Beneath the glossy billboards bragging about 5G speeds and “Digital Uganda Vision 2040,” a far darker story is unfolding in the dust and heat of Uganda’s network extension sites. While Huawei basks in praise for powering Uganda’s next-generation networks, a growing number of migrant Chinese workers claim they are paying the true price of the tech giant’s expansion. One such …

Kampala’s neon-lit streets pulse with promise. Matatus weave through traffic, vendors hawk cheap SIM cards, and MTN Uganda’s billboards boast lightning-fast 5G. The country’s first commercial 5G deployment went live in April 2023 at HIMA Cement’s Kasese plant, followed by Airtel’s 5G-ready core upgrades in the capital. MTN has since pumped $25 million into Huawei’s cloud-native architecture, as regulators prepare …

Shock and disbelief have engulfed the family of veteran UPC titan Dr. James William Rwanyarare after it emerged that a staggering Sh2.2 billion vanished from his bank account while he lay mentally ill and incapacitated at Nakasero Hospital. Family insiders say the former UPC supremo—whose political career once shaped national debate—entrusted two of his children to manage his finances when …

Kiryandongo: President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday pledged to ensure that Bweyale, Kiryandongo District is connected to the national electricity grid, saying it was unacceptable for the area to remain without power despite a high-voltage transmission line passing through it. Addressing residents during his campaign rally, the President directed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to expedite the stepping down of electricity so …

Masindi: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued firm directives to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to move swiftly on land grabbing and the enforcement of the Sugar Act following complaints raised by local leaders during his campaign rally in Masindi District on Wednesday. Addressing thousands of supporters, the President said persistent land conflicts in the district must be urgently resolved, instructing …

By Michael Jjingo The question is not simply whether mutual funds are worth considering, but why they remain such a powerful tool in building long-term wealth. In a world where financial choices are growing more complex and investment options seem endless, many people still find the idea of investing intimidating; stocks, bonds, real estate, private equity, the landscape is crowded and noisy. Yet in …

Kyenjojo – President Yoweri Museveni has directed Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi to urgently address concerns regarding the distribution and management of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in Kyenjojo District. The directive follows reports of mismanagement and discriminatory practices in the allocation of funds, which were intended to support local wealth creation efforts, particularly for youth, women, and persons with …

Kibaale – Bunyoro leaders have applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for steering the region’s transformation through major infrastructure projects and policies that have uplifted women and expanded opportunities for local communities. Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja led the praise Tuesday, hailing the President as the champion of women emancipation. She said her own journey from district leadership to the …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that the government has secured 10 square miles of land in Kyaka to establish a major industrial park, promising factories including an avocado processing plant. He said the park will drive jobs, value addition and household incomes in Kyegegwa District. President Museveni made the remarks Monday while addressing a campaign rally at Wekomire Parish, …

Bugiri was thrown into chaos and tears on Wednesday morning after a devastating crash claimed at least ten lives in a split second, leaving scores of others battling for survival. The grisly accident happened in Busowa Town Council, just metres from Busowa Police Station, as dawn was breaking. The ill-fated Toyota Hiace taxi (UBN 817H), travelling from Tororo to Kampala, …