Mike Ssegawa

Two decades of reporting, editing and managing news content. Reach him via email: kampalaplanet@gmail.com Tiktok/Twitter: @MikeSsegawa
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Gen Muhoozi plans to build mega church at Bigo Bya Mugenyi historical, cultural site

Entebbe, Uganda – March 5, 2025 General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni,…

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Interview: One-on-One with U.S.-Based Nigerian Amaka Ibeji on Her Journey in Digital Trust

Mike Ssegawa sits down with Amaka Ibeji, a U.S.-based Nigerian deeply entrenched in the tech world and fiercely passionate about…

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Up Coming Event: Africa’s Banking Revolution To Take Center Stage at Global Summit at Speke Resort

KAMPALA, Uganda — Centenary Bank will welcome global financial leaders to Kampala next week as it hosts the 2025 Global…

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Uganda Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Elected President of OACPS Parliamentary Assembly

Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has been elected President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States…

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Speke Resort Munyonyo to host Uganda’s 9th Tourism Expo 2025

KAMPALA: Uganda, often referred to as the "Pearl of Africa" for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and vibrant cultural heritage,…

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China News: Uganda Targets Global Markets at China’s 137th Canton Fair

The 137th Canton Fair, opening on April 15, 2025, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, Guangdong,…

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10 Most Popular X users in Uganda. No.8 will surprise you

As of February 20, 2025, identifying Uganda's top most engaging X accounts requires looking at users who consistently drive high…

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Uganda’s Silver Mugisha Hands Over AfWASA Mantle to Cameroon’s Moussa, Cameroon to Host 2026 Congress

SPEKE RESORT, KAMPALA, Uganda — Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, managing director of Uganda’s National Water and Sewerage Corporation, has passed…

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Top Minds Applaud Deputy BoU Governor Prof. Nuwagaba’s Book on Uganda’s Economic Transformation

In a remarkable gathering at Makerere University last week, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, the newly appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank…

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AfWASA Congress 2025: African Leaders Push for Water and Sanitation Reforms

Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda – February 17, 2025 – The 22nd African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) Congress…

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Global water and sanitation conference Kicks Off at Speke Resort in Kampala

AFWASA 2025 Kicks Off in Kampala: A Landmark Event for Africa’s Water Future Today, Uganda takes center stage as it…

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MIKE SSEGAWA: Borehole Dilemma: Why Mukono Needs a Smarter Water Plan

Mukono Municipality is blessed with many things—bustling markets, a growing economy, and a strategic location between Kampala and Jinja. But…

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Atingi-Ego Michael: Who is this new Bank of Uganda governor, why Museveni appointed him

Atingi-Ego Michael, a distinguished Ugandan economist, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Bank of Uganda on February…

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Sheena: Architect of Ruparelia Group’s Global Engagement and Philanthropy

On January 26, 2025, during Uganda's 39th National Resistance Movement (NRM) Liberation Day celebrations in Mubende District, Sheena Ruparelia was…

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Busitema, Ndejje university students to gain practical experience through new partnership with NARO

ENTEBBE, Uganda (Feb. 3, 2025) — The National Agricultural Research Organization signed memorandums of understanding with Ndejje University and Busitema…

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