The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has visited the family of Sam Mugumya, who has been missing since last year, following renewed public attention sparked by a video circulating on social media. A delegation led by ULS Vice President Asiimwe Anthony, accompanied by the Society’s Secretary, Treasurer and other council members, travelled to Rukungiri to meet…
Between December 2012 and June 2014, William Barigye, an employee at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, discovered that money meant for him had been going to another person’s account at PostBank (now Pearl Bank). Barigye worked as an assistant commissioner in the Legal and Inspectorate Services Department. He maintained his personal bank account at Centenary…
President Museveni has formally reaffirmed Uganda’s support for Olara Otunnu’s candidature for the position of secretary general of the United Nations. Introducing Otunnu to the diplomats at State House Entebbe, Museveni described him as a distinguished Ugandan statesman and experienced diplomat whose long service within the United Nations system makes him well qualified to lead…
Posta Uganda has launched a new five-year strategic plan aimed at transforming its services through digital technology, improving customer service and creating more employment opportunities. The strategy covers the period 2025/2026 to 2029/2030 and is built on three key pillars: service delivery standards, a client charter and a strategic plan. It is guided by the…
Former Kyadondo East parliamentary candidate and lawyer Maria Nassali Masereka has publicly denied authorising a notice of intention to sue the Kabaka over the implementation of a 2013 agreement between the Buganda Kingdom and the Baruuli Cultural Institution. Speaking to journalists at her office in Kampala, Nassali said she only recently became aware of the…
The government has appealed to the United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates to lift travel restrictions imposed on Ugandan travellers following the country’s Ebola outbreak. Speaking at a joint press briefing, the minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, said Uganda has already been declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), making the…
Joweria Nakku thought the Shs68 million she had saved in her Stanbic Bank account was safe. She had opened the savings account in 2001 and mainly used it to keep money rather than make frequent withdrawals. But the account had remained largely inactive for years except for a regular monthly insurance deduction. Her problems began…
Industrial development is often measured by the number of kilometres of pipeline built, tonnes of steel installed, or energy generated. However, another important measure is who gets the opportunity to build that development. Across Uganda and Tanzania, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) says it is helping to change long held beliefs that technical…
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has urged accounting officers to fully implement the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system in the 100 government entities where it has already been rolled out. The call was made during a training session for accounting officers held at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Kampala….
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the CDF, has appointed Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru as the acting commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC). In a statement Col Chris Magezi, the acting spokesperson of the UPDF said Nyakikuru has also been granted the acting rank of Major General. Nyakikuru over from Maj Gen David Mugisha, who is…
The minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sanjay Tanna has called on the Indian community in Uganda to take advantage of the country’s favourable investment climate and continue investing in the country’s economic development. Tanna made the remarks during a ceremony that honoured three distinguished public servants of Indian origin. They included Tanna himself, High…
The deputy governor of the Bank of Uganda Prof Augustus Nuwagaba, has urged Ugandans living abroad to play a bigger role in the country’s economic transformation by turning remittances into long-term investments. Speaking during Equity Bank Uganda’s 2026 Diaspora Webinar, Nuwagaba said the diaspora should take ownership of Uganda’s economic story and demonstrate its contribution…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has finalised plans to strengthen waste management across the five divisions of Kampala as it seeks to improve cleanliness in the city. The initiative will cover Makindye, Kawempe, Central, Nakawa and Lubaga divisions. Speaking during an interview with Bbeg Media, the KCCA director of Public Health and Environment, Dr Sarah…
Julius Tumwesigye, the former finance manager of Prestige Driving School, has been ordered by the court to refund Shs170.52 million to the company that he irregularly received and retained from the firm’s bank account without lawful justification. Justice Bernard Namanya also awarded the company Shs10 million in general damages, in a ruling that underlines the…
A total of 165 women-led enterprises have graduated from the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, a programme aimed at strengthening women entrepreneurship, creating green jobs and supporting Uganda’s transition to a sustainable economy. The graduates completed Cohorts One to Four of the programme, which is implemented by Stanbic Business Incubator Limited…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has apologised to residents of Makindye for delays in collecting garbage following last week’s national clean-up exercise. KCCA executive director Sharifa Buzeki made the apology while leading a Weyonje community clean-up exercise in Kakungulu Zone, Kibuli Parish, Makindye. “I want to thank the residents of this area and apologise for…
The High Court has dismissed an application by two directors of KK Electrical Company (U) Limited seeking to stop their prosecution over allegations of tax evasion and VAT fraud. The court ruled that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) acted lawfully in deciding to prosecute Mahmood Kasule and Henry Kasirye Masanganzira, the directors, who had gone to…
Uganda’s diaspora continues to send record amounts of money back home, and Equity Bank Uganda is stepping up efforts to help turn those remittances into long-term investments that create businesses, jobs and sustainable wealth. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the bank will host the latest edition of its Equity Diaspora Webinar Series. The initiative is…
African youth are more optimistic about the future of their countries and the continent, but they say governments must create jobs, fight corruption and give young people a greater voice in decision making. The findings are contained in the 2026 African Youth Survey, which interviewed 4,901 young people aged between 18 and 24 across 16…
The government has announced plans to introduce new laws to regulate the use of internet platforms, including TikTok, as part of efforts to curb online abuse and promote responsible use of digital technologies. Speaking at the 2026 Uganda Internet Governance Forum held at Sheraton, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, said…
DFCU Bank has told shareholders to brace for a loss in the first half of 2026, and at the heart of the financial pain is a legal battle in London pitting the bank against tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia and his family. In a profit warning issued to the Uganda Securities Exchange on July 30, 2026, the…
The High Court has dismissed an application by Dei Industries International and its proprietor, Dr Matthias Magoola, seeking to halt an ongoing independent audit process in their legal battle with Equity Bank Uganda Ltd and Equity Bank Kenya over a long-standing loan. Justice Susan Abinyo said Dei Industries and Magoola had failed to prove that…
Smart Protus Magara, a Ugandan who fleeced two Tanzanian businessmen of Shs500 million through the D9 investment scheme, has been ordered to refund them all the money with interest after the court discovered that the money had been deposited into his personal bank account and was never properly accounted for. Justice Bernard Namanya ruled that…
The Electoral Commission has announced a fresh voter registration exercise and residual LC1 elections in villages where polling did not take place during the recently concluded nationwide elections. Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, said fresh registration of village voters will be conducted on Thursday, July 30, while the updated voters’ register will be displayed on…
Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has reopened the long-running Temangalo land controversy, summoning businessman Amos Nzeyi to explain why he continues to occupy part of land that was bought by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) more than 15 years ago. The committee reached the decision after hearing that Nzeyi,…
The government has apologised to Ugandans for the widespread power outages experienced across the country in recent weeks, saying the interruptions are the result of ongoing electricity infrastructure upgrades. Speaking at a media briefing, the minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr Monica Musenero, acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the outages and appealed to the…
Lately, I find myself watching the TV less and less. By TV, I mean the channels available to me. From UBC TV, Bukedde TV, NBS TV, TV West to Salt Media TV and others. I will occassionally still sit long enough to watch a 20 minute broadcast from CNN, Aljazeera and BBC but that is…
For nearly two decades, Olara Otunnu called President Museveni a mastermind of genocide in northern Uganda. Then Otunnu was working as the UN’s special representative for children and armed conflict and was in contention to become secretary-general. Uganda refused to back him, his diplomatic passport was revoked, and he was left with little choice but…
By Joseph Ngor Deng Matem Every day, somewhere in South Sudan, a family is struggling. Some overcome their problems, while others quietly fall apart. Most of these stories never make the news, yet they affect children, parents, and entire communities. That is why I chose the title Before We Lose Another Family. It is a…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has committed Shs200 million towards the second edition of the Independence Marathon, a national run aimed at raising awareness about maternal and newborn deaths while raising money to improve maternal healthcare services. The marathon, organised under the theme “Save a Mother,” will take place on October 4. Money raised from the event…
A family investment that began with hopes of building retirement homes in Naguru has ended in a costly court battle, with the High Court ordering Denis Tindyebwa and his wife, Christine Tindyebwa, to refund Shs 991 million to Geoffrey Tindyebwa and his wife, Lillian Njeri Tindyebwa. Justice Patience Rubagumya ruled that Geoffrey Tindyebwa had failed…
MPs have questioned the credibility of the appointment of Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Acting chief executive officer Protazio Sande, saying the process that led to his appointment appears to have raised legal and governance concerns. The concerns emerged when the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) met officials from the Insurance Regulatory…
Nation Media Group Uganda has announced that it is resuming operations, a month after its television, radio, print and digital platforms were forced off air by the military. In a statement dated July 28, 2026, the group’s chairman, Joe Muganda, said services would be restored gradually as the company completed what he called necessary operational…
President Museveni has pledged government support for the establishment of the $200 million Nonda Coffee Park in Nakaseke, a major agro-industrial project expected to strengthen Uganda’s coffee industry by adding value, creating jobs, and increasing export earnings. Museveni made the commitment during a meeting at State House Entebbe with a delegation from Nonda Coffee Park…
The High Court has ordered Monitor Publications, NTV Uganda and its reporter Deogratious Wamala to jointly pay lawyer Silver Kayondo Shs185 million for infringing on his copyright, falsely attributing statements to him and misrepresenting his views. Justice Dr Ginamia Melody Ngwatu also ordered the media organisations to publish an apology on their print and online…
One of the nine people accused in a case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja has told court that he was never the manager of Kayanja’s Kiryandongo farm, contradicting what the prosecution said was his previous position. Regan Ssentongo made the remarks during cross examination before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Adams Byarugaba as the prosecution continued presenting…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has set its sights on winning more than 90% of the LC 1 elections, urging its supporters across the country to turn out in large numbers and vote for the party’s official flag bearers. The elections will be held tomorrow, July 28. The party’s electoral commission said the party was…
Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth has urged MPs serving on the Public Accounts Committees (PAC) to carry out their oversight role with fairness, professionalism and independence, saying the committees should protect public trust rather than become platforms for political score-settling. Oboth-Oboth made the remarks while closing a two-day induction seminar for members of the Public Accounts Committees…
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), through Stanbic Bank Uganda and its non-profit arm, Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL), has launched two programmes aimed at empowering more than 10,000 low-income women entrepreneurs and 100 horticulture farmers in northern Uganda. The Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) programme, supported by the Gates Foundation, and the Albertine Agribusiness Development Programme…
The Industrial Court has ruled that Cavendish University was right to dismiss a senior lecturer, Dr Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya, after discovering that he held two full-time jobs, at Cavendish and Makerere University. Cavendish University is a private university based in Nsambya, Kampala. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in law, business, health sciences, information technology…
Equity Group Holdings says its customers across the region, including in Uganda, are increasingly choosing to bank online rather than visit a branch, as the group pushes ahead with a technology-led transformation. According to the group’s quarter 1 2026 investor briefing, 98.3% of all transactions across the group now happen outside branches, and 89.5% are…
Isaac Katende, popularly known as Kasuku, has been ranked Uganda’s leading social media influencer, while Sheila Price has emerged as the country’s top TikToker, according to the latest Uganda national media survey by Market Intelligence Group (MIG). The findings are based on data collected from all 146 districts across Uganda and form part of the…
The World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have pledged to support school feeding programmes in Karamoja as the government expands emergency food distribution to households across the sub-region. The commitment comes as the government intensifies efforts to address food insecurity affecting thousands of families while at the same time urging communities to become self-reliant and…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) secretary general Richard Todwong has warned newly elected Women Council chairpersons and other party leaders against supporting independent candidates in tomorrow’s LC 1 elections. Todwong issued the warning in Nwoyawhere he said the party had adopted a zero tolerance approach to indiscipline and would take action against leaders found campaigning…
Makindye mayor Yasini Omari has criticised ministers who failed to turn up for the government’s mandatory monthly cleaning exercise today, saying they should resign if they cannot follow directives they helped put in place. Speaking to journalists during the cleanup at Kibuli in Makindye, Omari said a shortage of garbage trucks had undermined the exercise….
CoRSU Hospital has launched the third edition of the CoRSU Disability Walk. The nationwide fundraising campaign aims to raise Shs400 million to provide surgery and rehabilitation services for 100 children living with disabilities. The annual charity walk will take place on October 4, 2026, at the MUBS Sports Ground and is expected to attract thousands…
The Bank of Uganda has assured central bank governors from across the East African Community (EAC) that interest rates remain stable across the region, strengthening efforts to establish the long-awaited East African Monetary Union. The assurance was given by the Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, who also chairs the EAC Monetary…
Local leaders in Lubaga have appealed to candidates and voters to maintain peace during the Local Council I (LC1) elections scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, following incidents of violence reported in some parts of the country during the recently concluded Women’s Council elections. The Deputy RDC for Lubaga, Moses Ariho, appealed during a meeting with…
South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to the East African Community’s plan to establish a Monetary Union by 2031. Speaking at the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community Monetary Affairs Committee in Kampala on Friday, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Weituy Luony Babouth, said the committee remains a key…
The government has officially launched Uganda’s first locally manufactured magnesium sulphate injection, a life-saving medicine used to prevent and treat eclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication caused by severe high blood pressure that is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths. The injection is being produced by Piston Medical Limited at its manufacturing plant in…
