Cheptegei wins bronze, sets PB at Copenhagen Half Marathon
Joshua Cheptegei marked his return to Uganda’s national team at a global championship with a bronze medal and a personal best in the men’s half…
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Who came up with this Mukbang nonsense?
People are not inherently bad. But do you know what they are? Disturbingly weird. Have you heard of Mukbang? The concept, pronounced ‘Mook-Bong,’ is a South Korean invention, roughly translating as ‘eating broadcast.’ Someone sits at a table, turns on the camera, and eats. Dining alone is anathema to South Koreans. That leaves you with…
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Business
Museveni bets $300m on Uganda’s fuel security project
Uganda consumes about 240 million litres of fuel every month, and much of it depends on supply chains that stretch beyond its borders. A prolonged disruption can therefore quickly become a problem for motorists, businesses and an economy that depends on diesel and petrol to keep goods and people moving. The government is now preparing…
Uber exit calls for regulation of global brands to protect users
Ten years ago, Kampala was all the rage. Uber, the global taxi hailing app, launched in Kampala with fanfare. The…
Medical apprenticeship programs critical in improving diagnosis
You probably know somebody who, after trying many healthcare facilities, was told there was nothing wrong with them and he/she…
Prolonged dry spell threatens crop yields
A prolonged period of dry weather is raising concerns about food production and rural livelihoods across Uganda, even as urban…
Education
Only 2,790 out of 10,615 approved for education loans
Only 2,790 students have been approved for government higher education loans for the 2026/27 academic year, leaving thousands of applicants…
Tour ban leaves schools crying over practical learning
The suspension of school trips and educational tours following the July 16 tragic accident involving learners of King David Junior…
EACOP awards 16 scholarships to Kyambogo, Makerere students
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has awarded scholarships to 16 underprivileged students at Kyambogo University and Makerere…
TECHNOLOGY
Inside the Shs 4bn push taking digital innovation beyond Kampala
Seven months before officials gathered at Busitema University to formally hand over its new digital innovation hub, students were already walking through its doors and putting the computers to work. That detail mattered to Peter Kahiigi. For the chief technology officer at Centenary Technology Services, the real measure of the MTN ACE Spark Innovation Hub…
Canal+, La Liga partner to combat sports content piracy
Global broadcaster Canal+ and Spanish football league La Liga have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen the fight against sports content piracy across nearly 50 countries in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. Under the partnership, the two organisations will combine their expertise, technology and enforcement capabilities to disrupt illegal distribution of sports content. The agreement…
Free internet access excites traders in Oyam market
Free internet access at Oyam Daily Market is opening new opportunities for traders to access information, promote their businesses and connect with customers following the installation of a rural community broadband network. The network, installed at 12 sites across Oyam district, is undergoing technical testing, but market vendors say the connectivity is already changing how…
Lifestyle
Meet Mr Very Good, the engineer achieving fame on TikTok
Brighton Ahereza, more commonly known as Mr Very Good, has always aspired to be famous. Even during his childhood, he dreamed of being recognised and of entertaining people. He simply did not know how he would achieve this ambition. Then TikTok emerged. For Ahereza, the platform provided an opportunity to present himself to the public…
Bold Fashion Week in pictures
The inaugural Bold Fashion Week, organised by Bold in Africa and Malembe Lifestyle, brought together 10 designers from Uganda and Nigeria in a showcase of African fashion and design. The event, which also marked 14 years of Bold in Africa’s work to develop and champion African design talent, made a notable mark on Uganda’s fashion…
Sex Talk: Be mindful; the world is very different
Are you wondering who occupies the countless expensive apartments going up daily in Kampala and its suburbs? The answer you are looking for is: married people searching for a ‘painkiller’. I understand, concubines and side dishes are no longer called such; instead, they now refer to them as ‘Panadol’ by cheating spouses claiming unhappiness and…
Sports
After 18 years, Rose Lwakataka returns to the cockpit
Eighteen years after stepping away from competitive rallying, former female rally champion Rose Nassonko Lwakataka, better known as ‘Flying Chick’, is ready to return to the cockpit. Nassonko will make her comeback this Sunday, September 20, at Garuga, where she will team up with senior lady co-driver Mildred Kibuuka in a Subaru Impreza N12B previously…
Other News
Twelve teens arrested for punching fellow student in Kibuli
Police have arrested 12 teenagers accused of assaulting a fellow student in an incident captured on video near Kibuli Mosque.…
Police bursts Kampala motorcycle theft network in Ndeeba
Police have arrested five suspects and recovered 12 suspected stolen motorcycles in an intelligence-led operation in Ndeeba, Kampala. Kampala Metropolitan…
Bududa students ‘rescue’ headteacher from State House anti-corruption arrest
Students at Bududa Senior Secondary School on Thursday blocked the arrest of their headteacher, Nasibu Mutyaba, by officials from the…
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