Red Pepper

Red Pepper is a daily tabloid newspaper based in Uganda that started its journey on June 19, 2001. Emulating the style of tabloids from around the world, it has gained a reputation for its blend of sensational stories, scandalous content, and occasional nudity. The publication has attracted criticism from the Ugandan government, particularly for its reports on the death of former foreign minister James Wapakhabulo, which disclosed that he died from AIDS, as well as for its conspiracy theories regarding the helicopter crash that killed Sudanese vice-president John Garang.

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Global Islamic Scholar Dr. Zakir Naik to Address Ugandan Audience at Pearl of Africa Hotel

Dec 11, 2024 | redpepper.co.ug | Red Pepper

Kampala, Uganda — Dr. Zakir Naik, a globally acclaimed Islamic scholar and dynamic orator on Islam and Comparative Religion, is set to deliver a series of public lectures in Kampala, Uganda, this week. The lectures, scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday at the Pearl of Africa Hotel, promise to draw significant attention from audiences eager to engage with his teachings on peace, spirituality, and interfaith dialogue.
Bebe Cool Attacks Daddy Andre Over Blasting UMF Boss Eddy Kenzo

Nov 16, 2024 | redpepper.co.ug | Red Pepper

A bitter clash is raging in Uganda’s music industry between musicians Bebe Cool, ace producer Daddy Andre and Eddy Kenzo, the president of the Uganda Musicians Federation (UMF), who is also the Presidential Advisor on Artistes Affairs. Our Snoops reveal that it all started when Daddy Andre appeared in interviews on various TV stations this week lambasting Kenzo by asserting that he is not fit to head the UMF because he lacks the requisite qualifications to hold such a position.
PE-22-28 Peptide: Depression and Neurogenesis Research - ONLINE

May 13, 2024 | redpepper.co.ug | Red Pepper

PE-22-28, a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring peptide spadin, is garnering significant attention in research studies.
Climate change forcing Mountain Gorillas to drink more water as temperatures rise - ONLINE

Mar 12, 2024 | redpepper.co.ug | Red Pepper

Mountain gorillas in the Great Lakes region are usually known not to be heavy consumers of water during their lifetime. Now studies indicate that the frequency of their consumption has increased. Mountain gorillas are the only great apes that live in high mountains and their population is less than 1,000 in the whole world. They live in volcanic areas in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa.
Secrets why Stanbic removed CEO Juuko - ONLINE

Feb 29, 2024 | redpepper.co.ug | Red Pepper

Stanbic bank Uganda, CEO Anne Juuko has been removed from her job for redeployment, this publication can further report. We are told bosses are sending her to Standard Bank’s East African regional office in Nairobi for a yet-to-be-created regional role. Standard Bank Group East Africa region—which owns 80% of Stanbic Bank—covers Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
SDGs Minister Kasule Lumumba Scoffs At World Bank For Cutting Ugandan Aid Over Gay Law - Redpepper Uganda

Jul 13, 2023 | redpepper.co.ug | Red Pepper

The minister who coordinates sustainable development goals (SDGs) in President Yoweri Museveni government has said Uganda will now focus on its under-exploited resources to bridge the gap left by the World Bank decision to cut aid extended to the east African country. Speaking at the Kampala SDGs festival at KCCA grounds in lugogo, the minister said the government has already invested in public transport, railway and tourism sectors.