A Kenyan court has delivered a stinging blow to Mogo Auto Limited, ruling that the lender charged a customer “exorbitant” and “exploitative” interest on a Ksh400,000 loan — a decision likely to resonate with many Ugandans who have repeatedly complained about the company’s lending practices.Loan Ballooned Beyond RecognitionMogo had sued borrower Aziz Daniel Odoyo in the Thika Small Claims Court, …

By Our ReporterUganda’s art scene is celebrating a major international breakthrough after talented visual artist Katesi Jacqueline Kalange was named the winner of the prestigious Cassirer Welz Art Award for 2026.The announcement was made in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Strauss & Co, in partnership with Bag Factory Artists’ Studios, unveiled Kalange as the top artist among a competitive field of …

By Our ReporterIt was supposed to be a game-changer.A massive government project worth hundreds of billions of shillings was launched with promises of transforming agriculture, boosting household incomes, fighting drought and bringing clean water closer to communities across Uganda.Instead, years later, the project has become a symbol of what critics describe as poor planning, weak supervision, wasteful spending and shocking …

× ]]]]>]]> Isingiro West County MP Anthony Tumwesigye and his agents have been issued the last warning for allegedly intimidating witnesses in an election petition case. In our earlier story we published information to the effect that Hon Tumwesigye together with his agents have been trying to intimidate Arinaitwe Rauben’s supporters and witnesses as some local officials conduct illegal court …

× ]]]]>]]> Former minister of state for Investment Hon Evelyne Anite fights to stretch for beauty and good health.  She was recently dropped from the cabinet and now has to exercise the more to stay healthy.   , https://eastafricanwatch.net/ugandan-former-minister-anite-stretches-to-remain-beautiful-and-healthy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ugandan-former-minister-anite-stretches-to-remain-beautiful-and-healthy

× ]]]]>]]> The Regional Police Commander (RPC) for the Greater Bushenyi Region SSP Godfrey Achiria has asked his security teams to be on full alert in order to secure the TOOKE run. The countdown is on for the Olympic Day Tooke Run, set for 20th June 2026 in Bushenyi, featuring the 21KM Half Marathon, 10KM Run and 5KM Walk/Run. President Yoweri Museveni who …

Post Views: 1 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com ——As 1844 graduates graduated at Kampala International University (KIU) leaders openly challenged the government’s newly proposed medical training and internship policies, warning that forcing universities to retain medical students for six years will disrupt higher education. The remarks were made during the university’s 33rd graduation ceremony, where key stakeholders called for …

× Uganda women rights advocates have asked government to revise the laws on abortion saying it does not make sense for one to get to the stage of having post abortion care instead allowing safe abortion. They urge that the reason there are many cases of death due to unsafe abortion among the teenagers is because young women and adolescents …

By Our ReporterThe nation and especially the Uganda People’s Defence Forces fraternity is in mourning following the tragic death of Capt. Steven Akampamya, who reportedly lost his life in a road accident on Friday night.Capt. Akampamya’s death has sent shockwaves through Kiruhura District, the military community and among comrades who served alongside him during some of Uganda’s most challenging military …

By Evans NajunaKAMPALA: Newly appointed Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, alongside State Minister Justine Nameere, officially took charge of the ministry on Friday, promising a new era of teamwork, accountability and improved service delivery.In his first address after assuming office, Balaam praised the outgoing ministers for laying a strong foundation in local governance and vowed to build on their achievements.“We …