Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug
The High Court has ordered Businessman Mukesh Shukla to pay wooping sh14 billion to Katatumba family for the illegal occupation of a prime commercial building in the capital, marking a major turn in a decade-long property dispute. The ruling addresses the unlawful possession of Shumuk House, formerly known as Katatumba Suites. The dispute dates back to the early 2010s and involves the family of the late Bonney Katatumba, former Pakistani consul to Uganda. Court records show that Shukla, popularly known as Shumuk, had held the property since 2008. However, the Katatumba family successfully argued in multiple judicial proceedings that the…
By Emmy Hashakimana – Managing Director at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda The phrase “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is often quoted by writers, consultants and organisational culture experts. As I settled into my role at the helm of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), I found this statement both true and profound. Strategies change, markets shift, regulations evolve and competition grows – but culture endures. At CCBU, our culture is built on agility, passion, discipline and a strong commitment to community. These values shape how we deliver value to our consumers, partners and communities. When I joined CCBU, a company in the Coca-Cola…
President Yoweri Museveni will officially grace the gradn launch the multbillion Hoima City Stadium on 24 December 2025, marking a major milestone in preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This is aperfect Christmas gift for Banyoro community to celebrate and we look forward to first oil in 2026. The stadium, which has a seating capacity of 20,000, was constructed at a cost of $129 million is one of the venues that will host 2027 AFCON games when Uganda stages the tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania. To celebrate the grand opening, Uganda Premier League clubs Kitara FC and…
High Court has dismissed an election petition filed by Muscian Mathias Walukaga , affirming the Electoral Commission’s decision to cancel his nomination as a parliamentary candidate for Busiro East Constituency over lack of valid academic qualifications. In a judgment delivered on December 21, 2025, Acting Judge Simon Peter M. Kinobe ruled that Mr. Walukaga did not meet the minimum academic requirements at the time of nomination, as his Mature Age/Aptitude Test certificate had expired before the nomination date. The petition arose from Election Petition Appeal No. 10 of 2025, filed after the Electoral Commission on November 25, 2025, upheld a complaint…
Uganda Revenue Authority has imposed immediate restrictions on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment, signalling heightened security scrutiny even as the country weighs the rollout of the Elon Musk-owned service. In an internal memorandum dated December 19,Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) directed all customs staff to halt the clearance of Starlink technology and related communication devices unless importers present a clearance or authorisation letter from the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF). The directive, issued by URA’s Customs and Clearance Directorate, applies to Starlink gadgets, communication equipment and associated components, and…
By Our Reporter Uganda’s sugar industry is once again at the centre of a heated national debate following plans to officially open CN Sugar Factory in Namayingo District by President Yoweri Museveni, an establishment that has emerged amid serious legal, regulatory and policy controversies. At the heart of the dispute is whether political leaders, including the President and the Prime Minister, can be drawn into legitimizing an investment that some sugar players say was conceived, constructed and operationalized outside the law. The controversy has reignited long-standing tensions between established players, new entrants and regulators in an industry that is strictly…
President Yoweri Museveni has rallied residents of Greater Masaka sub-region to support National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates and fully embrace government wealth-creation programmes, saying peace, development and economic empowerment remain the party’s strongest contributions to Uganda’s transformation. Addressing a massive rally at Liberation Square in Masaka City, Museveni, the NRM Presidential Candidate, said the very existence of public gatherings and development activities in the area is anchored on the peace delivered by the NRM over the last four decades. “The first major contribution of the NRM is peace. No one has brought peace to Uganda apart from the NRM,” Museveni…
Kakuuto County Member of Parliament, Geoffrey Lutaaya, has graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Management from the Islamic University in Uganda. Lutaaya most a celebrated Kadongo Kamu musicians, joined other graduates during the university’s graduation ceremony, drawing applause from fellow students, lecturers and supporters who hailed his commitment to education despite a demanding schedule in Parliament. Lutaaya said the qualification will strengthen his capacity to serve his constituents more effectively, noting that leadership requires continuous learning. “Education sharpens leadership. As a public servant, I believe improving my academic grounding helps me understand governance better and deliver meaningful change…
By Felix Oketcho The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has formalised a collaborative arrangement with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) aimed at using the national football team, the Uganda Cranes, to promote the country’s “Explore Uganda” tourism brand internationally. The partnership was unveiled on Tuesday, December 16, at the UTB headquarters by UTB Chief Executive Officer Juliana Kagwa alongside FUFA Second Vice President Dr. Taibu Azah. It becomes operational immediately, coinciding with the Uganda Cranes’ pre-tournament training camp currently underway in Casablanca, Morocco. Through this collaboration, UTB and FUFA plan to capitalise on the Uganda Cranes’ participation in continental…
By Felix Oketcho Sheebah Karungi aka Queen Karma set light up Kampala’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at Speke Resort Munyonyo Lakeside on December 31. Announcing the show in her signature bold and playful style, Sheebah invited fans to usher in the New Year with a night of fireworks, music and non-stop partying by the lake. “Hello, you’re talking to the right chick, to the right mother, to the right sexy mamacita because on 31st December, Speke Resort Munyonyo, we’re doing champagne, we’re doing cocktails, we’re doing DJs till morning,” Sheebah said. She added that the night would go beyond music…