‌Kefas Brand appointed new CEO of Lot Fire Records
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/05/kefas-brand-appointed-new-ceo-of-lot-fire-records/

Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | In a significant move for the East African music scene, Kefas Brand has been officially appointed as the new Chief…

‌Two Ugandan soldiers killed, one injured in al-Shabab mortar attack in Somalia
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/05/two-ugandan-soldiers-killed-one-injured-in-al-shabab-mortar-attack-in-somalia/

Mogadishu, Somalia | By Michael Wandati | Two soldiers from the African Union (AU) were killed, and one other was injured in a mortar attack carried out by…

‌Masaka woman recorded defecating on neighbour’s child arrested
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/05/masaka-woman-recorded-defecating-on-neighbours-child-arrested/

Masaka, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | A 34-year-old commercial sex worker, Stella Namwanje, has been arrested after a shocking video surfaced over the weekend showing her abusing…

‌Boda boda riders foil armed robbery at Namuwongo supermarket
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/05/boda-boda-riders-foil-armed-robbery-at-namuwongo-supermarket/

Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Boda boda riders in Namuwongo A Zone, Makindye Division, bravely thwarted an armed robbery at Mama-Mia Supermarket on Bukasa Road, Kampala,…

‌Detectives uncover fake gold syndicate in Nairobi, arrest 12 suspects in Runda raid
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/05/detectives-uncover-fake-gold-syndicate-in-nairobi-arrest-12-suspects-in-runda-raid/

Nairobi, Kenya | By Michael Wandati | A police operation in Nairobi’s upscale Runda estate led to the arrest of twelve suspects linked to a sophisticated fake gold…

‌Kenyan President Ruto congratulates Donald Trump after US election win
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/06/kenyan-president-ruto-congratulates-donald-trump-after-us-election-win/

Nairobi, Kenya | By Michael Wandati | Kenyan President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United…

‌Africa’s Literacy Struggle: Bridging the Gap to Educate Future Generations
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/08/africas-literacy-struggle-bridging-the-gap-to-educate-future-generations/

Banjul, The Gambia | By Anish Shekar | Africa remains the world’s most illiterate continent in 2024, highlighting the widening gap between social classes, gender disparities, governmental corruption, and,…

‌US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigns
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/13/us-ambassador-to-kenya-meg-whitman-resigns/

Nairobi, Kenya | By Michael Wandati | Meg Whitman, the United States Ambassador to Kenya, has announced her decision to step down after serving for two years. In…

‌Uganda to slash internet costs by 50% by January 2025
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/13/uganda-to-slash-internet-costs-by-50-by-january-2025/

Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | The Commissioner for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Ministry of ICT, Mr. Moses Watasa, has revealed a government plan…

‌Deputy Speaker Tayebwa exposes harassment by Mangu Cash over ‘stray’ loan
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/15/deputy-speaker-tayebwa-exposes-harassment-by-mangu-cash-over-stray-loan/

Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for an investigation into alleged harassment and unethical behavior by certain online lending…

‌Ugandan court awards shs 150m to two journalists assaulted by soldiers
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/15/ugandan-court-awards-shs-150m-to-two-journalists-assaulted-by-soldiers/

Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | The High Court in Kampala has ruled that the government, along with eight soldiers, must compensate two journalists who were assaulted…

‌Uganda Cranes qualify for AFCON 2025 after Congo’s defeat
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/15/uganda-cranes-qualify-for-afcon-2025-after-congos-defeat/

Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Uganda’s national football team, the Uganda Cranes, has officially qualified for the 35th edition of the Total Energies Africa Cup of…

‌Kenya suspends passport booking requirement to speed up collection process
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/15/kenya-suspends-passport-booking-requirement-to-speed-up-collection-process/

Nairobi, Kenya | By Michael Wandati | The Kenyan government has temporarily removed the booking requirement for collecting passports in an effort to expedite the process of distributing…

‌Jake Paul outclasses aging Mike Tyson in lackluster boxing showdown
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/16/jake-paul-outclasses-aging-mike-tyson-in-lackluster-boxing-showdown/

Texas, United States | By Michael Wandati | YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul secured a points victory over legendary two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a lackluster bout that left…

‌Ugandan trailblazer Kimi Trypheana Otota Sande redefining beauty standards
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/17/ugandan-trailblazer-kimi-trypheana-otota-sande-redefining-beauty-standards/

Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Kimi Trypheana Otota Sande, a Ugandan model, entrepreneur, and advocate, is transforming the fashion world with her dedication to diversity and…

‌Ugandan model Nature Trammer shines on global fashion industry
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/17/ugandan-model-nature-trammer-shines-on-global-fashion-industry/

Entebbe, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Nature Trammer, a 21-year-old model, dancer, and social media influencer from Entebbe, Uganda, has captured global attention with her striking presence…

‌Kizza Besigye denies firearm possession charges in Ugandan military court
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/20/kizza-besigye-denies-firearm-possession-charges-in-ugandan-military-court/

Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Prominent Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has appeared before a military court in Kampala, where he denied charges related to illegal…

‌Police provide new details on the fatal shooting of Nyanjura’s brother
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/22/police-provide-new-details-on-the-fatal-shooting-of-nyanjuras-brother/

Kampala, Uganda | By Michael Wandati | Police have released further information about the tragic shooting of Albert Tugume, the brother of Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura.…

‌Chil Group and Reckitt join forces to boost hygiene education in Ugandan schools
https://www.dispatch.ug/2024/11/29/chil-group-and-reckitt-join-forces-to-boost-hygiene-education-in-ugandan-schools/

Birmingham, UK | By Michael Wandati | Chil Group, a leader in health and hygiene innovation, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Reckitt, the company behind…