Makerere University just landed a sweet deal with dfcu Bank that will pump cash into the famous school for three years. The partnership kicked off July 4th and covers academic programs, research projects, and student support services. University officials signed the agreement to boost their reputation as Uganda's top educational institution. The bank will help fund major events and provide real-world training opportunities for students. Both organizations want to create stronger connections between classroom learning and actual business practices.
The bank agreed to sponsor the popular Annual Tumusime Mutebile Lecture series that brings big-name speakers to campus. They will also back the yearly Mak Run event that gets students and...
Uganda's airport authority caved to angry travelers who trashed their fancy new business lounge online. Social media users ripped apart the furniture colors and weird layout at Entebbe International Airport. Aviation officials admitted people hated the look of the Karibuni Business Lounge after it opened last week. The authority promised to force the private company running the lounge to make changes fast. Public complaints poured across Facebook and Twitter about how ugly the place looked.
The transport minister cut the ribbon on the upgraded lounge just days ago. Karibuni Lounge company designed and furnished the entire space without asking travelers what they wanted. Airport bosses said they take full blame for letting the private...
A rebel group wants to talk peace after two African countries decided to crush them. The Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda just sent letters to world leaders asking for negotiations. Their boss Victor Byiringiro says his fighters are being blamed unfairly for violence across eastern Congo. Rwanda and Congo recently signed a major deal to wipe out his militia completely. The Washington agreement happened after decades of bloodshed between the neighboring nations.
This rebel army started back in 2000 when genocide killers fled Rwanda. They have terrorized civilians for over twenty years through murders, rapes and kidnappings. Multiple military operations tried to destroy them but failed to finish the job. The group still...
Moses Hassim Magogo just grabbed another four years running Uganda's football federation. The big election happened Saturday at a fancy hotel in Hoima City. FIFA officials and government ministers showed up to watch the voting. Magogo beat his rivals and secured his spot as FUFA president until 2029. The football boss thanked everyone who backed him during the campaign.
Magogo has controlled Ugandan football for twelve years straight. He bragged about turning impossible dreams into reality since 2013. The federation leader pointed to major changes that put Uganda on Africa's football map. Training programs and new competitions helped boost the country's soccer reputation. Smart business moves brought more money into the sport.
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KTA Advocates just scored major bragging rights after landing a Gold ranking from the World Trademark Review 1000. The global guide picked them as top dogs for trademark work across Uganda. This fancy rating puts them ahead of other law firms when companies need help protecting their brands. The review team praised KTA for having a solid grip on Uganda's business scene. Their trademark advice helps businesses grow stronger throughout the country.
Three lawyers at KTA caught special attention from the international judges. Edwin Tabaro handles the toughest East African intellectual property cases and leads major enforcement battles. Edgar Tabaro brings serious courtroom skills and academic smarts to high-stakes commercial fights...
Uganda's top military chief just handed out some major promotions to three key officers. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba decided these guys earned their stripes through years of solid work. The Defense Ministry put out word that Francis Okello, Godfrey Karugaba, and Paddy Ankunda all moved up the ranks. Each man got acting positions that bump them to higher levels of command. Military leaders across the country are celebrating these moves.
Francis Okello landed the biggest jump from Major General straight to Lieutenant General. This veteran soldier spent decades keeping peace around Africa and worked as Force Commander for the African Union Mission down in Somalia. He also ran training programs and handled major operations for Uganda's...
Uganda's ruling party has picked 291 people to fight for just 16 top spots on their main committee. President Yoweri Museveni sailed through without any competition after his two rivals failed to make the cut. Three people want the first vice chair job, and two women are battling for the second vice chair spot. The contest pits current Parliament Speaker Anita Among against former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga. Back in 2021, the party decided not to hold elections for the first vice chair position.
Different regions across the country have varying numbers of hopefuls vying for leadership roles. The northern region has 4 candidates, the eastern region pulled in 9 contenders, and the central region attracted 7 hopefuls. Western region leads...
Dynamos supporters watched their team sink deeper into trouble after losing badly to Herentals at Rufaro Stadium. The famous club suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat during their weekend soccer match. Tinotenda Benza put Herentals ahead during the first half with a brilliant strike. Shadreck Nyahwa accidentally scored against his team later during the second half. The Glamour Boys remain trapped near the bottom of the league table with just fifteen points.
Herentals climbed higher up the standings after beating one of Zimbabwe's biggest soccer clubs. The Students moved into sixth place and collected 26 points from their matches this season. Their victory came through smart play and taking advantage of Dynamos mistakes. The winning team...
Soccer coach Simon Marange walked away from Orlando Pirates after spending seven years with the famous club. The talented coach also leads Zimbabwe's Under-20 national team and built his reputation working with young players. He climbed through the ranks at Pirates, starting with the Under-17 squad before taking charge of the Under-21 team. His departure marks the end of a significant chapter for both the coach and the club. The announcement shocked many fans who watched him develop promising young talent.
Marange shared his farewell message on social media platform X, expressing deep gratitude for his time at the club. He praised the incredible teams he worked with and the amazing talents he helped nurture during his tenure. The coach...
