NAIROBI – American internet sensation IShowSpeed, real name Darren Watkins Jr., has set Kenya ablaze during his ongoing “Speed Does Africa” tour, which launched in late December 2025 and will cover 20 African countries in 28 days. Arriving in Nairobi on January 11, Speed was greeted by massive crowds and a special Harambee Stars jersey…
Uganda’s economy has continued to demonstrate strong resilience despite global uncertainties, with solid growth, stable prices, and robust investment inflows, the Ministry of Finance has reported in its Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update. The update, published in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA Cap. 171, Section 18) ahead of the January 2026 general…
Jinja – The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has highlighted the critical role of cultural awareness in military leadership, emphasising that effective leadership requires more than tactics and logistics—it demands a deep understanding of peoples’ cultures, histories, and traditions. Speaking at the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) in Kimaka, the Kyabazinga was…
The government has released UGX16.537 trillion to finance expenditure for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The money will cover expenditures of ministries, agencies and other Government entities for January, February and March 2026. The economy continues to show resilience and strong growth, even during an election year, with export earnings, foreign investment,…
TALLAHASSEE, USA – Uganda opened the 2026 athletics season in style, delivering its best-ever performance at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee. The team returned home with seven medals—two gold, two silver, and three bronze—surpassing the previous best of six medals at the 2019 edition. Jacob Kiplimo defended his 10km Senior Men title, completing…