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THE LAST WORD: By  Andrew M. Mwenda Lessons for Uganda from the failure of Crane Bank and what should be done going forward Last week’s central bank takeover of Uganda’s third largest bank, Crane Bank, was another step in our nation’s march to the absolute mastery of our economy by …

Less than three months since it launched formal operations, the Uganda National Oil Company has received Africa wide recognition after winning the best National Oil Company (NOC) presentation at a recent Oil and Gas forum held in South Africa. The event was organised by Standard Bank. The conference was held …

Thursday was a special day at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) as Zakayo, the oldest chimpanzee known in the country, celebrated its 53rd birthday. The Wildlife Center annually celebrates Zakayo’s birthday to highlight the plight and abuse of chimpanzees and other animals. Zakayo is the oldest chimpanzee in captivity in a country …

VIDEO: South African Airways is set to boost the 6th wine festival in Uganda by exhibiting a wide variety of wine brands. At least 20 wineries from South Africa will exhibit. According to Yogi Biriggwa, South African Airways country director, there is so many wine brands in South Africa that Uganda is …

VIDEO: The story of Kashumba sub-county in Isingiro district is shocking. It is a story of residents clinging onto life as many have resorted to eating banana stamps and peels to stay alive. The NBS team has just returned from Isingiro and brings you the horrific scenes.   Share on: …

VIDEO: National Meteorological Authority warns of tough times and tells the country to prepare for a long dry spell in the coming months. This, as the country reportedly registers famine in 82 districts.     Share on: WhatsApp

Kampala High Court Judge Masalu Musene has granted bail to Ivan Kamyuka, a man accused of murdering his fiance’s ex-lover at Club Guvnor in Kampala in August 2015. Kamyuka has been on remand at Luzira Prison since August 2 last year, on charges of murdering John Ahimbisibwe commonly known as …

  COVER STORY: How Crane Bank fell – Why President Yoweri Museveni’s behind – the-scenes-maneuvers and directives to Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda to save Sudhir’s bank hit a snag. Lessons for Uganda from the failure of Crane Bank and what should be done going forward. THE LAST WORD: Bringing …

VIDEO: The Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura says sending his senior commanders for refresher courses is not a punishment for being involved in brutality accusations that faced the force a few weeks ago.  Many senior commanders who were in Kampala Metropolitan Police when Besigye’s supporters were beaten have …

VIDEO: The country’s public broadcaster Uganda Broadcasting Corporation is said to be on the verge of collapse after it indicated to parliament that it’s failing to realize revenue to run its daily activities. Officials of UBC, that is currently at the heart of a land bonaza by different players,  appeared before …