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Global ticketing company Ticketmaster is launching in Uganda through Quicket, as part of long-term investment in East Africa’s live entertainment industry. Backed by Ticketmaster’s global reach, Quicket brings a platform purpose-built for Uganda’s market. Fully digital ticketing will help reduce fraud and speed up fan entry, while local payment integrations with Airtel Money and MTN […] The post Ticketmaster’s Quicke

Musasizi defends tax-waiver criteria as MPs demand tighter controls PML Daily

Bukedi farmers find new hope in coffee, cocoa farming Daily Monitor

Uganda Truck union leader Asadu Musisi Sentongo calls for EAC intervention Juba, South Sudan | URN | Six Ugandan truck drivers are missing after armed men reportedly abducted them and seized their trucks in Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan. The drivers were reportedly abducted between Tuesday and Wednesday morning at Mina … The post Six Ugandan truck drivers missing after armed men seize vehicles in South Sudan a

Residents in a Pasadena neighborhood are outraged after a mailman was seen attacking a beloved peacock that is known to roam the area. Neighbors said the white male peacock is very friendly and social and loves being petted and fed by the neighborhood kids. G…

President Donald Trump is raging against rates, vowing economic warfare on Iran and lending support to crypto regulation in a busy environment for investors.

The 2027 Genesis GV90 is the brand's new flagship SUV, complete with three rows of seats and a coach door option.

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has launched a nationwide financial literacy campaign aimed at encouraging customers to borrow responsibly, repay their digital loans on time and build stronger credit habits. The campaign, launched in Kampala on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, is being conducted under the tagline “Borrow. Pay Back. Neela … The post MTN MoMo launches campaign to promote res

Uganda, Ethiopia agree to deepen trade, air links ahead of joint commission review PML Daily

KCB Bank launches MoPesa micro-credit service on MTN MoMo PML Daily

Baryomunsi Unveils Plans for National Health Insurance; Ambulance for Each Constituency ChimpReports

This piece is a continuation of my earlier work, published on October 10, 2025 in Watchdog, titled “Unless the cheap sale of Karamoja’s sorghum stops, hunger and misery will never end.” That publication was grounded in Simon Levine’s (2010) study, which posed the central question: “What to do about Karamoja?” Levine, in his food security […] The post Dr. Ayub Mukisa: In Karamoja, Regulating Sorghum Sales Is Key to En

Bitcoin and ether surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill that would set a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for Congress to pass legislation that could lend greater legitimacy to the fast-growing industry — which includes the Trump family business.

Mbale, Uganda | URN | Police in Mbale City have arrested a suspected motorcycle thief who allegedly confessed to stealing more than 600 motorcycles from the Sebei sub-region and neighbouring districts over the past two years. The suspect, identified as Victor Kiplangat alias Boyi, a resident of Mengya in Kween District, was arrested in Mbale City … The post Suspect arrested over alleged theft of more than 600 bikes a

With less than 24 hours to go until Vinka’s maiden concert, preparations for the long-awaited show have been completed, with fans encouraged to arrive early to experience a show like no other. While addressing the media at Cricket Oval, Vinka, together with Swangz Avenue, the event organisers, promised to transform her career-spanning catalogue into an […] The post All Set as Vinka promises to make History at Cricket

Walmart is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Thursday, offering a read on the consumer and the K-shaped economy.

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CK Hutchison is seeking over $1.5 billion from Panama for damages to its investments after the country seized two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal. A subsidiary of the Hong Kong conglomerate had run the ports for years, but Panama seized them in February…

Shares of SK Hynix surged over 12% in Seoul after the company announced a massive stock buyback.

Diamond Trust Bank's pre-tax profit rose 37% to Sh9.8bn in H1 2026, driven by revenue, loan and deposit growth across East Africa.

Can additives and fuel-saving gadgets help an old car? Daily Monitor