Airtel Uganda activated two additional 4G towers on Bugala Island within the Kalangala district, extending mobile coverage to eight previously underserved villages as part of a broader rollout of 180 sites nationwide. Deputy Resident District Commissioner Henry Ssebunya acknowledged the infrastructure investment during the commissioning ceremony, noting that connectivity problems had hindered local commerce and communication efforts.
Business territory manager Musa Gava confirmed the installations represent the operator's tenth site in Kalangala, bringing enhanced voice and data services to communities that previously experienced unreliable network performance. The expansion builds on existing 4G infrastructure covering Bukasa, Bubeke...
Watoto Church will present its annual Christmas Cantata at Old Kampala Senior Secondary School playground, relocating from its traditional Downtown sanctuary to accommodate expanding crowds. The production, titled Son of God, combines musical performances, theatrical elements, and audiovisual presentations to depict the nativity story for audiences exceeding 50,000 attendees.
Pastor Graham Tugume explained that the outdoor format eliminates capacity constraints and reduces wait times while maintaining free admission as a community offering. More than 1,000 performers and technical staff will participate in what organizers describe as one of East Africa's largest creative endeavors.
The church will also introduce The City's Carols...
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit oversaw the installation of a new vice president and multiple cabinet officials, including veteran politician James Wani Igga, who will lead economic policy initiatives centered on petroleum revenue oversight, agricultural revitalization, and infrastructure expansion. Igga succeeds Benjamin Bol Mel, who was dismissed from his positions within the government, ruling party, and security apparatus.
Among those taking oaths of office were Mabior Garang de Mabior, appointed to head the Environment and Forestry portfolio, and Ateny Wek Ateny, who assumed control of the Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services ministry. Additional appointments included Monica Achol Abel Aguek as...
Arsenal and the Rwanda Development Board will conclude their Visit Rwanda sleeve sponsorship agreement after eight seasons, with the partnership set to expire in mid-2026. The collaboration, which began in 2018 and made Rwanda the Premier League club's inaugural sleeve partner, generated significant tourism gains for the East African nation, including 1.3 million arrivals and $650 million in revenue during 2024.
The arrangement faced mounting criticism from supporter groups and international pressure. Bayern Munich ended its similar Rwandan tourism deal earlier this year following fan backlash, while the Democratic Republic of Congo urged multiple European clubs to terminate such partnerships over allegations of Kigali's military...
Canon Francis Mweheire, father of Stanbic Bank East Africa Regional Chief Executive Patrick Mweheire and a former classmate of President Yoweri Museveni at Ntare School, has passed away at the age of 85. The Anglican cleric had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi before his death.
His passing has prompted tributes from Uganda's banking sector, the Anglican Church, and alumni of Ntare School. Colleagues and family members remembered him as a mentor who exemplified integrity and Christian values throughout his life.
The body will arrive at Entebbe International Airport before services at All Saints Cathedral in Nakasero. Final burial arrangements will take place at his ancestral...
Security Minister Jim Katugugu Muhwezi has called on Rukungiri District voters to maintain their allegiance to the National Resistance Movement, asserting the party remains committed to equitable service delivery and economic progress. The Rujumbura County candidate addressed supporters at multiple venues in Masya Parish while campaigning for reelection, emphasizing that the ruling organization does not discriminate when implementing government programs.
Fred Mpwerize Birimuye, who previously challenged Muhwezi during internal party selection processes, has endorsed the minister's candidacy and encouraged constituents to back the incumbent to ensure continued infrastructure improvements. Elizabeth Namara, a former coordinator for...
Two National Unity Platform candidates have abandoned their campaigns for local council positions in Mbarara after alleging the party failed to deliver promised financial assistance and materials. Provia Bakazi and Hellen Kembaga announced their departures from both the elections and the political organization, stating that recruitment pledges made by Peter Mpaka were never honored.
Bakazi was seeking a councillor position representing Rwemigyina Ward, while Kembaga competed for a seat in Biharwe. Both women indicated they could not sustain operations across multiple cells without resources such as posters and monetary backing that had been assured during enrollment. Their withdrawals follow Mpaka's recent exit from his parliamentary...
Helsinki has achieved zero traffic fatalities over 12 months through systematic infrastructure improvements and enforcement strategies, while Uganda continues recording approximately 12 road deaths daily. Finnish authorities reduced speed limits to 30 kilometers per hour across more than half the capital's streets and redesigned intersections to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists, supported by automated monitoring systems and expanded public transportation networks.
Uganda documented 25,107 crashes resulting in 4,434 deaths, representing a 6.4 percent increase from the previous year, according to police statistics. Two major incidents involved a multi-vehicle collision on the Kampala-Gulu Highway, claiming 63 lives and a Bweyogerere...
Uganda increased its medal tally to nine at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh after Samuel Simba Cherop and Abel Chebet finished among the top three competitors in the men's 10,000 meters at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium. Chebet secured bronze while organizers are reviewing the positions for gold and silver following an incident where Bahrain's Birhanu Balew allegedly obstructed Cherop during the final stretch.
Team Uganda will compete across multiple events as Tom Dradriga enters the men's 1,500 meters, Halim Nakaayi participates in the women's 800 meters, and Charity Cherop, alongside Risper Cherop, take part in the women's 5,000 meters final. Wrestler Veronica Ayo faces opponents from Kyrgyzstan and Algeria in the women's...
