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In bid to showcase Uganda’s science innovation potential, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) has announced Uganda’s first e-Mobility Expo and Kiira Vehicle Plant (KVP Open Day which will take place on Friday 16 th August 2024 at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. According to officials this is poised to be the first e-mobility expo to be held by an ingenious vehicle production company on the African continent . Under the theme The Future is Green; The Future is Now, the event is designed to explore, showcase, and encourage the adoption of electric mobility solutions in Uganda. The expo will gather…

In abid to control sprawling Developments in urban cities Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is set establish real estates policy in place. Director of Lands and Settlement in the Ministry Dave Khayangayanga says this policy will put real estates players in check amidst rapid developments in urban centres. “Uganda’s construction industry is booming however real estates players need to embrace innovations to cater for adversaries of climate change for the future,” he said He was addressing the Media and announcing the 3rd Uganda Buildcon International expo which will take place from 8th to 10th at Uganda Manufacturers Association…

Airtel Africa has announced a 12% growth in mobile data revenue for its East African region, for the first quarter ending June 30th, 2024. The region comprises six countries including; Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi and Zambia. The company’s East Africa mobile data revenue increased to $170 million during the quarter, up from $151 million during the same period the previous year. Airtel Africa attributed the growth to significant expansion in the East African mobile data market. Data usage per customer surged by 25.1% to 6.2 GB, generating revenue of US$409 million. East Africa contributed significantly to this performance, with…

Victoria University, leaders in offering digital learning solutions, is set to pioneer Uganda’s Artificial intelligence (AI) learning in their academic modules,Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has revealed. Dr. Muganga says embracing artificial intelligence not only modernizes learning but also aligns with broader goals of sustainability and adaptability. He was speaking during a morning show interview at Next Radio in Kampala. He said Victoria University, which is fully digitalised, already offers 15 hours of blended online classes per week. “Education should find you where you are,” he said during the show, adding that tools like AI not only modernize the learning…

Uganda Bureau of Statistics has so far paid 114,327 census enumerators out of 115,846 enumerators hired to conduct 2024 Population and Housing Census exercise, UBOS Executive Director Dr Chris Mukiza revealed. In a media briefing in Kampala Mukiza said this amounted to shs 88.7billion.The census was 99%supported by government of Uganda with a total of shs 328.74billion. UBOS conducted the National Population and Housing Census in May and preliminary results indicated atotal population of 45.9million people. Giving accountability onnthe funds used during census exercise Mukiza further revealed tgat shs 59.6 billion was used for training of national trainers, training of…

The Mengo Establishment took political control of Buganda from 1892 to 1966. The pro-colonial Katikiro Kagwa allied with Capt. Lugard whose maxim gun helped to bring an end to 12 years of religious wars. Lugard depicted the Anglican faith as a crusade for heaven but in reality seeking earthy political and economic benefits. Katikiro Kagwa became head of the Mengo Establishment and took control of events in Buganda. Mwanga knew that the end of his Kingdom was near and on 5th July 1897 fled Mengo at the head of a rebellion which in alliance with Omukama Kabalega ended in a…

Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei has once again scooped gold in the Olympic Games 10,000m track race in Paris. This marks the fastest 10,000m race in the history of the Olympic Games where Uganda’s world record holder, Joshua Cheptegei, clocked in a time of 26:43.14. “I can’t describe the feeling. I’ve wanted this for a long time. When I took silver in Tokyo 2020, I was disappointed. I just wanted to win the 10,000m,” Cheptegei said after the race. It will be out with a bang for the Ugandan runner, who said that this is his last race on the track before…

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has expressed deep concern and sorrow over the devastating incident that occurred on in Kiteezi, where a garbage mound collapsed, leading to the tragic loss of over 20 lives. The disaster not only claimed human lives but also resulted in the destruction of homes, livestock, and property. In a statement released on Monday ULS President Bernard Oundo extended the Society’s “deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time,” and emphasized that “our thoughts and prayers are with the injured.” This tragic event brings to light serious issues regarding fundamental…

By Our Writer In abid to make forth coming 2025/2026 general elections transparent, Electoral Commission (EC) is set to commence demarcation of electoral areas and reorganization of polling stations in August. Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi told a gathering of stakeholders in aworkshop in Kampala. According to Byabakama the demarcation exercise will commence in August 2024 Electoral Commission’s revised timeline. This was attributed to funding constraints but election body remains committed to conducting successful elections. “We are moving forward with the demarcation exercise which will define electoral areas for Local Government Councils, considering factors like communication, geography,…

By Our Writer Under pressure to sack all corrupt civil servants in government, President Museveni has fired scandalous Ministry of Trade Permanent Secretary (PS) Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa, replacing her with Alex Kakooza. Alex Kakooza of recent had bern serving as Principal Private Secretary to the Vice President. Ssali was arrested and charged on July 18th 2024 before the Anti-Corruption Court for causing financial loss and conspiring with Members of Parliament to steal shs 3.4billion meant for compensation of co-operatives. Secretary to Cabinet confirmed appointment of Kakooza, who is currently the Principal Private Secretary to the Vice President. “Because the…