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Kampala – President Yoweri Museveni has publicly expressed frustration with long-time musical ally Bebe Cool, accusing the Gagamel boss of failing to deliver on a state-backed project meant to uplift Uganda’s creative industry. For more than two decades, Moses Ssali, better known as Bebe Cool, has been one of the President’s most visible cultural supporters—using his music, public appearances, and …

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Kampala/Matugga – Troubling signs are emerging from Uganda’s flagship pharmaceutical and biotechnology giant, Dei Biopharma, as reports confirm a massive exodus of top scientists and senior managers from the company’s state-of-the-art vaccine and drug manufacturing complex in Kigogwa–Matugga. The Dei Biopharma manufacturing facility in Matugga, near Kampala, Once hailed as a landmark investment that would anchor Africa’s healthcare self-sufficiency, the …

Kampala – Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) is embarking on a major shake-up of its regional operations, announcing the sale of its 83.67% stake in DTB Burundi to a consortium of local investors led by the bank’s existing minority shareholder. The deal, signed under a conditional sale and purchase agreement, is pending approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the …

  KAMPALA– The National Unity platform (NUP) party has dragged the government to the High court civil division challenging the decision of Hon. Nobert Mao, the justice and constitutional affairs minister, excluding the party from receiving statutory political party funding. NUP Secretary General, Lewis Rubongoya. (Courtesy photo) The party through its secretary general David Lewis Rubongoya ubongoya has filed an …

By Robert Segawa The Uganda Police has issued a directive to all territorial commanders to immediately stop presidential candidates from moving in convoys and processions, citing increased cases of lawlessness and road safety violations. Police Ban Convoys and Processions by Presidential Candidates Amid Rising Road Safety Concerns 7 This follows a serious accident involving supporters of the National Unity Platform …

Jinja, Uganda – Former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has broken her silence on the raging battle between Minister Alice Kaboyo and the Madhvani Group over ownership and redevelopment of the historic Ripon Falls Hotel in Jinja City. Kadaga, now First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, took to X (formerly Twitter) to emphasize that the …

Brenda Biya has become a face of resistance to Cameroon’s state-sponsored homophobia Brenda Biya, says she won’t vote for her father, Paul Biya (Olivier Corsan photo courtesy of Le Parisien). Commentary In a TikTok video that has gone viral, Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroonian President Paul Biya, announces that she will not vote for her father in the Oct 15 …

KAMPALA– Singer Ibrahim Mayanja aka Big eye has accepted the results of NUP Elections Management Committee (EMC) which declared Journalist Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa as the Party Flag bearer for position of Member of Parliament representing Nansana Municipality. Singer Big Eye. (courtesy photo) “The journey to freedom is not defined by leadership positions. While they guide us, true liberation has always been, …

Wakiso – On Monday evening, National Unity Platform (NUP) released an official list for people who will be Contesting as Members of Parliament on the Party ticket. The list dropped many Legislators and it brought a number of new members on board. Hon. Medard Ssegona (courtesy photo) In Busiro East , Hon. Medard Ssegona who has served in that position …