEnergies commission revamped Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling and storage plant in Jinja
Jinja, Uganda | BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT | TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited has today commissioned its newly revamped Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling and storage plant in Jinja, reaffirming TotalEnergies’ commitment to sustainably providing reliable and cleaner energy for cooking and industrial use for its customers in Uganda. The revamped facility is equipped …
Read More »NWSC eyes 35 additional towns, hails French government support
Kampala, Uganda | BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT | French Ambassador to Uganda Virginie Leroy has commended the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) for its technical efficiency and commitment to service delivery. The ambassador made the remarks during a high-level visit to the utility’s headquarters in Nakasero today. She met with Managing Director …
Read More »Is Africa set to seize the moment as the global trade order is rewritten?
COMMENT | HERBERT KAFEERO | Just weeks ago in Maputo, African trade ministers took a step the continent has too often postponed: defining a common position before others define it for them. The February 26, 2026 meeting was a focused effort to consolidate Africa’s priorities ahead of the World …
Read More »Kenya to host leg of FIFA Women’s Series four-nation tournament in April
NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya is set to host a leg of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series in a four-team tournament from April 11 to 15 in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, a government official said on Tuesday. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya said …
Read More »IGAD predicts heavy rainfall in Horn of Africa April to June
NAIROBI | Xinhua | The Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) will experience wetter-than-normal rainfall conditions between April and June, the Climate Prediction and Application Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, said on Tuesday. ICPAC said in a statement issued in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, …
Read More »Global epicenter of AI development progressively shifting toward Asia
BOAO, Hainan | Xinhua | The global epicenter of artificial intelligence (AI) development is progressively shifting from Europe and the United States toward Asia, according to a report released Tuesday by the Boao Forum for Asia. “Capitalizing on their substantial digital populations, diverse application ecosystems and coherent policy frameworks, Asian …
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