Fans packed the Kampala Serena Hotel for the first dfcu Jazz Festival last Saturday night. Grammy winner Kirk Whalum played alongside Ugandan star Isaiah Katumwa at the event. Tshaka Mayanja started the show with his Black Roots Academy band. People danced as music filled the room for hours. The crowd stood cheering after many songs through the night.
Isaiah Katumwa returned from America to perform at this special concert. He played his popular song My Joy as fans moved to the beat. Katumwa will soon mark 30 years making jazz music. Whalum ended the night with gospel sounds just before midnight. Both musicians thanked DFCU Bank for creating this new festival.
Guests dressed up for this fancy music celebration. The bank plans to bring...
Police report that a husband killed his Rwandan wife with a metal bar after they had argued. Andrew Mugabe attacked Mukandayisenga Donatele at their home in Katuna town on Saturday morning. She fell unconscious from head injuries during the fight. People rushed her to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, where doctors found her already dead. Officers arrested Mugabe as they collected witness statements about the murder.
Police search for a housemaid after an elderly woman died during an argument about cleaning supplies in Rukungiri. Officers say Constance, age 30, ran away from her job at the home of Kashillingi Kedress on Sunday morning. The 81-year-old farmer had hired the suspect recently when she spotted her looking for employment near Kebisoni Town. A relative returned home around 7:20 am Sunday to find Kashillingi covered with a cloth, not moving. Neighbors rushed over but found the woman already dead with head injuries.
The granddaughter had left earlier that morning with her son, leaving just the elderly woman home with the new helper. Their fight started over a mopping rag, according to investigators from Kebisoni Police Post. Officers...
Jazz lovers packed the Kampala Serena Hotel Saturday night for the first dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival. Grammy winner Kirk Whalum played his saxophone alongside Ugandan star Isaiah Katumwa. Tshaka Mayanja performed with his Black Roots Academy of Soul band. The crowd cheered after each song, often standing to applaud the musicians. Many fans swayed as melody filled the elegant venue.
The bank sponsored this music celebration as part of its 60-year history of supporting arts in Uganda. Helena Mayanja from dfcu Bank spoke about music connecting people across different backgrounds. Isaiah Katumwa called jazz more than music, but a movement that brings communities together. His songs Home Away and Sunrise made people dance throughout the...
Uganda may soon ban the National Unity Platform party because security officials think it threatens national peace. President Museveni recently led a meeting where military leaders talked about NUP turning young people against the government. Museveni later said Uganda needs disciplined democracy without hooliganism or bad language. He warned politicians to stop scaring citizens with their actions. The president asked the youth to follow NRM values instead of joining violent political groups.
Police have recently arrested many NUP members on serious charges like robbery. Bobi Wine's bodyguard Eddie Mutwe remains in prison after appearing in court. Several other party officials face similar legal troubles after events at a former MP's...
Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore went to Moscow for a military parade on May 9. The 36-year-old leader laid a wreath at a memorial with Russian President Putin. People across Africa watch him as a new voice against foreign control. He gained power through a military takeover in 2022. His red beret became a symbol for many African youth.
Traore forced French soldiers to leave his nation in 2023. He asked Russian military helpers to come and fight armed rebels instead. The president claimed all the gold mines for his country to keep the money at home. His strong words against outside influence made him popular among younger Africans. He often speaks about making Africa free from outside powers.
Money reports show small gains under...
The family of Robert Bobby Kabonero released funeral plans as messages of support came from across Uganda. Bobby died Friday after spending three months in a Nairobi hospital. He was 24 years old.
Friends described the former Ministry of Foreign Affairs intern as brilliant and kind, with a bright future ahead. The family will hold a Monday evening vigil at their Kololo home on Prince Charles Drive. A service follows on Tuesday morning at All Saints Cathedral in Nakasero. Another vigil happens on Wednesday in Ibaare before the Thursday burial in Ntungamo District.
Many important Ugandans shared their grief online. Prof William Bazeyo promised to stand with the family during this hard time. Presidential advisor Hussein Kashillingi...
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reports that Uganda grew faster than Kenya during 2024. Uganda reached 5.7% growth compared to Kenya's 4.7%. Only Rwanda, at 7.0%, and Tanzania, at 6.1%, performed better in East Africa. Burundi came close with 6.0% growth, while South Sudan lagged behind at 4.2%. These numbers show that East Africa remains a strong economic region despite global problems.
Kenya saw slower growth because of problems in construction and manufacturing. The country kept high interest rates at around 11.3% throughout the year. Uganda remained important for Kenya as its top African export market. Kenyan businesses sold goods worth 125.9 billion shillings to Uganda, almost double what they sold to Tanzania. The East...
Alphabet faces pressure to break apart after a court found Google guilty of running an illegal search monopoly. The Justice Department asked a judge to make Google sell off its Chrome browser. Several companies have already lined up as many Chrome buyers, but Google claims this would hurt user security. Judge Mehta plans to decide the case by August next year, with Google expected to appeal right away.
Investment firm DA Davidson wants Alphabet to split up completely rather than just spinning off parts. The firm believes Google Search can keep growing for many months even after changes happen. Alphabet shares trade at lower values because the company keeps all its businesses under one roof. DA Davidson argues these parts could be worth...
