A much awaited new-look cabinet named by President Museveni Monday afternoon has seen the old guards miss out on hitherto assured offices. Notably missing are bush war veteran Jim Muhwezi who bounced back in a reshuffle in the last term; Cripus Kiyonga and Henry Kajura. The three ruling NRM party …

CNN’s African Startup has featured Uganda’s rolex a must-eat African delicacy. Listed as one of African foods finally taking off, the article reads: In Uganda, for example, a dish called “the Rolex” — a rolled chapatti containing a fried egg and vegetables — is wildly popular, but little known outside …

The BBC is reporting that British troops have arrived in South Sudan where they will be part of a UN peacekeeping mission. Fighting broke out in South Sudan shortly after becoming the world’s newest nation in 2011 after vice president Riek Marchar was fired by President Salvar Kiir. Several lives …

Erias Lukwago has finally been sworn-in as Lord Mayor of Kampala. Lukwago had a torrid term of office previously during which he clashed with the KCCA executive director Jeniffer Musisi, eventually leading to his being locked out of his office till his term ended. He then gave a fiery speech …

Kampala Lord Mayor elect Erias Lukwago and Division Councillors have Monday been sworn in at Kampala Capital City Authority. Minister for Security Mary Okurut handed Lukwago the instruments of power. Lukwago, whose exploits have mostly put him on collision course with the Central Government, was controversially thrown out of office during …

Looking at the final 23-man rugby Cranes squad to face a high-flying (pun intended) Kenya side Saturday afternoon, many a fan and rugby fraternity have mixed feelings. It will be very unfamiliar having old guards Mathias Ochwo and Alex Mubiru, both fit, sit out this affair. The duo was the …

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have challenged Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to be fair, clear and transparent to encourage everyone to pay taxes. “It is our responsibility to pay taxes and as citizens we have an obligation of questioning how our money is used.  If we have a clear system, then …

The Inspectorate of Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the the  Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) to share financial intelligence information int he fight to eliminate money laundering and corruption in general. The memorandum will enhance the partnership between the two institutions so that they can achieve their …

Uganda’s annual headline inflation has increased to 5.4% from 5.1% registered in April 2016. The main driver for the Annual Headline inflation was the annual core inflation which registered at 7% in May as compared to 6.4% recorded last month. However the increase is as a result of a rise …

This weekend’s Elgon Cup in Kampala will be like no other! Do not hold your breath for they will not be on the pitch! The formidable Kenya 7s team that won the HSBC World Rugby 7s series in Singapore last month will be in Kampala to cheer on their 15s …