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Hollywood star Tyrese Gibson arrives in Uganda to promote coffee and tourism PML Daily

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition returned to Kampala roads late in the evening, after largely avoiding a daytime police operation targeting vehicles unfit for the road. Most drivers of the old and worn-out taxis, locally known as Gganyegenya, stayed off the main routes during the day. They left their … The post Dilapidated “Taxis” flood Kampala roads at night after daytime crac

Wakiso, Uganda | URN | The nearly two-decade dispute between the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and businessman Amos Nzeyi over land at Temangalo, Wakiso District is about to be resolved. The two sides have reportedly agreed on a settlement that will see NSSF receive ten acres of alternative land while Nzeyi retains his home … The post NSSF reaches deal to end 18-year Tamangalo land dispute appeared first on Th

Police impound 178 taxis in Kampala drackdown on dangerous vehicles PML Daily

COMMENT | RONALD AMANYIRE | The crackdown on taxis labelled as being in dangerous mechanical condition has produced the entirely predictable outcome: passengers stranded across the city and an immediate surge in boda‑boda use. That alone exposes a simple truth which is that even in their poor state, these taxis were filling a critical … The post COMMENT: If we do not fix the pipeline that produces DMC taxis, impoundi

Lego CEO Niels Christiansen told CNBC the company is seeing strong sales at both ends of the pricing spectrum.

A place for cultural expression, collaboration and community, Bidi Bidi Performing Arts Centre is a thriving beacon of creativity and unity in Africa's largest refugee settlement. Bidi Bidi Performing Arts Centre, northern Uganda, is the result of a collabora…

For those who have worked in local government, the name Ben Kumumanya is familiar. What is increasingly coming into focus, however, is how the administrative approach of the long-serving Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government is being translated into circulars, directives and official assignments aimed at strengthening accountability and tackling corruption. The story […] The post How Ben Kumumanya’s

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Dr. Ruth Biyinzika Kasolo, a prominent figure associated with Uganda’s Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project, has paid tribute to businessman Patrick Bitature, former Finance Minister Gerald Ssendaula and Mr. Katusiime for the mentorship, support and encouragement she says have shaped her professional journey. Speaking to this writer […] The post GROW

Streaming platform used by sex workers has 5mn creator accounts according to latest annual results

Crackdown on DMCs takes taxis off roads Daily Monitor

Taxi operators speak out on DMC operation Daily Monitor

Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 for the first time since mid-May, as optimism returns to the beaten-down crypto market amid a confluence of bullish signals that forced the liquidation of billions in leveraged bets.

Prosecutors identify Taiwan-based manager as ‘central figure’ in scheme involving US semiconductor maker’s AI servers

Bond investors are bearish on Bessent's bond buyback plan.

Business mogul Amos Nzeyi and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) herein referred to as the Fund, have agreed on a settlement to end an 18-year dispute over 55 acres of land in Temangalo, Wakiso District. Under the proposal, Nzeyi will hand over 10 acres to the Fund and pay it for the remaining 45 […] The post NSSF, Amos Nzeyi Agree on Settlement to End 18-Year Temangalo Land Dispute appeared first on SoftPower

Stanley Druckenmiller, the billionaire investor who mentored US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in his early career as a hedge fund trader, suggested his former pupil is making a mistake by wading into the bond market.

There’s no clearer sign of the data center boom than rampant gas projects that have been proposed or that are already under construction.

West Nile is set to take centre stage in Uganda’s sports tourism landscape with the launch of Race the Nile-Uganda Ultra, an international cycling challenge designed to combine extreme endurance with destination promotion, community participation and economic opportunity. The inaugural race, scheduled for November 23–27, 2026, will start and finish in Arua City, covering approximately 800 kilometres across […] The po

Investors turned cautious ahead of Nvidia's earnings and a closely watched inflation report. Both are due later this week.