Kampala/Naivasha — Equity Bank Uganda and Equity Group Holdings Plc have added two major accolades to their growing list of achievements, highlighting the Group’s leadership in public relations and digital transformation. At the 9th PRAU Excellence Awards held on December 4, 2025, at Protea Hotel in Kampala, Equity Bank was recognised as the winner in…
Johannesburg, South Africa – The “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition” reached a major milestone today as the Ugandan-built Kayoola E-Coach intercity electric bus arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa. Manufactured by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), the zero-emission coach rolled into the economic hub of South Africa, marking the latest chapter in its ambitious 13,000-kilometre…
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Tokyo-born actor celebrated for his unforgettable turn as the villainous sorcerer Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat and for his role in The Man in the High Castle, has died at 75. Tagawa passed away in Santa Barbara from complications following a stroke, his manager Margie Weiner confirmed Thursday. “He died surrounded by…
Africa is home to some of the world’s most talented and wealthy young individuals. From inheriting vast fortunes to building their own empires, these kids are making headlines with their impressive net worth. Here’s a look at the top 20 richest kids in Africa: Top 5 Richest Kids in Africa Other Notable Richest Kids in…
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, conducted an inspection tour of the newly constructed Hoima City Stadium. The eighteen-month project was completed five months ahead of schedule. The CDF’s facility inspection comes ahead of its official commissioning by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Gen. Kainerugaba was…
The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Uganda have formally agreed to establish the WFP Global Fleet Hub in Kampala, positioning the capital as a continental logistics hub for humanitarian response across Africa. Under the agreement, Uganda will host WFP’s emergency response fleet and manage a large-scale logistics bureau. A key feature of…
The Ugandan entertainment industry is abuzz after a photograph emerged late Wednesday showing an unexpectedly intimate reconciliation between Apex Media Group CEO Nyanzi Martin Luther and chart-topping artist Gloria Bugie. The image, which has quickly gone viral, captures the media executive and the “Gumpe” singer in a warm embrace, challenging the narrative of a bitter…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to fast-track the construction of an international airport and the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Kasese, promising a major boost for tourism, trade and regional connectivity. Speaking during a campaign rally in Kasese District, the President said the government has prioritised the region for large-scale infrastructure…