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Martha Karua deported from Tanzania

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,…

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Stanbic Bank’s Agutamba named chairman of UBA’s committee on Communication

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…

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Home Ownership: Why Stanbic Bank’s mortgage plan could be the game changer

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…

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MPs waive stamp duty on agreements, impose new tax on hides and skins exports

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…

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Stanbic Bank to fast-track Uganda’s agro-industrialization agenda

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…

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Airtel Uganda hands Shs 37.9 bn to UCC to support ICT coverage

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…

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NRM’s Nekesa challenges Busoga residents to focus on wealth creation ‎

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…

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Bikers launch city to city cleanliness campaign 

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…

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“Don’t sell Haruna Sentongo’s properties…for now,” Supreme Court orders bank

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…

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Museveni lauds NRM supporters for participating in village-level elections

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….

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Stanbic Bank Uganda, UN Women take financial literacy to women in refugee camps

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…

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Rajiv Ruparelia is dead!

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…

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Why choosing right creative programme can make or break your career

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…

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Museveni banned Facebook in 2021. So why do these agencies still use it?

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…

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Museveni to open church built by Sam Kutesa in Sembabule

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…

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Makerere: Leaders vow fight homosexuality after a female group ‘invades’ area

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….

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Namayanja praises Museveni for empowering women

Namayanja praises Museveni for empowering women The NRM Deputy Secretary General, Rose Namayanja, has praised President Museveni for empowering women and the girl-child in the various government sectors. ‎ ‎She was speaking during the belated Women’s Day celebrations at Semuto Primary School playgrounds in Nakaseke district. ‎ ‎Addressing the gathering, Namayanja credited the President with…

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Parliament sets up council to regulate sugar sector

Parliament has passed the Sugarcane (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which provides for a stakeholder council to self-regulate the sugarcane industry. The Sugarcane (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed during plenary sitting yesterday. The lawmakers approved a recommendation of the committee on Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, which first considered the Bill, to replace the Sugar Board as established…

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Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium ends with call for innovation, research

Professor Eric Mabonga, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Kampala International University (KIU), has emphasized the institution’s unwavering commitment to transforming health education through research, technology, and strategic partnerships. He made the remarks at the fifth Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium held at KIU’s  Teaching Hospital and Research Centre (KIU-THR) in Ishaka, Bushenyi. “KIU-THR remains committed to enhancing research…

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Airtel Uganda launches five new sites in Kabale

Airtel Uganda has launched five new network sites in Kabale Municipality in a bid to improve its network. The new sites are located at Kyetobokeire, Kekuubo, Nyabushabi, Rwakabara, Ahakempu – Katuna Road, Irimbo – Katuna Road, Mwanjari, and Kigongi, will enhance call clarity, boost internet speeds, and improve overall coverage. Speaking at the commissioning event,…

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