LifeStyle
UPRS chair urges artists to attend AGM, engage directly on copyright concerns
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Board Chairperson of the Uganda Performing Right Society…
Viral bar receipt stirs talk on Kampala’s luxury spending culture
KAMPALA — A bar receipt showing a large single-night expenditure by an…
Ex-NBS staff seek Shs2m monthly allowance
KAMPALA — Reports claiming that a group of former employees of Next…
Uganda National Media Group unveils digital-first publishing strategy
WAKISO, Uganda — The Uganda National Media Group (UNMG) has officially relaunched…
Security
Mbale lands officer charged over illegal transfer of gov’t land
A Senior Land Management Officer at Mbale City has been charged with abuse of office and fraudulent procurement of a certificate of title over a piece of land allegedly belonging to the government. The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) of State House, working with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), arraigned Kigaye Emmanuel Paul before the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court. Kigaye was charged over allegations that he irregularly facilitated the processing of a land title for Plot 27 Bishop Masaba Road, Mbale City, in favour of businessman Wamatsembe Moses, despite the…
Regional News
Aston Villa announces record £20m Visit Rwanda shirt sponsorship deal
Aston Villa F.C. has announced a multi-year partnership with Visit Rwanda that will see the tourism brand become the club’s principal shirt sponsor in a deal reportedly worth around £20 million. The agreement, unveiled by Aston Villa on Wednesday, will place the Visit Rwanda logo on the front of the club’s shirts, while also naming the organisation the club’s Official Tourism Partner and Official Coffee Provider. The deal is expected to surpass the £20 million-a-year sponsorship agreement previously held by betting company Betano, strengthening Villa’s commercial position as the club continues preparations for expansion plans at Villa Park and navigates…
