Kampala businessman Drake Lubega has warned tenants in his commercial buildings against urinating in shops and common areas, with anyone caught breaking the rule facing a Shs1 million fine or possible eviction. The warning is contained in a notice issued by Tesco Industries Limited to tenants and building staff. The notice lists several rules that…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched a new campaign aimed at helping customers recognise and avoid the growing number of digital and cyber-enabled fraud schemes targeting bank users. The campaign, called ‘Stay Switched On’, seeks to give customers practical information on how to protect their money, personal information and banking credentials as more Ugandans turn to…
The High Court in Jinja has ordered a mother and her son to pay Shs20 million to another son, a magistrate, after finding that they defamed him by accusing him of forgery, fraud, theft, and abuse of his judicial office. The case was brought by Steven Johnson Waidhuuba, a Grade II Magistrate who worked in…
Vurra Secondary School in Arua is expanding its infrastructure to accommodate a growing number of students, with support from Equity Bank Uganda helping the school complete a new boys’ dormitory. The government-aided school, which was founded by the Church in 1981, has been experiencing increased demand for places as more families seek secondary education for…
The High Court has dismissed a challenge by architect Jackson Muhwezi against his five-year suspension by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), saying he had failed to prove that the procurement regulator acted illegally, unfairly or unreasonably. Justice Simon Peter M. Kinobe dismissed Muhwezi’s application and ordered that PPDA be paid…
President Museveni has directed that the late king of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, be accorded an official burial and that the national flags fly at half-mast for three days. Oyo, who was 34, died after battling cancer, according to Museveni. He died in the United States, where he had been receiving treatment…
Sedes Sapientiae Academiae in Kiruhura has won the 11th Stanbic National Schools Championship with a multi-purpose machine designed to help poultry farmers process feed at a lower cost. The students developed the machine after identifying a challenge faced by poultry farmers who have access to raw materials but often struggle to meet the cost of…
Jackline Nakku, who had been sentenced to 20 years for allegedly killing her husband in 2018, has been freed by the Supreme Court, which said the evidence used to convict her was not strong enough to prove beyond reasonable doubt that she participated in the killing of her husband. The five justices of the court…
Uganda has launched a three-year initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s livestock, land and insurance systems against the growing effects of climate change. The initiative is part of a wider programme, Accelerating Food Systems Transformation for Resilience to Climate Change in Africa, which seeks to help countries build food systems that can withstand droughts, floods…
Madi-West Nile Diocese of the Church of Uganda and Equity Bank Uganda are working towards a formal partnership aimed at using church-owned land, institutions, and other assets to support economic development in the West Nile region. The proposed partnership is expected to go beyond ordinary banking services and focus on agriculture, education, healthcare, enterprise development,…
The High Court has allowed Michael Mwesigwa, a former Bank of Africa employee, to defend himself in a Shs291.6 million debt recovery case brought against him by the bank. However, Justice Susan Odongo ordered him to first deposit Shs30 million in court within 30 days. The dispute goes back to Mwesigwa’s time as an employee…
KCB Bank Uganda has taken its savings and financial inclusion campaign to communities across the country as it seeks to encourage more Ugandans to adopt regular saving and use formal financial services. The bank’s “Kyaddala ne KCB, Season 2” campaign, which runs from July 1 to October 31, 2026, has already moved through parts of…
Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo, a renowned sports journalist and head of sports at Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, has reportedly left the organisation after opting to stay in the United Kingdom. At least three journalists at the Namuwongo-based media organisation told Bbeg Media that Kigongo had communicated to senior management that he would not be coming…
FBW (Uganda), an architectural firm that was contracted by Meera Investments for design work on the expansion of Kabira Country Club in Bukoto, has been ordered to deposit Shs495 million in court within 45 days before its appeal against an earlier ruling can be heard. Justice Susan Odongo ruled that FBW and the other applicants…
For owning a 2.5% stake in Bank of Baroda, business mogul Sudhir Ruparelia is set to receive a dividend of Shs2.25 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. A dummy cheque was presented to Sudhir after the bank declared a dividend of Shs6 for 2025. Sudhir owns 375,163,500 shares in the bank. At…
A lady who wrote a defamatory social media post alleging that a young lawyer was a rapist and habitual abuser of women has been ordered to pay Shs 60 million by the High Court. Justice Collins Acellam awarded Douglas Kasirye, the lawyer, Shs50 million in general damages and another Shs10 million in exemplary damages after…
The Stanbic National Schools Championship has entered its final stage, with eight schools selected to compete for the top prize at the grand finale in Kampala on August 28. The eight finalists were selected from 12 regional finalist teams after a competitive appraisal process in which the students developed and refined their business ideas with…
Pastor Patience Kokundeka Rwabwogo has been consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Church, 20 years after she started the ministry as a small house fellowship. The consecration took place at Covenant Hill in Maya as Covenant Nations Church celebrated two decades of ministry. Bishop Dr LaDonna Osborn was the chief consecrator, with Archbishop…
The High Court in Kitgum has acquitted a 14-year-old boy who was accused of aggravated defilement after ruling that the prosecution had failed to produce enough evidence to require him to defend himself. Justice Philip Mwaka, in a ruling, said the prosecution had not established a prima facie case against the juvenile, identified in court…
If you told many people in Kampala that Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke would spend time together in Rome, laughing, taking photographs and attending a papal audience, they might struggle to believe it. But away from Uganda’s often heated political environment, the two legislators have been part of the…
Private security firm Hash Security has been ordered to pay Shs115 million to a man who was shot twice in the thighs by one of its guards during a confrontation outside a bar in Bulenga in April 2022. Justice Bonny Isaac Teko said the firm was responsible for the injuries suffered by Zein Bukenya after…
Public procuring entities have been urged to make local content a central part of Uganda’s economic growth strategy so that government spending creates more opportunities for local businesses, workers and communities. The executive director of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), Benson Turamye, said public procurement should go beyond compliance with…
Equity Group Holdings has reported a 32% increase in profit after tax for the first half of 2026, helped by stronger income, growth in its regional businesses and increased use of digital financial services. The Kenyan-based financial services group said profit after tax rose to KSh45.5 billion, (UGX 1.31 trillion), from KSh34.6 billion, (UGX 995…
Stanbic Bank Uganda and Rotary Mama Toto Care Uganda have entered a three-year partnership worth Shs 600 million to strengthen public health facilities and help reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths in Uganda. The partnership will focus on improving the quality of maternal and newborn care by supporting frontline health workers, providing essential equipment, upgrading…
Uganda’s investment outlook is strengthening as economic growth, rising foreign exchange reserves and the expected start of commercial oil production create new opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, extractives, tourism and other sectors. Economist Stella Otieno said Uganda had maintained strong economic growth while inflation remained relatively low, giving investors a more predictable economic environment. Otieno was…
Dr Henry Stanley Okia, the longtime principal of Hillside Schools Naalya, whose career in education spanned more than four decades, is dead. He reportedly experienced breathing problems on Wednesday (August 19) and even drove himself to am medical facility in Namugongo. His condition later deteriorated and he passed away today morning. Dr Okia had spent…
The growth of the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park is opening up new financing opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers and other businesses connected to the industrial hub following a partnership between Equity Bank Uganda and Tian Tang Group. The partnership is aimed at helping businesses within the industrial ecosystem access financing while improving their financial management skills…
Prominent businessman and motivational speaker Patrick Bitature has been ordered by the court to pay Finicon Uganda, an architectural firm, more than Shs 955 million for work the firm did on two of his properties nearly 14 years ago. If you factor in the 9% per annum interest awarded by Justice Stephen Mubiru starting from…
Court upholds Shs570.6m URA tax bill against Regal Paints Regal Paints has been ordered to pay Shs 570.6 million in taxes to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) arising from the importation of its Dr Fixit waterproofing products. Regal Paints manufactures paints, varnishes, printing ink and similar coatings. It imports raw materials for its decorative paints…
Ugandan manufacturers expanding into regional markets are increasingly looking for faster and more reliable ways to move money across borders as they seek to grow their businesses beyond the domestic market. For Mbale-based manufacturer, importer and exporter UKI Uganda Limited, delays in cross-border payments have been a challenge as the company expands its operations across…
Elvis Ssekyanzi Wavamunno, once a budding entrepreneur and son of prominent businessman Gordon Wavamunno, has lost his bid to reopen a commercial court case in which Maru Capital is seeking to recover Shs164.86 million from him. Ssekyanzi had sought to stop the court from delivering a verdict, arguing that the case had been heard in…
The phrase “serviced apartment” became the centre of a tax dispute between businessman Sharad Karia and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), after the tax body argued that apartments he rented out in Kampala were not ordinary residential properties but serviced apartments whose income was liable to Value Added Tax (VAT). The dispute eventually reached the…
Dr Arinaitwe Rugyendo, a co-founder of Red Pepper and a veteran of the media industry, has been appointed principal press secretary to the Speaker, Jacob Oboth-Oboth. Rugyendo confirmed the appointment in a statement posted on social media, thanking the parliamentary commission that selected him and the panel that interviewed him for the post. “I pledge…
Equity Bank Uganda and Modern Group of Companies are strengthening their business relationship as the diversified Ugandan company looks to expand its operations and position itself for further growth in Uganda and the wider East African market. The partnership comes at a time when Uganda’s industrial sector is expanding and businesses are seeking financial institutions…
For many teenage girls and women, menstruation is more than a monthly inconvenience. Painful cramps can make it difficult to attend lessons, concentrate in class, work, or take part fully in daily activities. At St Theresa Girls Secondary School in Kasese District, students are using their own experiences and observations to develop a possible solution…
The Court of Appeal has ordered Muwema & Co. Advocates, a prominent law firm in Kampala, to deposit security of $100,000 (Shs370 million) before it can benefit from a stay of execution in its long-running dispute with Downtown Investments Ltd over an eviction dispute. The court also ordered that if the money is deposited in…
Equity Bank Uganda has committed more than $50 million to Microhaem Scientifics to support the company’s expansion of medical manufacturing, including a new production facility at Namanve Industrial Park. The scale of the investment was highlighted on August 7 when Equity Bank Uganda board chairman Henry Rugamba, managing director Gift Shoko and other senior executives…
The High Court has acquitted Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officer Joseph Nsubuga of receiving a Shs15 million bribe, but upheld the conviction and one-year prison sentence imposed on his colleague Gerald Mujurizi for corruption. Justice Jane Kajuga delivered the judgment on 3 August 2026 after hearing an appeal by Mujurizi and Nsubuga against their convictions…
Four civil society organisations have filed a case with the East African Court of Justice challenging the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, arguing that parts of the law are inconsistent with Uganda’s obligations under the treaty establishing the East African Community (EAC). The organisations filed the case on July 21, 2026, against Uganda and the…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has instructed its lawyers, K&K Advocates, to initiate the process of selling two properties in Soroti linked to firms associated with Capt Mike Mukula, a businessman and prominent politician, over an unpaid loan of Shs 3.4 billion. The properties were pledged as security for loans given to businesses associated with Mukula,…
Human rights lawyer and activist Eron Kiiza fled Uganda last month after he got wind of information that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) was planning to bring contempt-of-court charges against him following a string of social media posts he made about the ongoing treason trial of Dr Kizza Besigye. According to…
When Master Grain Milling produced its first bag of wheat flour in 2013, the Jinja-based company was operating with a single production line. Thirteen years later, the company says it has grown into a structured agro-processing business with an annual turnover of more than Shs60 billion in the 2025/26 financial year. The company attributes part…
Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, the Makerere University philosophy lecturer, cartoonist and activist popularly known as “Spire”, has lost his bid to stop the High Court from enforcing a Shs30 million contempt of court penalty against him. The ruling delivered by Justice Bonny Isaac Teko dismisses Ssentongo’s application to stay, or pause, the execution of an…
A dispute over the qualifications of a defence witness has emerged in the case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja, of Rubaga Miracle Centre, after the prosecution questioned whether a specialist in dentistry and pathology is legally authorised to conduct forensic medical examinations in alleged sexual violence cases. The witness, Dr Phenehas Bwambaale, 44, of Kabalye Police…
On November 3, 2020, Mona Stella Kijunju, a businesswoman, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hydra Homes Uganda to sell them a brick-making machine at Shs146 million. The agreement required Kijunju to deliver the machine within five working days to a destination chosen by Hydra Homes, which was supposed to pay within 40 working days…
In 2020, Francis Xavier Ssempiira, a Ugandan living in Canada, was introduced to Aline Nabami, a gold dealer who was also operating a garage in Kampala. Ssempiira was the founder of Yata Technologies Inc, a Canadian company. When the Covid-19 pandemic affected the company’s business in 2020, he decided to start a luxury jewellery line…
The Principal Judge, Jane Frances Abodo, has overturned the conviction of Sheethal Kumar, a former manager at Tagore Apartments and Tagore Living, for theft and cancelled a compensation order of Shs 37 million that had been imposed on him by a lower court. The apartments, located along Mawanda Road in Kamwokya, are owned by prominent…
President Museveni has ordered a fresh crackdown on corruption, absenteeism and medicine shortages in public health facilities, warning that government workers who fail to serve citizens could be replaced by younger professionals. Speaking to members of the NRM Caucus at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Museveni said his recent countrywide campaigns had given him a clearer picture…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has become the first bank in Uganda to connect to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), a move expected to make trade between Uganda and China faster, cheaper and more efficient. The new platform allows Ugandan businesses to make direct payments in Chinese Yuan (RMB), reducing the need to convert money through…
Two employees of Next Media have died in a road accident on Entebbe Road, police have confirmed. Badru Kasirye and Isaac Ndamagye were killed on the spot when two vehicles collided head-on early Friday morning. Brian Makona, a presenter on Uncut was seriosuly injured and rushed to Kisubi hospital where he remains in a critical…
