The Law Society has declared Hon. Mathias Mpuuga’s recent service award of Shs500 million as illegal, citing legal provisions that prohibit the granting of such perks to public officials. The announcement comes in response to the controversial cash award given to Mpuuga for his outstanding service to the nation. According to the Law Society, the decision to award a hefty ...

In the midst of escalating hostilities between Israel and Hamas, diplomatic initiatives from various nations have gained momentum, aiming to bring about a much-needed ceasefire. As tensions continue to rise in the region, the international community has intensified its efforts to broker a truce between the two warring parties. Multiple countries, organizations, and key stakeholders are actively engaging in diplomatic ...

In a strategic move to support entrepreneurship and economic growth, MTN, a leading telecommunications company, has set its sights on offering business loans amounting to UGX 1 trillion to mobile money users. The initiative, which highlights MTN’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aims to provide accessible and convenient credit facilities to mobile money ...

France is on the verge of a historic move to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right within the country. The proposed legislation aims to solidify women’s reproductive autonomy and safeguard their access to safe and legal abortion services. The French government, recognizing the significance of this issue, has taken steps to ensure that women’s rights remain protected and upheld. By ...

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology raises important questions for Uganda’s future. While AI promises benefits like increased productivity and economic growth, it also poses risks that our country must carefully consider and prepare for. Uganda has made strides in certain sectors like mobile money technology leapfrogging older systems. However, when it comes to AI, we are still in ...