The Industrial Court has ordered World Vision Uganda to pay its former employee, Bonny Ocen Shs 17.8 million as compensation over unfair dismissal. Ocen was hired by World Vision, a global Christian organization focused on helping children and communities escape poverty, in 2017 as Project Officer for Resilience and Livelihood programs in Minakulu Oyam district….
Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched an enhanced SupaDupa Campaign, extending the repayment period for unsecured commercial loans from 84 to 120 months, a move aimed at easing financial burdens and promoting inclusivity for Ugandans. The announcement was made during a press conference in Kampala. Israel Arinaitwe, Head of Personal Banking at Stanbic, emphasized that the…
In March, the Tax Appeals Tribunal rejected a request by Kuku Foods Uganda Limited, the company behind the KFC fast-food chain in Uganda, to halt the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) from collecting Shs 4.2 billion worth of taxes until their tax dispute is resolved. The tribunal dismissed the application, ordering Kuku Foods to pay costs,…
The High Court has ordered Patrick Masambu, the former executive director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to remove his structures from a small portion of land in Bugolobi, that is owned by Omar Ahmed (aka Mandela) and his brothers. The portion is roughly 10 feet by 5 feet (54 square meters). The ruling, delivered by…
President Museveni has met with a China-based consortium to discuss the proposed development of an international airport in Nyakisharara, Mbarara. The project, led by Base 7 Aviation International Academy and their consultants, Hamster Business Solutions, aims to transform the region’s economic landscape. According Charles Mugabi and Alexandria Judith Kyakunzire of Base 7 Aviation International Academy,…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a stern directive to nominated candidates for various local council positions, prohibiting them from campaigning before November 10, 2025, the officially designated start date for campaign activities. This announcement comes as part of the EC’s efforts to ensure a structured and fair electoral process in line with its general…
Once upon a time in Kampala, Uganda there was a bank called Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) and a company named Kare Distribution Ltd. They had done business together, involving loans and accounts, but things went sour. In 2018, they ended up in a lower court to sort out their disagreement. Instead of fighting it…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has called for aggressive investment in entrepreneurship and innovation to address the country’s youth unemployment crisis. The bank made the call during the Investor Roundtable Summit hosted by the Makerere University Alumna Association. The event, themed “Exploring Opportunities for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Value Creation for Accelerated Socio-Economic Integration and Development of Sub-Saharan…
The PPDA Appeals Tribunal has dismissed a case challenging Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) decision to rent office space in tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s new building, Pearl Tower One, at Shs 18. 7 billion over a period of three years. The decision had been challenged by Twed Property Development Limited (TWED), which had also put in a…
Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship shone brightly as the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) celebrated its 10th anniversary at a vibrant grand finale held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. Sumayya Girls High School, Nsangi, triumphed in the Student Spark category with their innovative Urocare UTI detector, a groundbreaking early-detection kit designed to help young women identify…
The High Court has decided to keep a caveat on a piece of land in Ntinda, Kampala, amid an ongoing ownership dispute between Multi Consults Design Ltd and the National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC). The decision, delivered by Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, rejected an application by Multi Consults to remove the caveat placed by…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has obtained clearance from the Solicitor General to commence decommissioning and repurposing of the Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso following its tragic collapse in 2024. The process will involve cutting and stabilisation of steep waste slopes, pollution management, and sealing off the waste surface among others. KCCA’s Deputy Executive Director,…
Prof Waswa Balunywa is a name synonymous with the transformation of business education in Uganda. Widely regarded as the “grandfather of the Bcom degree,” he led Makerere University Business School (MUBS) for over three decades, turning it from a small department at Makerere University into a leading institution with over 20,000 students and an expansive…
The High Court has declared part of a lawsuit invalid because it was filed against a person who had already died. The case revolves around a piece of land in Kawempe, Kampala, measuring about five acres. This land was subdivided into Plots 498 and 499 in the 1990s, sparking claims of fraud and ownership battles…
President Museveni has said economic development in Africa has been hampered by leaders who lack vision and who have no integrity. Museveni made the remarks at Speke Resort Munyonyo while officially opening the Uganda Development Finance Summit organised by Uganda Development Bank (UDB). “Africa is 250 years behind Europe because most of the leaders neither…
Uganda remains committed to an agreement it signed with the United States to receive deportees, despite criticism at home and abroad, a senior government official said on Monday. Charles Ouma, deputy solicitor general, told reporters that it is common practice for countries to enter into agreements on matters of mutual interest. “I know it may…
The Constitutional Court has thrown out a public interest lawsuit aimed at stopping security agencies from re-arresting suspects immediately after they are granted bail, acquitted, or released by courts. The court said the case doesn’t require interpreting the Constitution but is better suited for the High Court to handle as a human rights enforcement matter….
President Museveni has emphasized the importance of treating all members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) equally, regardless of how long they have been in the party. In a statement addressed to Bazzukulu (grand childre), Museveni argued that old and new members must co-exist peacefully if the party wants to grow stronger and achieve bigger…
Maj Gen James Birungi, the former Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI) , has been arrested and is currently detained at the Makindye Military Police Barracks, sources haave confirmed. He reportedly faces charges, including treason, corruption, and related offences. Bbeg Media understands that Birungi’s arrest follows an internal investigation initiated by the UPDF high command into…
The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by 34 former law enforcement assistants who argued they were unfairly fired by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and deserved pension, gratuity, and other benefits. The three-judge panel upheld an earlier decision by the Industrial Court, saying the workers were bound by their short-term contracts and…
The High Court has overturned a contempt of court ruling and fines imposed by the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) against Nile Breweries arguing that it (tribunal) lacked the power to punish the company for what it called “civil contempt”. However, the court sided with the tribunal on a key tax rule, confirming that companies must…
President Museveni has urged party leaders to reject corruption, division, and injustice to maintain the NRM’s unity and public trust. Museveni made the plea while closing the party’s delegates conference at Kololo Independence Ground. Freshly endorsed as the NRM flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, Museveni congratulated the delegates for completing a massive nationwide exercise…
A first year student at Kampala International University (KIU) has been given an unexpected financial boost after winning a cash prize in Stanbic Bank’s ongoing Kya Double with SupaDupa campaign. Daniella Muwanga Nantege, 20, who is pursuing course in Medicine and Surgery at the Ishaka campus, was announced as the latest winner after depositing money…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has extended its sponsorship of the Black Pirates Rugby Club for three more years. The bank celebrated the team’s recent victories with a lively ceremony, where they also showed off the team’s new kit for the upcoming Rujumba Sevens Rugby Tournament at Kings Park Arena this weekend. Akot Apel Rita, Stanbic Bank’s…
Eight innovative student teams from across Uganda are gearing up for the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025 grand finale, set to take place on August 29 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this milestone edition, themed the “Battle of Champions,” will see secondary school students pitch groundbreaking solutions for a chance to…
The High Court (Commercial Division) yesterday rejected an application by Ratidu Trading Ltd and two individuals to review and set aside a previous judgment ordering them to pay over Shs 1.3 billion to Equity Bank (U). Justice Susan Odongo dismissed the case, saying the applicants failed to prove they had discovered new evidence or that…
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by two companies, Simba Properties Investment Co. Ltd and Simba Telecom Ltd, to temporarily stop the sale of six properties they had mortgaged over a loan. The properties include Protea Skyz Hotel on Naguru hill. In a ruling last week, the court said it lacks the power…
Prudential Uganda, working with Tusafishe, a local social enterprise, has successfully completed a project to provide clean drinking water to 71 schools across western and eastern Uganda. This eight-month effort, called the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, has changed the lives of over 119,562 students by giving them access to safe water. The project,…
A Ugandan businessman, Daniel Dennis Ssemugenyi and his company have won a major legal victory after the High Court ordered DFCU to unfreeze their account, which had been locked for over 10 months due to allegations of fraud. In September 2023, Daniel Dennis Investment Group Ltd owned by Ssemugenyi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),…
The Court of Appeal has partially overturned convictions in the Katosi-Nyenga upgrade corruption case freeing Joe Ssemugooma, the former head of finance at UNRA, while upholding the sentence for Apollo Senkeeto, who procured the contractor. The decision, delivered on August 22, 2025, stems from a 2018 trial over alleged fraud in the procurement of the…
Judicial officers including deputy registrars, assistant registrars, and chief magistrates, are frustrated with the government for not following through on promised salary increases. They claim the government has gone back on its commitment to raise their pay, causing tension within the judiciary. On June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Public Service issued Circular Standing Instruction…
Standard Bank Group, the parent company of Stanbic Uganda, has today announced major leadership changes involving two Ugandan senior executives, Patrick Mweheire and Francis Karuhanga. In a statement, the bank said the changes highlight the bank’s trust in Ugandan talent to lead its operations across Africa. “These appointments mark a proud moment for Uganda’s representation…
The High Court has allowed two health companies, run by David Kyewalabye-Male, the former head of Buganda Land Board (BLB), to stay in their rented building in Rubaga until the main case is resolved. The decision stops the landlord, James Lubega, from evicting them or interfering with their operations for now. The case involves Kyewalabye-Male’s…
The minister of state for Housing, Persis Namuganza, has been given a fresh opportunity to contest the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag for Bukono County in Namutumba district. The NRM tribunal, in a ruling delivered today, nullified the election of Emmanuel Maganda, who had previously been declared the winner of the party’s primary election for…
President Museveni has instructed the ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to draft regulations to streamline tea growing and management in Uganda. The move aims to protect the sector from low international market prices caused by poor tea management practices. Speaking at a meeting with tea growers, nursery operators, and processors in Bushenyi district,…
The High Court has thrown out a legal challenge by Dr. Richard Kabiito, a lecturer at Makerere University, who tried to stop an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against him. Justice Simon Peter M. Kinobe said the case was not ready for court review because the university’s probe was still in its early stages…
Justice Simon Peter Kinobe has thrown out a legal challenge by former Aruu County MP, Odonga Otto, which sought to force the Electoral Commission (EC) to recognize him as the new leader of the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP). Justice Kinobe ruled that Otto’s case was not fit for “judicial review,” a legal process used to…
President Museveni has given a one-month deadline for the audit and verification of cattle compensation recipients and pending claimants in Northern Uganda, as part of a broader effort to streamline rehabilitation for families affected by past insurgencies. The directive was announced during a meeting with leaders from the Acholi sub-region in Gulu District, focusing on…
The commercial division of the High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Westwinds Trading Company Matco Ltd against Exim Bank (Uganda) Ltd. The judge ruled that the case was filed incorrectly under Ugandan law, and ordered Westwinds to pay the bank’s legal costs. The dispute started when Westwinds accused Exim Bank of wrongly transferring…
Between January and June 2025, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) made a profit of Shs 278 billion, up 18% from in the same period last year. It also paid Shs 273 billion in taxes, a 37% increase from Shs 198 billion in 2024. Francis Karuhanga, the CEO of Stanbic Uganda, said their success is not…
President Museveni has commissioned the Wagagai Gold Mining Project in Busia District, hailing it as a pivotal step toward ending the export of raw minerals and advancing Uganda’s commitment to value addition. During the event, President Museveni commended Wagagai Mining (U) Co., Ltd. for establishing a cutting-edge refinery capable of producing gold at 99.99% purity….
Dr. Alan Shonubi, one of Uganda’s well-known lawyers, has been ordered by the High Court to facilitate the refund of Shs 100 million to Sal Oil Limited after a land deal went sour. The ruling, delivered on August 15, 2025, stems from a 2019 agreement where Sal Oil tried to buy a plot in Mbale…
Marinos Alexandria, the 31-year-old supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who was abducted from Mbuya in 2022 for playing Bobi Wine’s music is dead. Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, the president of NUP, said Alexandria had succumbed to the lingering effects of torture and trauma inflicted upon her three years earlier while in detention….
Uganda will hold a rhino naming ceremony in September as part of efforts to restore a species once extinct in the country, a government official said. The event, expected to raise over $ 11 million, will take place on Sept. 22 at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola district. It will coincide with World Rhino Day,…
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), met with American and Indian investors in Kampala to explore trade and investment opportunities. The delegation represented sectors including agriculture, technology, housing, and finance. Nabbanja welcomed the investors, highlighting Uganda’s favorable investment climate, including a 10-year tax holiday,…
President Museveni has called for fair distribution of the Teso cattle compensation fund to benefit all households, rather than concentrating funds among a few claimants. Speaking at Soroti University, he described the compensation as rehabilitation for cattle losses due to past wars, emphasizing direct payments to households to avoid excessive legal fees. Museveni proposed distributing…
Stanbic Bank, in partnership with Afrigo Band, donated Shs 20 million in medical equipment and supplies to the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) to support cancer care. The donation included adult mattresses, colostomy bags, patient monitors, wheelchairs, chemo chairs, examination couches, hospital blankets, and food items. The contribution was made ahead of Afrigo Band’s 50th anniversary…
The deteriorating security situation in Sudan and South Sudan is expected to drive more refugees into Uganda. Over 150,000 refugees, predominantly women and young people from South Sudan and Sudan, have fled to the Kiryandongo refugee settlement. The already impoverished population often has access to less than 20 liters of water per person per day,…
The Appeals Tribunal of the PPDA has dismissed a case brought by Goldstar Insurance against the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). The tribunal said in its ruling on August 12 that the insurance firm’s application was filed too late, making it invalid under the law. The case started from a dispute over a procurement process…
A team of senior government officials have come together to pave ways of stemming fraud in the minerals sector. During a follow up meeting on gold trade fraud in Uganda at the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) offices in Kampala, the Permanent Secretary, ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Irene Batebe said fraudsters mainly…
