Mauritian officials praised Uganda's tourism assets at a roadshow in Port Louis on Friday. Ambassador Sookun Rajkumar from the Foreign Ministry highlighted Lake Victoria's size and the nation's fruit production as major attractions for visitors. Uganda welcomed 1.84 million travelers in 2024, and tourism accounts for 7.7 percent of gross domestic product.
The event featured virtual reality demonstrations of waterfalls and gorillas alongside samples of Ugandan coffee. Minister Martin Mugarra said the countries offer complementary experiences that could create joint tourism packages. Both governments are committed to drafting a cooperation agreement for promotional activities and investment in sustainable tourism programs.
Uganda and Mauritius agreed to pursue direct flights between the nations to boost tourism and trade. The commitment came on Friday at the first Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Port Louis. Officials from both countries discussed air links as essential for expanding visitor exchanges between the destinations.
Uganda received 1.8 million international visitors in 2024 and generated $1.2 billion in tourism revenue. Minister of State for Tourism Martin Mugarra stated that travel between the countries decreased from approximately 1,000 Ugandans visiting Mauritius annually before the pandemic to around 300. Both governments plan to sign a memorandum of understanding to formalize tourism cooperation and marketing efforts.
Opposition candidate Robert Kyagulanyi campaigned in Namayingo and Bugiri on Saturday after police prevented his National Unity Platform rally in Iganga Municipality. The politician accused security forces and the Electoral Commission of bias against his 2026 presidential campaign. Kyagulanyi said authorities blocked roads to Iganga despite allowing other candidates to campaign there.
Police spokesperson Diana Nandawula said the convoy deviated from approved routes and created security risks. She stated officers directed the group toward Namungale Grounds where clearance existed. Kyagulanyi pledged to continue peaceful campaigning despite what he called deliberate harassment by authorities.
President Museveni campaigned in Kwania District on Saturday and called on Lango residents to support the National Resistance Movement in upcoming elections. The 80-year-old leader promised infrastructure improvements and expanded wealth programs to push Uganda toward middle-income status. He told crowds at Aduku Town Council that oil revenues starting in 2026 will generate an additional $2 billion annually for roads and schools.
Museveni highlighted the Parish Development Model and pledged new funding for fishermen and religious leaders. He announced plans to distribute five cows to each household in northern Uganda after consulting regional leaders. Government figures show Kwania received 15.05 billion shillings under the development...
A Kampala court rejected bail for 10 National Unity Platform members facing unlawful drilling charges on Friday. Chief Magistrate Damalie Agumasiimwe ruled via Zoom that the accused failed to prove they would follow bail terms or avoid interfering with investigations. The defendants consist of party officials and bodyguards for opposition leader Bobi Wine.
Joel Ssenyonyi, the opposition leader in Parliament, called the decision political persecution. He challenged the prosecution's claim that suspects might tamper with witnesses at party headquarters. Ssenyonyi also contested the court's concerns about surety ages, noting Uganda removed presidential age limits. The legal team plans to appeal while the group remains in custody.
A State House delegation visited the Kyabazinga of Busoga at Igenge Palace in Bugembe on Oct. 3 to discuss development initiatives for the region. Senior Presidential Advisor David Kenneth Mafabi and Special Presidential Assistant Nabirye Barbra Nana led the team. The officials proposed creating a Post-Harvest Service Law Center to reduce the 60-70% crop losses farmers face annually through better processing infrastructure.
The delegation also presented plans for a leadership school targeting children ages 8 to 18. Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV endorsed both projects and requested a detailed concept note for review. He stressed the need for value addition and leadership training to advance Busoga's economy. Chiefs from the...
Music mogul Sean Combs will serve 50 months in federal prison after a judge handed down the sentence on Oct. 3. Combs was convicted in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. President Donald Trump discussed the case in a July 2 interview with Newsmax, describing Combs as sort of half-innocent after the mixed verdict.
Trump noted that Combs made hostile statements about him after his 2016 campaign, which would complicate any pardon consideration. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian imposed a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release, in addition to the prison term. Combs apologized tearfully at his sentencing hearing to victims...
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda presented its 10th Accountancy Service Awards on Oct. 3 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The ceremony honored professionals across nine categories under the theme Accountancy: Serving with Excellence.
CPA Timothy David Ediomu, the institute president, said the awards celebrate passion and perseverance in strengthening Uganda's accountancy profession. Minister of State for Finance Henry Musasizi praised Uganda's adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for sustainability disclosure. The country launched its roadmap in September 2025.
Winners spanned multiple categories, recognizing lifetime achievement, innovation, and humanitarian service. CPA Ben Patrick...
Analyst Ben Bajarin describes Intel as insurance for American chip companies against geopolitical risks tied to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). Apple, AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm rely on TSMC for advanced semiconductors, but Intel serves as the only American alternative in case supply chains face disruption. Taiwan produces more than 90 percent of the world's cutting-edge chips, and TSMC controls a major share of that output.
TSMC plans to expand American production by moving 2-nanometer processes ahead of schedule, and the company has increased investments to $300 billion to establish the United States as a manufacturing hub. The shift from Asian to Western production requires years of work, and the government wants...
