Global leaders, policymakers, financiers, and changemakers recently gathered in Kampala for the first-ever Uganda Development Finance Summit. Under the theme “Transforming Africa Through National Development […]
Category: Regional News
KENYA: 14-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Alleged Assault by Priest at Bomet Church
A 14-year-old boy named Brian is recovering in Chelimo Hospital after being allegedly beaten by a priest at St. Peters Catholic Church, Mugango parish in […]
Rising Gold Prices Boost Tanzania’s Economy and Mining Sector Prospects
Tanzania is set to benefit greatly from the rising gold prices in 2025, with positive implications for its foreign exchange earnings and mining industry growth. […]
Report Reveals President Ruto’s Office Spent Ksh 2 Million Daily on Printing and Ksh 1 Billion on Advisors Amid Budget Concerns
A recent report by the Office of the Controller of Budget, led by Margaret Nyakang’o, has uncovered heavy spending by the Executive Office of the […]
Uganda Empowers 100 Artisans with Training to Boost Exports to the US Market
The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Washington recently conducted a six-day training program aimed at helping 100 Ugandan artisans learn how to export […]
Tanzania Invests in Ports and Rail to Strengthen Its Role as East Africa’s Trade Hub
Tanzania is positioning itself as a key regional trade player by making significant investments in its ports and rail infrastructure. This strategy aims to enhance […]
Kenyan Woman Takes Musician Samidoh to Court Over Alleged Rape in the U.S.
A Kenyan woman has filed a petition in the High Court, accusing popular Kikuyu musician Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, better known as Samidoh, of raping her […]
Why More Women Are Taking Loans from Digital Platforms in Tanzania
In Tanzania, women are increasingly leading when it comes to borrowing money through digital loan platforms, according to recent reports by financial analysts and mobile […]
Uganda Court Rules Cohabiting Couples Must Share Property Fairly After Separation”
In a landmark ruling, Uganda’s High Court has declared that couples who live together without formal marriage—also known as cohabiting couples—must share property fairly if […]
From Gatekeeper to Tycoon: A Kampala Man’s Remarkable Rise from Poverty to Prosperity
For many years, I stood at the gates of other people’s success—quite literally. I was a gatekeeper in Kampala, earning just enough to feed my […]