Vietnamese Tycoon Fights to Raise $9 Billion to Escape Death Sentence
By Nakiwala Barbra Truong My Lan, a 68-year-old property tycoon, has lost her appeal against a death sentence for masterminding what is considered the largest bank fraud in history. Convicted…
President Biden Issues Controversial Pardon for Son Hunter
By Nakiwala Barbra US President Joe Biden has granted an unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases. The decision marks a dramatic…
Mozambique Opposition Leader Calls for Prolonged Protests Amid Election Dispute
Venâncio Mondlane, the independent candidate who came second in Mozambique's controversial presidential election, has called on his supporters to continue protesting against what he claims was a rigged victory for…
Bank of Uganda Acknowledges Cyber Heist, Vows Strengthened Security Measures
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has confirmed a recent cyber heist involving diverted international payments, marking a significant breach in the country’s central financial system and raising questions about cybersecurity…
Kampala Band Rescued After Lake Victoria Boat Collision, One Member Still Missing
A routine journey turned tragic for members of the Saxo Flames Band on Sunday evening when their cruise boat capsized after colliding with another vessel on Lake Victoria near Ggaba.…
Bulambuli Landslide Death Toll Rises to 22 as Relief Efforts Intensify
The death toll from the devastating landslide in Bulambuli District has reached 22, with rescue efforts ongoing as officials and families cling to the hope of finding survivors amidst the…
President Museveni Elevates Five Senior Police Commissioners to AIGP Rank
President Yoweri Museveni has promoted five Senior Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), aligning their positions with the requisite ranks for their current…
Former VP Dr. Kazibwe Hospitalized After Wakisi Car Accident
Former Vice President Dr. Specioza Naigaga Wandira Kazibwe, a trailblazer in Uganda’s politics and healthcare, is recovering in hospital following a car accident in Wakisi village on the Njeru-Kayunga road.…
Stay Alert, Stay Alive: Traffic Directorate Warns Motorists as Rains Begin
The Directorate of Traffic & Road Safety has sounded the alarm as the rainy season begins, urging all motorists to adopt heightened caution on the roads to prevent accidents and…
Anthony Kituuka Resigns as Equity Bank Uganda MD: What’s Next for the Financial Giant?
Anthony Kituuka announced his resignation as Managing Director of Equity Bank Uganda on Saturday. After leading the bank for two years and serving in various roles for a decade, Kituuka’s…
