Chinese officials visited Uganda Parliament for important talks about working together. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa welcomed the delegation from China. The group was led by Jiang Zuojun who holds a top position with the Chinese government. Both countries want to make their friendship stronger after decades of cooperation. The meeting helped leaders discuss future plans for helping each other.
Uganda and China have been friends since 1962 when they first started working together. Their partnership covers many different areas like building roads and hospitals. The countries also cooperate on technology projects and farming programs. Trade between the nations keeps growing each year. Legislative teams from both sides share ideas about...
Professor Pamela Mbabazi from the National Planning Authority shared Uganda's big plans for using young people to build the country. She talked about these ideas before World Population Day events happened in Kayunga District on Friday. Uganda has 45.9 million people living there right at this moment. More than 70 percent of these citizens are younger than 30 years old. Mbabazi said these young folks represent the most important resource Uganda has available.
The professor wants the government to focus on several key areas for helping young people succeed. Quality healthcare must reach every community across the nation. Schools need to teach useful skills that prepare students for real jobs. Companies should create good work...
Uganda's banks have made serious money moves lately. Customer savings jumped to 38 trillion shillings during the first three months of 2025. People trust their banks more than before. The Bank of Uganda released a report showing financial companies stay strong and healthy. Banks can lend money to businesses and support government projects.
Banks put more money into government bonds during this time. They raised their investment from 29.9 percent to 30.4 percent of total assets. The central bank says this helps keep everything stable. Foreign currency savings grew by 6.6 percent during the quarter. Local shilling deposits also went up by 2.7 percent.
Banks have plenty of cash on hand right at 20.5 trillion shillings total. This beats...
Uganda's best video game players will fight for fame and money this Saturday morning. Five gaming stars named Kid Musa, Ezra, Bashir, Aksam, and Joao Bin earned their spots after weeks of tough battles on TikTok. Danze Edwin will host the action live on NBS Sport from 9 AM until 11 AM. These skilled competitors must survive 15 brutal matches to claim the top prize. The winner takes home 2 million shillings and becomes captain of Team Uganda.
The tournament starts with each player facing all the others once during league play. Four survivors will advance to knockout rounds that feature home and away semi-final games. Tournament organizers will run two matches at the same time using separate screens and gaming systems. The championship...
Ntege Hamza talked about a youth group that helps teenagers across Uganda become better leaders. The man works for Next Media and runs something called the Nextars Movement. He went on Next Radio last Monday to tell people about this special program. Young people between 15 and 25 can join clubs at their schools and universities. These clubs teach them how to speak better and help their communities.
The movement lets teenagers take charge of their clubs without adult interference. Students organize cleanup events at their schools and practice giving speeches to crowds. They also show off their talents and learn about different career paths from older mentors. Club members follow three main rules about being good people and helping...
Kenya crushed Uganda's dreams on their home turf during a brutal rugby showdown. The Kenyan team walked away with a 32-24 victory that sent them straight into the Rugby Africa Cup final. Uganda's supporters packed the stadium hoping their team would finally beat their neighbors. The home crowd made plenty of noise but could not push their players over the line. Kenya proved once again that they rule East African rugby.
The match had fans across Africa glued to their phones and computers. People shared posts using the hashtag FeelTheAfricanSpirit as the game unfolded. Kenya had already beaten Uganda 21-5 just months before. This latest win keeps their winning streak alive against their biggest rivals. Uganda keeps coming close but never...
Police caught the notorious Vumbunu brothers after months of searching across two countries. Abraham and Elijah Temayi became famous criminals when they pulled off a massive bank robbery last year. The half-brothers grew up together despite having different mothers who married the same father. Their family comes from Mzilikazi suburb and follows both religious and polygamous traditions. Crime runs deep through their household with at least four relatives breaking the law.
Abraham walked out of prison after serving fourteen years behind bars. Two weeks later he teamed up with his brother to plan the daring Ecobank theft. The pair struck on October 3rd and made off with four million dollars in cash. Six armed men jumped from their truck...
Former Orlando Pirates star Fortune Makaringe just reached a major milestone away from soccer. The midfielder spent years helping his team control games through smart play and hard work. Fans loved watching him bring calm energy to every match he played. He appeared over 100 times for the Buccaneers and earned respect from teammates. His tactical awareness made him special even though he rarely scored goals.
Makaringe recently finished his studies and shared celebration photos on Instagram. He posted pictures with family members who came to support his big day. The retired player used creative wordplay about being both a graduate and a midfielder. His caption showed the same intelligence that made him successful on the field. The...
Zimbabwean socialite Ashley Masendeke shocked the nation during her recent podcast appearance. She admitted she would have dated one of her alleged attackers if he had made the first move. The woman known as Mai Jeremaya made these stunning remarks on DJ Ollah 7's show. Her confession has left people talking across social media platforms. Many expressed sympathy for her husband after hearing her words.
The socialite revealed that a man named Thabo contacted her through WhatsApp messages. He pretended to be someone called Sam from Elite Driving School. Ashley opened up about her marriage troubles during their conversations. She told him personal details about problems with her spouse. The woman admitted she was ready for a new...
