Author: Evans Kalyango

Arua Uganda: – MTN Uganda has today extended its continued support to the Anglican Church by donating Ugx 10,000,000 to the Northern Cluster, which is leading this year’s Anglican Martyrs Day celebrations. The symbolic handover ceremony was held this morning in Arua and was presided over by the Bishop of Ma’di West Nile, Rt. Rev. Dr. Andaku Charles Collins, who is also a key figure in coordinating the Northern Cluster’s preparations. The Northern Cluster comprises five dioceses: Kitgum Diocese, Lango Diocese, Diocese of West Lango, Nebbi Diocese, and Diocese of Ma’di West Nile. Speaking during the handover, Phillip Odoi, MTN…

Mayuge, Uganda: – MTN Uganda has officially launched the Digida and Win with MTN CallerTunez campaign in Bugadde, Mayuge, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the Ugandan music industry while rewarding loyal customers for embracing local music culture. The campaign, which is rooted in MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy to build the largest and most valuable platforms in Africa, offers customers an exciting chance to win 18 motorbikes and UGX 30M simply by activating their favourite CallerTunez. Music holds a special place in Ugandan culture, serving as a universal passion point that transcends age, background, and region. As the country’s number one…

In the news this afternoon, detectives have reportedly searched the home of missing former CID spokesperson Charles Twiine who has been missing since last week after meeting the police boss. It was revealed that Twine was last Wednesday summoned by his boss at Naguru. He drove from Mbarara back to Kampala for an urgent meeting with IGP Abbas Byakabaga. After the meeting he was reportedly handed over to SFC commandos who were in parking waiting for him. He has been missing since then with army and police denying knowledge of his where abouts until today when detectives showed up with…

Following a viral story of a man who was roughed and beaten up by the Special Forces Commandos as he rushed home to take his wife who was in labor to hospital, State House has opened up and revealed that they’re investigating this scenario and urged the public to provide information leading to the same. This comes at the heels of several complaints about the blocking of busy roads by SFC whenever the president is to use certain roads in Uganda. Despite the president having a right of way, it had become inconvenient when roads are closed for over 2…

Kampala Uganda: – Continuing its long-standing tradition of supporting religious initiatives of national significance, MTN Uganda has today extended its support to the Catholic Martyrs Day celebrations by contributing Ugx 15,000,000 to the Lugazi Diocese, the lead organizers of this year’s Catholic side of the event. The symbolic handover ceremony took place this morning at the Lugazi Diocese offices and was received by Msgr Richard Kayondo, the Vicar General of Lugazi Diocese and team leader for the Namugongo celebrations. In a bid to ensure the safety of pilgrims traveling to Namugongo, MTN also donated 500 reflector jackets, which will be…

The Electoral Commission (EC) will today, Thursday, May 15, 2025, conclude the nationwide display of the national voters’ register—an essential step in preparing for the upcoming general elections. Launched on April 25, 2025, the three-week exercise has allowed eligible Ugandans to confirm their voter details and flag any errors or irregularities, such as incorrect information, deceased individuals still listed, or multiple entries. Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, emphasized the importance of the process in promoting electoral transparency and credibility. “This is a crucial opportunity for every eligible voter to ensure their information is accurate,” he said at…

Fort Portal, Uganda: – MTN Uganda, in partnership with the Tooro Kingdom, has today launched the fourth edition of the prestigious MTN Kabode Tooro Kingdom Amasaza Tournament at Muchwa, with this year’s edition expanding to include both football and netball competitions running side-by-side. The tournament will officially on the 8th June 2025 at the Humura C.O.U playground. This year, the tournament comes with an exciting new twist — the integration of MTN’s Kabode Supa smartphone as the tournament’s title sponsor. The initiative aligns with MTN’s Ambition 2025 and the brand’s belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected…

In a ruling that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s corporate and legal circles, the High Court’s Anti-Corruption Division on April.30, 2025, acquitted two directors of ThreeWays Shipping Company who were accused of masterminding a $3.8 million fraud against MTN Uganda. The directors, Mr. Geoffrey Bihamaiso and Mr. Oscar Baitwa, faced charges of theft and conspiracy to defraud following the submission of 125 fake invoices between 2009 and 2012. Prosecutors argued that the fraudulent invoices resulted in substantial payments made by MTN Uganda to the ThreeWays account, which was controlled exclusively by the two men. The case, which has dragged on…

Mike Mukula thought he was starting a fire by posting a link of a story about Pilgrim Africa a faith based NGO linked to his opponent for the Vice Chairperson Eastern, but instead, he burned himself. In doing so, Mukula expected people to believe him. But Ugandans were quick to respond, and these didn’t hold back. What he got was not support but serious backlash and shame as Ugandans reminded him of his corrupt cases which date back over 10 years ago when money meant for the sick allegedly disappeared in his pockets. People couldn’t believe that Mike Mukula, someone…

In the news this evening, Veteran Journalist Shaka Ssali has died. He’s revered across the continent He is revered in Africa and beyond for his masterful way of bringing the African agenda to the world stage through his high-profile interviews on Voice of America (VOA). Fleeing Uganda in 1976, “the Kabale kid” born Mike Mushakamba Ssali to Joyce and John Wilson Mushakamba started out as a co-host of Africa World Tonight, before VOA entrusted him with Straight Talk Africa in August 2000, a platform that made him a legend in journalism. He bowed out of Voice of America after 29…