African Games: South Africa, Zimbabwe square off in the Cricket finals on Wednesday
By: Michael Okuley What started as an eight-nation battle for gold has now narrowed down to a thrilling two-nation showdown. The top-ranked teams, South Africa and Zimbabwe, are poised for an eagerly anticipated final to conclude the debut of women’s cricket at the 13th edition of the African Games in Accra today. In the semifinals […]
Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Music Festival To Rake In $10 Million
This year’s Nyege Nyege music festival, which is held annually in Uganda and is the East African country’s biggest tourism event, is estimated to bring in $10 million boost to the country’s economy, according to figures produced by Talent Africa. Nyege Nyege is Africa’s leading music festival, featuring in publications globally including in the New York Times, La Monde, […]
Bobi Wine ‘under house arrest’ after return to Uganda
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has said he was “grabbed” by “goons” and put under house arrest on his return from South Africa. The singer-turned-politician is the strongest challenger to President Yoweri Museveni, who has held office for almost 40 years. The 41-year-old has been arrested numerous times and has faced several charges, including treason. […]
Uganda school massacre: Arrests raise murky questions
More than 20 people arrested in Uganda in connection with Friday’s school massacre have been accused of collaborating with the rebel group blamed for carrying out the killings. Among those held are the director and headteacher, who have not commented. Officials say there may have been a dispute over the ownership of the school where […]
Ghetto Kids lose out in Britain’s Got Talent final
Ugandan dance sensations, the Ghetto Kids, have missed out on swiping one of the top three spots in the epic showdown of Britain’s Got Talent. Made up of six minors, aged between six and thirteen, hailing from humble beginnings in Uganda’s vibrant capital, Kampala. Against all odds, their guardian-turned-manager, Dauda Kavuma, scooped them up and […]
Ugandan bill threatens jail for saying you’re gay
Uganda’s parliament is set to consider a draft law that criminalises anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and threatens them with 10 years in jail. The bill also threatens landlords who rent premises to gay people with a prison sentence. Speaker Annet Anita Among used homophobic language as she addressed lawmakers after the bill was tabled. It […]
Uganda to start drilling first oil well
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Uganda will on Tuesday start drilling its first oil well in the Kingfisher oil field, the state petroleum agency said. It is hoped that by 2025 the first of a potential 1.4 billion barrels of oil will be pumped from wells across the mid-western region. “Today we mark another milestone and move […]
Delegation from Uganda’s Electricity Company arrives to learn best practices from Ghana
By Patricia Kyei Obeney A Delegation from the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company, UETCL, has paid a working visit to the Ghana Grid Company, GRIDCO to study the best practices of electricity distribution in Ghana. The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company has an ambitious target to expand electricity across its country; therefore, they are keen to learn […]
