Uganda's Deputy Chief of Defence Forces visited soldiers fighting terrorism across Somalia last week. Lieutenant General Sam Okiding spent seven days checking on troops deployed under African Union peacekeeping operations. He praised military personnel for their dedication to peace efforts against Al-Shabaab fighters. The general delivered tactical briefings focused on defeating terrorist groups operating throughout the region. Soldiers received encouragement to maintain strong mental discipline during combat missions.
Okiding quoted religious text about careful thinking and how thoughts shape people's lives. He urged commanders to learn from previous military missions when making important battlefield decisions. The general stressed...
Equity Group posted strong financial results across Africa during the first quarter of 2025. Customer deposits jumped 7 percent to reach 1.32 trillion shillings from last year's figures. The bank expanded loans by 3 percent to 804.7 billion shillings as more people borrowed money. Total company assets grew 4 percent to hit 1.75 trillion shillings across all markets. Equity earned 15.4 billion shillings in profit after paying taxes and expenses.
Kenya operations recovered well with deposits rising 7 percent to 792.7 billion shillings during the period. Revenue increased 19 percent as the local banking unit attracted more customers. Tanzania subsidiary continued its comeback with deposits growing 14 percent and loans expanding 9 percent...
Seven top military leaders completed documentation for their upcoming retirement at Defence Ministry offices in Mbuya today. Chief of Joint Staff Major General Jack Bakasumba praised these officers for their outstanding work during decades of service. The generals helped build stronger military units and led peacekeeping missions across Africa. Their leadership contributed to regional stability and national security efforts. Bakasumba said these veterans deserve recognition for their dedication to Uganda and neighboring countries.
Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu heads the group of retiring officers. Major Generals Hudson Mukasa, Francis Ben Okello and George Igumba will also leave active duty this year. Brigadier Generals John Byuma...
Uganda starts its third major HIV study to measure progress against the disease across the nation. Health Ministry teams work with Makerere University and statistics officials to gather fresh data on infection rates. Survey workers will check how well current treatment programs reduce virus levels among patients. The research also examines prevention services and risky behaviors that spread HIV. Officials want to find gaps and improve future health programs.
Research teams add new health checks for diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes for the first time. Scientists will test blood sugar levels and measure obesity rates among both HIV patients and healthy people. This broader health picture helps doctors plan better care for...
Women business owners face major challenges when seeking bank loans because they must provide valuable property as security. Many female entrepreneurs cannot access traditional financing because they lack land titles, vehicles or other expensive assets that banks demand. Rural women especially struggle with these strict requirements that block their path to business growth.
Uganda launched the GROW project during 2023 to expand financial services for women entrepreneurs across the country. The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development runs this program with Private Sector Foundation Uganda using World Bank money. Six commercial banks distribute these special loans to female business owners who meet basic requirements.
Banks...
Uganda's ruling party won many battles against armed groups during past decades. The National Resistance Movement defeated several rebel forces and built a strong military reputation. Leaders fought enemies across the region and earned respect for their fighting skills. However, the same government struggles against crime and drugs inside the country. Military victories mean little when citizens face daily violence at home.
Police recorded 4,329 murders during 2024 across the nation. Violent crimes happen every day as gangs terrorize communities. Officials disbanded the Special Branch intelligence unit years ago. The replacement agency protects criminals instead of stopping them. Former police officers linked to torture groups operate...
Sylivia Kabene scored three goals to knock Kampala Queens out of the women's cup competition Wednesday. Her hat trick powered St. Noa Girls School to a 3-2 victory at Phillip Omondi Stadium. The striker had just helped her team win the league championship before this knockout match. Kabene opened scoring with a clever chip over goalkeeper Gloria Namakuka during the first half. Kampala Queens fought back through Shamira Nalugya's penalty kick and Zaina Nandede's solo effort before halftime.
St. Noa trailed 2-1 when the second half started but Kabene refused to quit. She scored her second goal after defenders made a mistake near their penalty area. The striker completed her hat trick late when Queens players lost concentration at the...
Amazon launches its spring shopping event with major discounts on robotic lawn equipment. Prime members receive exclusive pricing benefits during the promotional period. Redkey offers two intelligent mower models that eliminate manual grass cutting work. The MGC500 and MGC1000 robots use advanced positioning technology for precise operation. These machines create detailed lawn maps and plan efficient cutting routes automatically.
The C-TOF positioning system delivers three times better performance than traditional wire-guided models. Customers can adjust blade height through smartphone apps from 30 to 70 millimeters. The robots detect boundary wire breaks and resume cutting from exact stopping points after charging. Models handle...
Brothers Pusha T and No Malice announce their return as The Clipse with a brand new record. The hip-hop duo reveals their fourth major studio album will arrive July 11, 2025. They recorded the project at Louis Vuitton headquarters during sessions in Paris, France. Roc Nation will help distribute the album to fans worldwide. Pharrell takes charge as executive producer for the entire project.
The album carries the title LET GOD SORT EM OUT and marks their comeback after 16 years away. Their last release was Til the Casket Drops back in 2009. Ace Trumpets will serve as the first single from the upcoming release. The official cover art has been revealed to the public. Fans can place pre-orders for the album right away.
