The Sunrise Newspaper

Bill Gates’s decision to donate most of his fortune to Africa is, of course, admirable. But as an outsider immersed in the logic of “white saviourism” and “philanthrocapitalism”, he cannot fix a continent’s self-inflicted wounds. Tafi Mhaka sunrise.ug/opinions/colum…

Bhutan is a country located in Southern Asian. The country is well known for its unique lifestyle, which is, collective societal efforts to ensure that everyone is living a happy life. sunrise.ug/opinions/20250…

The latest findings from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) have revealed a notable decline in tobacco use across Uganda, dropping from 7.9% in 2013 to 6.7% in 2023.  sunrise.ug/news/health/20…

Nasser hospital is the last major functioning hospital in southern Gaza, but we’re operating at breaking point, reeling from previous attacks and overwhelmed by mass casualties, while facing shortages of everything.  Prof Nick Maynard sunrise.ug/opinions/colum…

U.N.-led stabilisation missions cannot be merely a checklist of projects, but a nuanced process built on trust, adaptive programming, and genuine local legitimacy. Hama Amadou Oumarou sunrise.ug/opinions/20250…

Practitioners and scholars are increasingly advocating for a new complementary approach to addressing the issue of climate change. This approach involves the application of mindset to tackle the root cause of climate change. sunrise.ug/opinions/20250…

Shareholders of MTN Uganda have overwhelmingly approved the structural separation of its mobile money arm, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited (MoMo), from the core telecom business.  sunrise.ug/business/20250…

Sudan’s Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (TPRA) has announced a “precautionary restriction” on WhatsApp voice and video calling services across the country beginning on Friday, July 25, 2025. sunrise.ug/africa/202507/…

A group of people with disabilities in Kayunga have successfully completed a comprehensive training program in retail business management, thanks to a transformative partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda and Twahira Islamic Charity Organisation. sunrise.ug/business/corpo…

Uganda Cranes suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Tanzania in a pre-CHAN three-nation tournament opener played in Arusha on Tuesday evening.  sunrise.ug/news/sports/20…

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $40 million equity investment in Project Zafiri, a transformative equity platform and flagship initiative that will accelerate the expansion of renewable energy access across Africa. sunrise.ug/climate-change…

Boda boda leaders across Uganda are urging motorcycle riders to switch to electric bikes, positioning the transition as a cost-saving, environmentally friendly step toward a cleaner transport future.  sunrise.ug/climate-change…

In a major breakthrough for Uganda’s public healthcare system, doctors at Mulago National Referral Hospital have successfully performed four kidney transplant surgeries in the past week. sunrise.ug/news/health/20…

Security forces in Greater Masaka have successfully foiled a robbery involving Shs 50 million, killing one suspect and recovering two firearms following a high-speed pursuit from Kyotera District to Kizigo Village, officials have confirmed. sunrise.ug/crime-and-secu…

Uganda’s Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has hailed Kilimanjaro Telecom for introducing a new internet access route that promises to transform digital connectivity across the East African region. sunrise.ug/tech-and-commu…

The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) has ushered in a new chapter of leadership with the election of Emmanuel Njuki as its new Chairperson. sunrise.ug/business/corpo…

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday granted bail to Noah Mitala, a close associate of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, following several weeks of detention that sparked national and international concern. sunrise.ug/law/202507/cou…

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has warned neighbour Ethiopia against launching a new war between the two countries, with tensions high in the Horn of Africa region. sunrise.ug/africa/202507/…

In a landmark announcement that is poised to redefine Uganda’s digital and economic landscape, MTN Uganda has officially transitioned from a conventional telecommunications provider into a fully-fledged technology company—or “TechCo.”  sunrise.ug/tech-and-commu…

For several months, the question was whether Venus Williams would ever play on the WTA Tour again.Then, out of nowhere as the eyes of the tennis world were trained on Wimbledon, Williams announced she was ready to play. #WTA sunrise.ug/news/sports/20…