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
Trump says he asked Fifa to review Balogun red card decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he personally asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the red card issued to United States striker Folarin Balogun, saying he believed the decision was unfair and could have deprived the American team of one of its key players ahead of a crucial FIFA World Cup knockout fixture. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump said he watched the incident and concluded that Balogun's challenge did not merit a red card or an automatic suspension. "I spoke to FIFA about it. I thought it was a very…
