By David Isabirye King Saha Live in Concert – Friday, 24th January 2025 At Lugogo Cricket Oval, Kampala Entry Fees: Ordinary: Ugx 30,000 VIP: Ugx 50,000 Table: Ugx 3,000,000 Celebrated Afrobeat specialist King Saha, born Mansur Semanda will hold a mega concert dubbed ‘King Saha Live in Concert’ on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala. The concert promises to be a milestone in the artist’s career as he seeks to cement his position as one of Uganda’s leading Afrobeat icons. This concert is organized by Umoja Management in conjunction with Kings Love Entertainment. Why Cricket Oval?…
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick arrived in Uganda on Sunday, January 5, 2025, for a week-long visit aimed at inspiring local leadership, fostering peace, and addressing critical community needs. Her visit, spanning January 5–12, highlights Rotary’s commitment to service and its impact on local and global communities. A Packed Agenda of Service and Advocacy President Stephanie’s itinerary includes key activities designed to engage Rotarians and Rotaractors, strengthen Rotary’s presence in Uganda, and address critical issues like water, health, education, and peacebuilding. The visit commenced with a membership seminar on Monday, January 6, at Next Media Park, titled “A Journey of…
Published by Bebe Cool The Wait is Over! It’s that time of the year again! I’m excited to unveil the highly anticipated Bebe Cool List 2024. As is the tradition every year-end, I’m recognizing the musicians who- in my opinion- have stood out from the rest and made significant contributions to the music industry in 2024. Let’s get straight to it! Here’s the Bebe Cool List 2024: Elijah Kitaka- Dawa Swangz Avenue has struck gold with Elijah Kitaka, a talented male artist poised to conquer Africa and beyond. His voice is unmistakable, his style is on point, and his relatability…
By David Isabirye On Friday, December 13, singer Bebe Cool released Circumference, the first single off his upcoming album- Break the Chains. Since then, it’s been a rollercoaster of events of him flying out of the country, and rushing back to check on his friend Jose Chameleone, who was admitted, and of course for his annual “Tondeka e’Kiwatule” event, on Boxing Day. But Bebe Cool being Bebe Cool, this is a season he barely rests. Earlier today, the artist took to his social media and announced that he will be dropping the visuals of Circumference on Wednesday 8, January 2025.…
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has been granted a license to distribute and sell electricity in Uganda, taking over Umeme Limited, which has been doing the job for over two decades. In 2022, the government informed Umeme that its 20-year concession would not be extended beyond its expiration in March 2025. President Museveni has fiercely criticized Umeme over high electricity tariffs, which is one of the reasons for ending the concession. UEDCL, which will formally take over Umeme’s operations on April 1, 2025, had to apply for a license for distribution and sale of electricity in Uganda pursuant to…
Airtel Uganda, a leading 4G telecommunications network held its annual Partners Breakfast Meeting at the Bugolobi offices bringing together over 13 major network partners to reaffirm their shared commitment to delivering exceptional telecommunication services during the festive season and beyond. The event showcased the robust collaboration between Airtel Uganda and its partners, aimed at enhancing customer experience and ensuring seamless service delivery. Airtel Uganda’s new Managing Director, Soumendra Sahu, commended the partners for their ongoing support and commitment. “This breakfast meeting represents the essence of collaboration and partnership, which is central to Airtel’s DNA. Together, we are committed to ensuring…
This festive season, GOtv and DStv are turning up the holiday cheer with an unforgettable gift of entertainment. From Friday, 27 December to Sunday, 29 December, all customers, regardless of their current package, will enjoy a 72-hour Open Window of unlimited access to premium content—free! Whether you’re a GOtv Lite or DStv Access subscriber, this is your chance to explore the full power of GOtv Supa+ and DStv Premium. It’s the perfect way to reconnect with the shows, movies, and sports that bring families and friends together during the most wonderful time of the year. 72 Hours of Endless Entertainment…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) under its vast beer portfolio ushered in the festive season with the launch of its “Buckets of Cheer” campaign, a heartwarming initiative designed to bring people together, spread joy, and create memorable celebrations across Uganda during this special time of year. The “Buckets of Cheer” campaign celebrates the values of togetherness, inclusivity, and joy—perfectly embodying the spirit of the festive season. Through this initiative, UBL invites Ugandans to come together with friends and family to celebrate life’s cherished moments, whether at grand gatherings or intimate get-togethers, with UBL’s diverse beer portfolio. As part of the launch,…
Western Union and PostBank Uganda officially announced the launch of international money transfers in the Wendi Mobile Wallet. The co-branded digital service will empower customers in Uganda to send and receive funds globally. Wendi is PostBank Uganda’s innovative digital wallet that enables customers to efficiently manage and transact funds directly from their smartphones and feature phones. Customers can now receive money from their loved ones into the wallet seamlessly through Western Union’s vast global network, which spans over 200 countries and territories. They also have the flexibility to send funds to bank accounts and mobile wallets worldwide, as well as…
PostBank Uganda has been selected to provide interest-free loans to large-scale commercial farmers under a new government financing scheme aimed at enhancing food security and addressing supply chain challenges. The scheme, which is part of the government’s efforts to promote agro-industrialization and support the 10-fold growth strategy, will provide timely, affordable, and accessible financial resources to farmers. Speaking at the launch, PostBank Uganda’s Managing Director Julius Kakeeto emphasized the importance of financing large-scale farmers. “We are thrilled about the government’s initiative, which we believe will address two major challenges: food security and supply chain constraints,” said Mr. Kakeeto. “This initiative…