Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa today officially picked nomination forms at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) headquarters in Kampala to contest for the Ruhinda North seat in Mitooma for the 12th Parliament. Addressing the media after picking the forms, Tayebwa urged party supporters to rally behind him and emphasized the importance of unity and adherence to…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rolled out the schedule for the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Committees’ elections, a key step toward the 2025/2026 General Elections. \ The elections, spanning from the Parish to the National level, aim to amplify the voices of older persons, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and youth, ensuring their vital role in…
On the eve of the Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has drawn parallels between historical atrocities under King Mwanga and the current regime’s actions under President Museveni and his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. At a press briefing today, the PFF accused Museveni of replicating the brutal tactics of past…
The Uganda People Defence Forces said it had conducted air-drops of 600 metric tons of essential food supplies targeting several locations in South Sudan’s violence-hit state of Upper Nile. Chris Magezi, acting military spokesperson, told Xinhua by telephone that Uganda Peoples’ Defense Airforce has airlifted humanitarian aid deliveries provided by international partners from South Sudan’s…
Renowned Indian spiritual leader Jayramgiri Bapu, the 14th successor of the historic 900-year-old Bujirat Temple in India, has arrived in Uganda for a five-day visit aimed at fostering bilateral cooperation in trade and tourism. The visit, which coincides with the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations on June 3, underscores the growing ties between Uganda and…
Parliament has approved a government proposal to borrow up to €270 million (Shs 1.1 trillion) from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and €230 million (Shs 940 billion) from Ecobank Uganda and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to finance the 2024/2025 national budget. This amounts to €500 million (Shs 2 trillion). The debate on…
Speaker Anita Among officially closed the fourth session of the 11th Parliament, praising MPs for their dedication and legislative achievements despite a year marked by loss and challenges. A session is a period beginning with the date when Parliament commences to sit upon being summoned by the president or speaker by proclamation under clauses (1)…
The Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide HIV survey to assess progress in the fight against the virus and shape future interventions. Health minister Ruth Aceng officially unveiled the third round of the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2025 in Kampala. The survey seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of current national HIV programs,…
The life of Cedric Babu, son of veteran politician Capt Francis Babu, is hanging by a thread due to a severe heart condition. One of his friends, Simon Kaheru, posted on X that Cedric needed urgent financial support to carry out a heart transplant in the UK. He needs £300,000 or Shs 1.4 billion. Kaheru…
Dr Tanga Odoi, the NRM electoral chief, and former minister Joy Kabatsi were involved in a bitter exchange during a meeting convened to resolve an election petition involving candidates contesting for the party district chairperson position in Sembabule. The election, held last Friday, was marred by disputes between two candidates, Maj Gen Katirima Phinehas and…
Dr Patricia Ojangole, the managing director of Uganda Development Bank, has been appointed chairperson of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), the umbrella organization for development finance institutions in Africa. Dr. Ojangole’s appointment was announced during the 51st Ordinary General Assembly of AADFI, held on May 26, 2025, at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire…
Damali Ssali has been appointed country director of Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Uganda. The organisation’s mission is to improve the consumption of healthier diets for all, especially the most vulnerable, by improving the availability, affordability, desirability, and sustainability of nutritious and safe foods, and reducing the consumption of unhealthy and unsafe foods. Ssali,…
Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze’s husband, Henry Bakireke, yesterday appeared before the Grade Two Magistrate at Nabweru Magistrate’s Court on charges related to an unpaid debt of Shs 31.9 million. The case, brought forward by Dora Associates, stems from Bakileke’s failure to comply with a court order to settle the outstanding amount. According to Dora…
The High Court in Kampala has nullified the election of Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as MP for Kawempe North after a successful petition by NRM’s Faridah Nambi. In a ruling delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, the court found that the by-election held earlier this year did not comply with provisions of the Parliamentary Elections Act, and…
President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace the Parish Development Model (PDM) due to its significant potential to lift them out of poverty and create more employment opportunities than the government can provide. Speaking to residents in Nakasongola, Greater Luweero, Museveni emphasized that wealth creation at the grassroots level, particularly through commercial agriculture and small-scale…
Uganda will spend an additional Shs4.5 billion to renovate Uganda House, a government-owned commercial building in Nairobi that was torched during anti-tax protests in June 2024. This comes despite a Shs24.8 billion investment in earlier renovations and failed efforts to secure compensation through insurance or diplomatic channels. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee – Central…
A violent brawl broke out this morning at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court between supporters of Dr. Kizza Besigye and security personnel. The clash began when Ingrid Turinawe, a mobilizer for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), was assaulted by a plainclothes police officer who accused her of secretly filming him. In the ensuing chaos, the…
Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil) has secured a $ 36 million (Shs 133 billion) debt facility from Stanbic Bank Uganda to construct a second manufacturing facility. The new facility will increase production capacity for Qcil’s existing portfolio and enable the company to expand into new therapeutic areas, including the production of injectable medications. Qcil, founded…
The NRM Electoral Commission has released guidelines that will be followed during tomorrow’s (Friday) district/city structure elections across the country. In a statement, the party said that on the same day, expressions of interest, nominations, campaigns, and elections of Workers and Entrepreneurs Leagues at the district/city level will also take place. However, the party postponed…
In a quiet town on the outskirts of Kampala, a group of young men and women are redefining professional wrestling and have become an unlikely global sensation. They do not perform in a grand arena or have flashing lights, a jumbo screen, or even canvas laid over wood in their ring. Instead, bamboo sticks and…
The police have arrested youth activists who were marching to KCB Bank (Uganda) to protest thre bank’s decision to fund the East African Crude Oil Project (EACOP). Holding placards with words such as: “KCB should stop funding EACOP”, the youth were bundled onto police pickups and whisked to an unknown place. The arrest comes weeks…
Uganda’s missions abroad will have a steady supply of Uganda Waragi thanks to Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL). The firm signed a five year Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to supply Uganda Waragi and other locally made products. UBL Managing Director, Andrew Kilonzo, welcomed the move noting that it signals the public…
Parliament has begun scrutinizing a private member’s bill that seeks to define IPOD’s functions and streamline the criteria for public funding of political parties and organizations. The bill is the handiwork of Faith Nakut, the Napak Woman MP. The proposed legislation aims to formalize two organs within the National Consultative Forum: the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue…
Tensions are running high as the Parliament prepares for a contentious second reading of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025, scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The bill, which seeks to grant military courts the authority to try civilians under specific circumstances, has sparked widespread criticism from activists, legal experts, and opposition…
Leading Kenyan lawyer and activist Martha Karua was deported from Tanzania to prevent her from attending the court case of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Two colleagues accompanying her were also reportedly detained and deported after flying in from neighbouring Kenya. Tanzanian authorities have not yet commented. Lissu, the leader of Tanzania’s main opposition Chadema party,…
The Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) has named Kenneth Agutamba, Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Country Manager for Reputation and Corporate Communication, as the new chairperson of the Peer Committee on Marketing and Communication. He succeeds DFCU’s Jude Kansiime. Agutamba’s appointment follows a sector-wide nomination and consultation process that resulted in his unanimous endorsement. He will serve alongside…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has appreciated the support of various stakeholders for their role in mobilising the public to participate in the display of the register, which concluded on May 15. Simon Byabakama, the chairperson of the EC, however said there are still many activities that require public support as we head towards the 2026…
Activist and law student, Aloikin Praise Opoloje, has been named the winner of the EU Human Rights Defenders’ Award 2025. The award, which was presented during a ceremony on 15th May at the residence of the Ambassador of Sweden in Kampala, is given annually by the European Union to recognise an outstanding contribution by a…
Stanbic Bank Uganda’s new mortgage solution breaks financing barrier to home ownership. For most working Ugandans, the dream of owning a decent home remains just that—a dream. With soaring construction costs, high interest rates, and a complex mortgage application process, many lower-middle-class earners find themselves locked out of the property ladder. Despite the fact that…
Parliament has passed the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introducing a “near-duty” classification and effectively scrapping the longstanding Shs15,000 duty on agreements and mortgage deeds. The Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Hides and Skins Export Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025 were passed on Wednesday 14 May 2025 providing far-reaching implications for access to credit…
Prossy Mwanjuzi, the deputy RDC Mityana, has rescued a widow who was violently thrown out of her house by in-laws after the death of her husband. Four days after the burial of her husband, Sylvia Nalubega, a resident of Kibibi Garage A village in Mityana, faced the wrath of her in-laws who wanted to take…
In a move to accelerate Uganda’s transition from subsistence agriculture to a modern, industrialized agro-economy, Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), hosted the inaugural Consumer Convention 2025 in Kampala. The high-level forum attracted stakeholders from government, agribusiness, financial services, and the development community to discuss scalable…
Airtel Uganda has handed over Shs 37.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF), reinforcing its commitment to expanding digital connectivity across Uganda. This represents an 11.4% increase from last year’s contribution. The contribution represents 2% of Airtel Uganda’s gross annual revenue for the financial year ending 31st December 2024, in…
The EU ambassador, Jan Sadek, has underscored the enduring relevance of European values in today’s world and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to democracy, rule of law, and human rights — both within Europe and globally. Sadek made the remarks during celebrations to mark the EU Day last week. He noted, however, that sadly around the…
The NRM National Treasurer, Barbara Nekesa Oudo, has urged the people of the Busoga subregion to concentrate their efforts on combating household poverty through embracing empowerment programs of the government, like the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, among others. Nekesa made the call at Mbigiti Memorial Technical Institute in Makuutu town council, Bugweri during a…
Uganda Bikers Association (UBA), better known for their love of speed on motorbikes, has decided to slow down long enough to engage in city-to-city cleanliness campaigns. UBA kicked off this initiative with a Soroti city drive in late April, and they promise it will be a yearly commitment. Angela Semukutu, chairperson of the UBA, emphasized…
The Supreme Court has issued a temporary injunction stopping I&M Bank from recovering Shs 10. 3 billion from businessman Haruna Sentongo for defaulting on his debt. The injunction will last four months until Sentongo’s appeal against the bank concludes. Last month, the Court of Appeal dismissed an application by Sentongo to stop the bank from…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Office of the President to provide a detailed breakdown of Shs5 billion spent on the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit that was held in January 2024. The directive was issued during a session chaired by Muwanga Kivumbi, on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, where top officials from the Office…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the display exercise for persons with disabilities, the youth, and older persons until May 15, 2025. This exercise will run concurrently with the national display of the voters register, which also concludes on the same date. Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson of the EC announced urged members of these groups…
For the next seven days, over 150 schools are participating in the highly demanding, but exciting boot camp stage of the annual Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) taking place at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono District. Diana Ondoga, Head of Social Corporate Investment at Stanbic Bank said, “Here we take them through skilling on…
Are you are registered voter? Do you want to verify your voter details online? The National Voters Register display exercise by the Electoral Commission is currently ongoing. It ends on May 15. For those who want to check their details online, the process is very simple. First visit the online portal — https://ec.or.ug/register/. Enter your…
President Museveni has praised the people of Rwakitura for their active participation in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) village-level elections. The process involves verification of the party members’ register, electing village structures and LCI flag bearers. Museveni, who also serves as the NRM national acirman, personally oversaw the exercise in Rwakitura cell, Nshwerenkye parish, Kiruhura….
Stanbic Bank Uganda, through its for Her initiative, has partnered with UN Women to launch a transformative programme in the West Nile sub-region, targeting both refugee and host communities. The initiative is designed to empower women through digital inclusion, financial literacy, and sustainable livelihood support. “Our work in West Nile is grounded in the belief…
Rajiv Ruparelia, the son of business mogul Sudhir Ruparelia, is dead. Rajiv died in an accident in the early hours of today morning. According to a press statement from the police, Rajiv was driving a Nissan GTR from Kajjansi toward Munyonyo when he lost control and his vehicle collided with temporary pavements at a roundabout…
Justice Lydia Mugambe, 50, has been jailed for 6 years and 4 months by Oxford Crown Court today after being convicted of enslaving a young woman. She will serve the sentence in the UK. During her trial, prosecutors said Mugambe “took advantage of her status” over her victim by preventing her from holding down steady…
By Denis Waliggo In today’s rapidly evolving world, the creative industries hold immense potential for shaping livelihoods and driving economic growth. From fashion design to digital animation, interior design to graphic arts, creative fields not only satisfy personal passions but also provide significant career opportunities. However, the decision to pursue a creative program is not…
Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Uganda, once again demonstrated his golfing skills over the weekend during the Stanbic April Mug Challenge, ending up ranking in top 10 of competing players. He was amongst the first to tee off at 8am at the Uganda Golf Club at Kitante. “I am thrilled to…
By Joel Odota In January 2021, in the lead-up to Uganda’s general elections, President Museveni implemented a sweeping internet shutdown, temporarily disabling access to mobile money services and social media platforms to prevent what he termed “foreign interference” in Uganda’s political affairs. While general internet access and mobile money services were later restored, Facebook has…
President Museveni is expected to officially open the newly constructed All Saints Church of Uganda in Sembabule district today. The magnificient church, which cost billions of shillings, falls under the West Buganda Diocese. Enock Muhanga, the archdeacon said the function will be officiated by Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, the head of the Anglican Church in…
Local leaders in Makerere have vowed to combat all forms of crime in their area, particularly targeting youth involved in unlawful behaviors, including those engaging in homosexuality, which is prohibited in Uganda. Since 2023, area leaders have received reports that some youth residing in local hostels and rentals have been seducing others into homosexual activities….
