BAT Uganda Revenue Slumps 18 Percent As Illicit Cigarettes Bite Profits

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- British American Tobacco Uganda Ltd. saw gross revenue fall 18% in the 2025 fiscal year as the company grappled with a surge in illicit cigarette sales, according to audited results released Feb. 18.

Businessman Warns Against Paying Ransom After Fast Stolen Number Plate Replacement

[Nile Post] A Kampala businessman has cautioned motorists against paying ransom to criminals after he was defrauded in a number plate theft scheme, only to later have his plates officially replaced within an hour through government channels.

Police Net 64 in Anti-Crime Operation in Greater Kampala Area

[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force, in collaboration with sister security agencies, has intensified intelligence-led disruptive operations across the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and enhance public safety.

Mayors Call for Integration of Ai to Drive Smarter Cities

[Nile Post] Ugandan mayors have called for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern technologies to spur urban development, improve service delivery and strengthen revenue collection.

Uganda Hosts South Korean Investors to Deepen Trade and Technology Partnerships

[Nile Post] Uganda has welcomed a delegation of South Korean investors seeking opportunities in transport infrastructure, agriculture, agro-processing and mineral development, as part of efforts to strengthen trade relations and promote technology transfer.

Uganda's Dilemma On Sudan

[Independent (Kampala)] Analysts say Museveni-Dagalo meeting has created 'political normalisation of RSF'

Mpuuga Warns Speaker Vote Risks Deepening Parliament's Credibility Crisis

[Nile Post] Mathias Mpuuga, president of the Democratic Front, has warned that the upcoming election of the Speaker of Parliament risks compounding what he describes as a credibility crisis in the newly constituted House if it is reduced to a mere contest of numbers.

Registrar Dismisses Shareholders' Petition Against Victoria Motors Board

[Nile Post] The Assistant Registrar of Companies, Daniel Nasasira, has dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of directors at Victoria Motors Limited, ruling that the board was properly appointed and that the shareholders who complained were notified and represented at the meeting in question.

Lil Pazo walks the talk

In a revelation, artist Lil Pazo said that if he ever gets a one-on-one moment with President Yoweri Museveni, he won't waste it on pleasantries or photo opportunities. He will ask for money directly, respectfully, and without fear. "When God gives me a chance to meet President Museveni, I will look him in the face The post Lil Pazo walks the talk first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Kenzo reveals private call with Bebe Cool over controversial studio ownership

Ugandan music star Eddy Kenzo has opened up about a private phone conversation he had with fellow artist Bebe Cool, shedding light on the much-talked-about studio project that has stirred debate within the industry over the years. According to Kenzo, Bebe made it clear that although the studio exists, it is fully under his ownership. The post Kenzo reveals private call with Bebe Cool over controversial studio ownership first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

World Wildlife Day 2026: Celebrating the Plants That Heal Us

Every year on 3rd March, the world comes together to mark World Wildlife Day. It is a day to celebrate the beauty and importance of wild animals and plants. But more than that, it is a reminder that nature is not separate from us. Our health, culture and livelihoods are deeply connected to the natural The post World Wildlife Day 2026: Celebrating the Plants That Heal Us first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Spice Diana Ignites Wildlife Concert as Music Meets Conservation at UWA Half Marathon

Climate Change Intensifies Human–Wildlife Conflict Across Vulnerable Regions

Rafi, Nyola and Basangwa crowned February's best at Fortebet Real Stars Awards

‎Badminton star Fadillah Shimika Rafi, chess sensation Mark Nyola Wasswa, and footballer Richard Basangwa have been named the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Award winners for February.‎‎The trio was recognised on Tuesday, March 3, at a colourful ceremony held at Molecule Restaurant in Kololo, as the Real Stars Sports Agency continued its tradition of honouring

Assault Survivor Seeks ODPP Intervention Over Allegedly Fabricated Charges

When Fredrick Namara Karuhanga was left for dead along the shores of Mbeya Island in Mukono District in 2023, few imagined that his fight for survival would one day turn into a fight against the very justice system he had sought protection from. Namara, who was brutally assaulted by a gang allegedly commanded by Major Mark Wanyama, survived only after marine soldiers intervened and rushed him for emergency medical care. He had been beaten unconscious and stripped of his property. For years, he struggled to recover from life-threatening injuries. Believing he had narrowly escaped death, Namara opened a criminal case

You're on Your Own If You Can't Trace the Seller: UNBS Urges Vigilance Against Risky Street Products

MUKONO, Uganda: Consumers in Uganda particularly those who frequently buy from street vendors, must exercise greater personal responsibility to avoid substandard and potentially harmful products, Daniel Arorwa, Manager of Market Surveillance at the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has warned. Speaking at a media training workshop on standards and metrology at Ridar Hotel in Mukono on Monday 2nd, Arorwa highlighted the dangers posed by unlabeled, locally produced goods that often fail to meet minimum safety and quality standards. The training, organized by UNBS with support from TradeMark Africa and UKAID, was part of a nationwide initiative to equip journalists

Museveni, Anna Mkapa Reaffirm Uganda-Tanzania Ties

[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted former Tanzanian First Lady Anna Mkapa, who paid a courtesy call on him at State House, Entebbe.

Mpuuga Warns Opposition Faces Leadership Crisis After Election Loss

[Nile Post] Mathias Mpuuga, president of the Democratic Front, has warned that Uganda risks a leadership crisis if opposition actors fail to recalibrate, emphasizing that his own political legacy will not be defined by the outcome of a single election.

Works Ministry Simplifies Process of Replacing Number Plates As Thefts Rise

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- A Kampala businessman has commended the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) department under the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Police Force for swiftly facilitating the replacement of his stolen number plates after he was initially defrauded by criminals.

Artin Pro redirects his UPRS royalties to families of fallen producers

Producer Artin Pro, born Martin Musoke, has formally directed the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) to channel all royalties and allowances due to him to the families of two late producers, Danz Kumapeesa and Skills on the Beat. In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Artin Pro revealed that the decision is rooted The post Artin Pro redirects his UPRS royalties to families of fallen producers first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.