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Kampala- Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Asan Kasingye, has stepped aside from his role as spokesperson of SC Villa following a disagreement over the nomination fee for the club’s presidential position. Asan Kasingye (Courtesy photo) Kasingye announced his decision after the club secretariat clarified that any individual seeking to contest for the presidency must pay a nomination fee of …

Gafcon chooses leadership council instead of a male rival to female Archbishop of Canterbury The homophobic faction of the 95-million-member Anglican Communion that broke away in 2008 over acceptance of same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy has dropped a plan to elect a male alternative in opposition to Sarah Mullally, whose installation as the first female  Archbishop of Canterbury is scheduled for …

By Charles Peter Mayiga Why Young People Should Stop Chasing Instant Wealth Charles Peter Mayiga (Courtesy photo) Patience, Not Pressure: Rethinking Wealth Among the Youth The Illusion of Instant Riches and the Value of Steady Growth True Wealth Takes Time: A Message to the Young Generation Opinion: Wealth Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint for the Youth In today’s fast-paced …

Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested a suspected robber accused of targeting bank customers using motorcycles in coordinated thefts. The suspect with some of the money recovered The suspect, identified as Wagaba Hussen, a 27-year-old man from Kayunga in Wakiso District, was arrested on Friday, March 6, 2026, following an attempted robbery in Najeera. According to the Deputy Public Relations …

LGBTI advocates say Cameroon violated the men’s privacy and human rights. Entrance of the Central Prison in the Kondengui section of Yaoundé, Cameroon. Five men were released from Kondengui Central Prison in Yaoundé, Cameroon, early last month after serving a four-month sentence for homosexuality. Their liberation came earlier than had been feared because their personal finances allowed them to pay …

MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation and in partnership with Alur Kingdom and leading corporate partners, has commissioned and handed over a newly constructed and fully furnished women and children’s ward at Alwi Health Centre III in Pakwach District. The investment, valued at over UGX 156.6 million, was delivered through a collaborative effort involving Huawei, GDE, Rak, Enetworks, Soliton, Rontech, …

The National Housing and Construction Company Ltd (NHCC), Uganda’s leading housing developer has commended Spiro for devotedly providing innovative, eco-friendly, affordable electric transportation solutions that transform urban mobility, reduce carbon emissions, and promote a cleaner environment. Eng Kaijuka Kenneth, the Chief Executive for National Housing , officials expressed gratitude to Spiro for advancing sustainability and innovation, whose advanced battery-swapping technology …

Mukono’s steady urban transformation received a significant boost following a political monitoring visit by the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, who assessed the progress of infrastructure projects under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Development Programme (GKMDP). The Minister’s visit aimed at strengthening oversight, coordination and accountability in the implementation of strategic urban interventions across the Greater …

Nakawa — The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) at Makerere University, Prof. Sarah Ssali has called on professors at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) to use their research knowledge and professional expertise to address the challenges faced by communities. Speaking during the first Professorial Inaugural Lecture held at the MUBS grounds in Nakawa, Prof. Ssali said professors are widely regarded …

By Kayiira Jackson  A delegation from the Uganda Moslem Education Association (UMEA) has concluded an inspection tour of facilities at Nkoma Secondary School in Mbale City as preparations intensify for the 38th edition of the UMEA Solidarity Games set for April 2–6, 2026. The team, headed by Solidarity Games Chairman Hajji Twahir Kitezala, evaluated the readiness of sports venues and …