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
Lukwago committed to High Court for trial
KAMPALA, Uganda — Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera has committed opposition leader and lawyer Erias Lukwago to the High Court for trial on charges of misprision of treason, with his defence team raising concerns over his deteriorating health condition and seeking his release on bail for specialised medical treatment. Lukwago was committed to the High Court after prosecution alleged that he had knowledge of a plot involving opposition figures Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale to overthrow the government but failed to report the alleged plans to authorities. The charges relate to allegations that the offence occurred between 2021 and…
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…
