A construction foreman died from an electrical shock at an abandoned building site in eastern Uganda. Farouk Kaye climbed the unfinished structure in Mafubira Zone when a powerful blast killed him instantly. His body fell from the upper floors after the explosion occurred. Residents called police who worked with power companies to cut electricity before reaching the scene. The incomplete building had remained empty for almost two years.
Witnesses described hearing a loud bang that frightened people throughout the area. Harriet Kawuma said the explosion created panic among local residents. Edisa Nalumuli believes Kaye may have been checking the site before restarting construction work. She explained that heavy rains and poor upkeep...
Pride Bank launched five financial products for customers across Uganda. The Tier II bank held the event at its Victoria Park office in Bukoto. Managing Director Veronicah Gladys Namagembe led the launch with Head of Business Joseph Fetaa. The products target individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses seeking banking solutions. Bank officials created these offerings to expand financial services throughout the country.
The new products include loans for small businesses, home improvements and mortgages. Pride Bank also introduced a foreign exchange savings account for customers. Small and medium enterprises can access capital through the corporate loan program. Families can finance home upgrades through the improvement loan option...
Congo's army says rebels killed 17 people during an attack on Sunday night. The soldiers blame M23 fighters and their allies from Rwanda for the deaths. The violence happened in Munzinzi village located in South Kivu province. Military leaders say the rebels also burned down several houses during the raid. Scared residents ran to nearby army bases for safety.
Army officials claim the victims worked with government forces and local defense groups. The rebels accused these civilians of helping Congo's military fight against them. Soldiers say M23 carried out the killings after losing battles against government troops. The attack served as punishment for people who supported the national army. Military spokesman Major General Ekenge...
Brian Masaba celebrated his birthday and return from national team duties with a strong performance for Rounders Cricket Club. His team defeated Tornado Bees by 103 runs in the Men's National 50 Over League on Tuesday. The victory ended a three-game losing streak for Rounders. Masaba scored 33 runs and took three wickets for just 10 runs. He earned player of the match honors for his efforts.
Rounders batted first and made 189 runs before losing all their wickets. Eight different players reached double figures during their innings. Steven Wabwose added 28 runs to help the team total. Tornado Bees started their chase well and reached 52 runs without losing a wicket. Debutant Simon Ssesazi made 38 runs before the team collapsed.
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Police Exodus SACCO launched group savings and loan products Tuesday at police headquarters in Kampala. Retired Senior Commissioner Wilson Omoding introduced the financial services designed for Uganda police officers and their families. The cooperative aims to help police personnel escape poverty and raise their living standards through better access to money. Female officers and spouses can form savings groups to access loans for business ventures. The program targets projects in farming, education, housing and commerce.
Kamwokya Women Tailoring Group became the first beneficiaries under the new system. The group contains 17 wives of police officers from Kira Road Police Division. Police Exodus SACCO gave them 30 million shillings to...
NEC Football Club signed holding midfielder Timothy Muwanguzi from Police FC for the upcoming season. The player agreed to a two-year contract with the team that will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup. Sources close to Muwanguzi confirmed the transfer to ChimpReports. The club has not made an official announcement about the signing. Coach Hussein Mbalangu will benefit from the midfielder's skills.
Muwanguzi helped Police FC finish 11th in the Uganda Premier League last season. The team avoided relegation and stayed in the top division. He also led Police FC to victory in the FUFA Big League during the 2023/24 campaign. The midfielder brings experience to his new club. His defensive work and passing ability impressed coaches.
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Uganda has overtaken Ethiopia as Africa's top coffee exporter for the first time. The East African nation shipped 793,445 bags during May 2025 compared to Ethiopia's 724,683 bags. Uganda's exports jumped 43.59 percent from the same month last year. The country earned $243.9 million from coffee sales during May alone. Annual coffee revenue reached $2.09 billion between June 2024 and May 2025.
Ethiopia has held the continental leadership position for decades until Uganda's recent surge. Export forecasts show Uganda expects to ship 7 million bags during the 2024/25 marketing year. Ethiopia projects only 4.35 million bags for the same period. Italy purchases 39 percent of Uganda's coffee exports as the largest single buyer. European...
Rwanda's military leaders called a health report about President Paul Kagame completely false. The document spread across social media sites and claimed the 67-year-old leader was very sick. Military officials said they never wrote or released any such statement about the president's condition. The fake paper used the Rwanda Defence Force logo and told people to pray for Kagame. Investigators are working to find who created the false document.
Kagame has not appeared at public events since June 6 when he attended an African trade meeting. People have started asking questions about his health because he missed important ceremonies and security meetings. Social media users have shared rumors and concerns about the president's condition...
Defending champions City Oilers suffered a shocking overtime loss Sunday night at Lugogo Indoor Arena. Sommet defeated the ten-time champions 90-87 after five extra minutes of play. The defeat marked the seventh loss for City Oilers during their troubled 2025 campaign. First-year team Sommet earned their ninth victory of the season against established competition. Four other games took place Sunday across the National Basketball League.
Sommet jumped ahead early and controlled the opening quarter 29-18. City Oilers fought back throughout the contest and showed championship experience. Fataki Nyembo sank two free throws late in regulation to tie the score 78-78. The crowd erupted as the game headed to overtime at Lugogo. Sommet stayed...
