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Deddan takes on Malaika at The Singleton’s BBQ Wars

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Tony Elumelu Foundation to announce 3,200 African Entrepreneurs, including Ugandans – Each to receive $5,000 non-refundable seed capital

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PHOTOS: Celebrities mark Eid al-Fitr in style

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UBL, NFA and Rotary launch 80,000 Tree Restoration Project in Namananga Forest

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Lawyers Demand Shs1 Billion and apology from Journalist Ndawula Over Claims on UHRC Boss Wangadya

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TOP NEWS

Baileys Brings the Ultimate Adult Indulgence to the Old Skool RnB Picnic

From Coffee to Tech: Ambassador Oliver Wonekha outlines new opportunities in Uganda–China partnership

CAF president defends decision to award Morocco the 2025 AFCON title

Bobi Wine begins international engagements in the US

Equity Group posts record Ksh75.5 billion profit

How the new Copyright Law is expected to put more money in artists’ pockets

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Featured Stories

Meet Bashir Humphreys: The Burnley FC defender who is eligible to play for Uganda

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Here are the world records held by Uganda

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Here are the 40 Visa-free countries for Ugandans

BUSINESS

Tony O. Elumelu, the founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF).

Tony Elumelu Foundation to announce 3,200 African Entrepreneurs, including Ugandans – Each to receive $5,000 non-refundable seed capital

World Bank bans PwC firms in Kenya, Rwanda, Mauritius over fraud and collusion

Uganda’s Ambassador to China, Oliver Wonekha.

From Coffee to Tech: Ambassador Oliver Wonekha outlines new opportunities in Uganda–China partnership

From L-R: Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, Claver Serumaga, Equity Group Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director, Gift Shoko, during the FY 2025 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings Plc posted a 55% growth in Profit After Tax to Kshs. 75.5 billion, up from Kshs. 48.8 billion in the same reporting period in 2024, marking a record performance driven by its successful strategic transformation. The Board proposed a dividend payout of Kshs. 21.7 billion, translating to Kshs. 5.75 per share, a 35.3% increase from Kshs. 16 billion (Kshs. 4.25 per share) in 2024. Regional banking subsidiaries registered a 53% growth in profit after tax to Kshs. 36.3 billion, driven by strong performance across key markets including DRC, Uganda, and Tanzania, alongside robust loan expansion of 17% in DRC, 22% in Rwanda, and 61% in Tanzania. Diversification efforts were reinforced by strong momentum in insurance, with gross written premiums rising 75% and profit before tax increasing 36%. The Group also delivered significant social impact, investing approximately Kshs. 99.5 billion in sustainability initiatives, underscoring its continued evolution into a diversified, technology-driven pan-African financial services group.

Equity Group posts record Ksh75.5 billion profit

NEWS

Uganda returns Rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park after 40 years

World’s longest-serving grave digger retires after 73 years

Constitutional Court nullifies controversial Computer Misuse Act

Senior regional security officer James V. Bloomer.

US embassy warns Ugandans against using middlemen for visas

PHOTOS: Celebrities mark Eid al-Fitr in style

Johnnie Walker closes the Lunar New Year in style with Exclusive Blue Label Limited Edition Unveiling

FASHION

ENTERTAINMENT

Etania’s journey to becoming the Life of the Party

How the new Copyright Law is expected to put more money in artists’ pockets

Nkozi shows out as Smirnoff Fiesta rolls through with Etania

How proposed updates to Copyright Laws will help artists earn more and safeguard their work

PHOTOS: Celebrities mark Eid al-Fitr in style

Glitz and glamour at the return of the ASFA’s with Cîroc

GOSSIP

Viana Indi.

Viana Indi leaves Next Media after just four years, reveals why

Alien Skin vows he’ll never perform in Busoga again

Etania praises calm, loyal Joshua Baraka for her glow, says trust and peace keep their drama-free love strong

Kasuku to jazz with Museveni again

SPORTS

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe.

CAF president defends decision to award Morocco the 2025 AFCON title

Morocco declared winners of the 2025 AFCON two months after losing the final to Senegal

Lawrence Mulindwa.

Mulindwa pledges Shs300m bonus to players if Vipers SC defend league title

Top performers of the opening leg of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series 2026 share a podium moment with sponsor representatives and other key stakeholders at Entebbe Club.

I&M Bank commits three more years to Katogo Golf Series partnership, confirms South Africa tour at massive 2026 season opener

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