By David Isabirye In a typical return to the original roots tale, Lawrence Onyango has openly expressed the bold interest to stand as Member of Parliament (MP) for West Budama in North Tororo. Onyango’s bold decision to return to his home area is clear manifestation of the notation “East or West, home is the best”. Also, the current legal advisor for the Entebbe Municipality Adhola Community and Entebbe Municipality law enforcement officer (Division A), Onyango comes with a clean leadership path having been a leader throughout his school life. Back in the days at Nagongera Boys Primary School, then St.…
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Justice Michael Elubu of the High Court has granted human rights lawyer and Dr Kiiza Besigye’s Lawyer Eron Kiiza bail pending appeal. The decision follows a wave of public concern and legal debate surrounding his detention by the General Court Martial. Under the terms of the bail, Kiiza is required to pay a cash bond of Shs 20 million. His sureties were each bonded at Shs 50 million, non-cash. Additionally, Kiiza must report to the Registrar of the High Court on the first Monday of every month, and he has been ordered to deposit his passport with the court to…
The trial of Molly Katanga, accused in connection with the 2023 death of her husband Henry Katanga, resumed on March 11, 2025, before Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania. The proceedings, delayed repeatedly due to logistical issues, centered on disputes over the prosecution’s evidence, which the defense argues was unlawfully obtained and inconsistently handled. Molly Katanga, widow of the late businessman Henry Katanga and a prominent businesswoman detained at Luzira Prison since her arrest, was found unconscious and severely injured at the couple’s Kampala home on the day her husband died from a gunshot wound to the head. The defense has…
Uganda has deployed Special Forces units in South Sudan’s capital city Juba amid rising political and security tensions in South Sudan, Uganda’s army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba disclosed on Tuesday. Gen Muhoozi, who was among the commanders of the UPDF special military operation to protect Juba in 2013, today warned that any move against President Salva Kiir would be considered a declaration of war against Uganda. “We, the UPDF, only recognize ONE President of South Sudan, H.E. Salva Kiir. He is our ‘Afande’ even in UPDF because he is the younger brother of Mzee! Any move against him is a…
Excitement filled Amori Geofrey, a resident of Nyanama Village and a lucky winner of a motorbike from the 22bet Mega Millions Giveaway. Amori is among the Seven lucky punters who walked away with motorbikes and cash prizes from 22bet’s fourth Mega Millions Giveaway draw. Five punters walked away with 270,000 UGX each; Isaac Karamagi, Nelly Jingo, Kalule Peter, Ahabyona Claver, and Sempeke Jonathan. However, the spotlight shines brightest on Amori Geofrey, and Jonah Katwesigye, who each won a brand-new motorbike, a prize poised to transform their lives. The handover of the motorbike to Amori was made even more special by…
The top finishers of the 2025 Absa KH3-7 Hills Run will receive fully paid trips to South Africa, thanks to a new partnership between Uganda Airlines and Absa Bank. The winners from this year’s Run will join the top four winners from last year for an opportunity to compete in the prestigious Absa Run Your City Series in Johannesburg, offering Ugandan athletes an international platform to showcase their talent. Uganda Airlines Chief Commercial Officer, Adedayo Olawuyi, encouraged the public to register for the run, highlighting the airline’s commitment to making the event even more rewarding. “As Uganda Airlines, we are…
By David Isabirye If you thought January’s edition of Daycation Brunch set the bar high, February’s turn-up proved that the best just keeps getting better. Sundays in Kampala are meant for unwinding with friends, and Bandali Rise was buzzing with energy as revelers flocked to Silo 15 for the ultimate brunch experience. Because let’s be honest, what’s a brunch without amazing food, a sea of desserts and unlimited Don Julio cocktails? Unheard of and Silo 15 delivered on all fronts. The classic buffet featured an array of brunch staples, from perfectly scrambled eggs and crispy bacon to an assortment of…
By David Isabirye If there is a roll out that has shaped how future of local music rollouts, it is definitely Bebe Cool’s rollouts. He will be releasing his highly anticipated album, Break the Chains later this year and has since released two singles off it, Circumference, which came out at the beginning of the year and the latest, Motivation. Bebe Cool launched something he called the Motivation Week, which he said will be an annual event taking place in the week following Valentine’s Day. During a round table where he announced the Motivation Week, he also told the round…
CEO Summit Uganda, a think-tank aimed at developing well-rounded selfless leaders together with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) graduated the 3rd cohort of the NSSF Pathfinder Catalyst Academy where women leaders are trained and given the necessary insights to excel in the workspace. The event marked another milestone in the Academy’s mission to equip women leaders with the tools and insights necessary to excel both inside and outside the workplace. The NSSF Pathfinder Catalyst Academy is one of the bespoke programs under the CEO Summit Uganda belt which is tied down to particular organizations. This is a 6-months leadership…
Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading microfinance institution, has announced that it will host this year’s edition of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) Annual General Meeting. The event, which will be held at the prestigious Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala will run from the 10th to the 14th of March 2025. The gathering will bring together a global network of independent banks that leverage finance to drive sustainable economic, social, and environmental development. GABV is a coalition of over 70 pioneering financial institutions across 45 countries, committed to using finance as a force for good. The 2025 edition of…