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China strikes back with tariffs on US goods, Google probe

China strikes back with tariffs on US goods, Google probe TAIPEI, Taiwan – China imposed counter tariffs against multiple U.S. products on Tuesday, while also launching an investigation into Google, part of a flurry of punitive action against the U.S. unveiled as its tariffs on China came into effect. A 10% tariff that U.S. President […]

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Egesa’s Legacy Shines as Butembe Cyclists Dominate Qualifiers of the MTN Busoga Cycling Championships.

Egesa’s Legacy Shines as Butembe Cyclists Dominate Qualifiers of the MTN Busoga Cycling Championships. The MTN Busoga Cycling Championships reached a climax as Butembe Chiefdom’s cyclists delivered a dominant performance in the final qualifiers, setting the stage for an electrifying finale on February 15. Inspired by the legendary former national team cyclist Asuman Egesa, the

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Budget cuts to affect audit of MDAs

Auditor General Edward Akol  is seen  shaking hands with Members  of Parliament on the parliamentary accountability, Finance and Budget committees.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. The Auditor General, Edward Akol (2nd R) during the meeting chaired by Kankunda (R) The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) will only audit 40 per cent of Ministries, Departments, Agencies

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China wakes up to new trade test as Trump deploys 10% tariff

China wakes up to new trade test as Trump deploys 10% tariff BBC A hiss and puff of compressed air shapes the smooth leather, bringing to life an all-American cowboy boot in a factory on China’s eastern coast. Then comes another one as the assembly line continues, the sounds of sewing, stitching, cutting and soldering

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Trump: US will ‘absolutely’ impose tariffs on EU

US will ‘absolutely’ impose tariffs on EU WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Friday that the US will “absolutely” impose tariffs on the European Union. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the bloc “has treated us so terribly.” “Am I going to impose tariffs on the European Union? Do you want the truthful

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NAIROBI: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta during the memorial service of the late Kanja Waruru

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta joined the family, friends, and relatives of the late Kanja Waruru at a memorial service at Ridgeways Baptist Church. In his message, Kenyatta expressed deep sadness over Kanja’s death and urged the grieving family to find strength in their faith, in happy memories, and in the support of people around them

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Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they replace US dollar

Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they replace US dollar US President Donald Trump threatened BRICS member states with 100% tariffs on Thursday to dissuade them from replacing the US dollar as reserve currency. Trump had made a similar statement right after winning the November 2024 elections. “We are going to require a commitment from these seemingly

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AFSUG and SAP to host first-ever African hackathon at #SAPHILA2025

    Koosh Panday Johannesburg, South Africa – January 30, 2025 – The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) and SAP are teaming up to deliver the first-ever regional AFSUG SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) Hackathon. Finalists will showcase their prototypes at SAPHILA 2025, the premier SAP user conference for Africa, where the winners will also

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Kampala,Uganda: Sugarcane millers to share proceeds from bi-products with farmers

Deputy Speaker, Tayebwa (L) confers with Jim Kabeho during the meeting at Parliament Sugarcane millers will share proceeds from sugar and its bi-products with farmers once the Sugar (Amendment) Bill, 2023 is passed into law. This resolution was reached at a meeting of millers and farmers chaired by the  Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa at Parliament

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Coca-Cola orders massive Europe recall over chlorate risk.

Coca-Cola orders massive Europe recall over chlorate risk. The European bottling unit of Coca-Cola said Monday that it had ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite and other beverages after detecting high levels of chlorate, which poses potential health risks. Coca-Cola said cans and glass bottles containing elevated levels of the substance were distributed in

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