UNGU-XI Commander Urges Officers to Lead with Respect and Vigilance Amid Al-Shabaab Threat
Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of Uganda’s United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia, has called on his officers and department heads to lead with discipline, respect, and constant vigilance under the ongoing United Nations mandate. Speaking during a commander’s update briefing at the UNGU-XI headquarters in Mogadishu,
Police Dismisses Prof. Kateregga’s Claims, Cites Civil Jurisdiction in Domestic Dispute
The Uganda Police Force has refuted accusations by Professor Badru Kateregga, who alleged police inaction in a domestic dispute involving his wife, Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga. According to the Force, the matter lies beyond its legal remit and is more appropriately resolved through civil court proceedings. In a detailed statement released
UIBFS Unveils New Brand Identity During 12th Annual Graduation Ceremony
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) has officially unveiled its new brand identity during a momentous celebration that coincided with the 12th Annual Graduation Ceremony held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. The dual occasion marked a significant milestone for the Institute, symbolizing both its continued growth and
MTN Uganda equips St. John’s SS Nyabwina with an ICT lab, deepening digital inclusion in Sheema
MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation’s Digital Access Project, has today handed over a fully equipped ICT facility to St. John’s Secondary School Nyabwina in Sheema District, marking a major milestone in the telco’s efforts to bridge the digital divide in rural Uganda. The ICT lab consists of 10 modern computers, a
Simbamanyo’s Court Gambit Collapses as Equity Bank’s Sale Upheld
In a decisive blow to Simbamanyo Estates, the High Court (Commercial Division) has dismissed the company’s high-profile lawsuit challenging the 2020 sale of its prime property, Simbamanyo House, to businessman Sudhir Ruparelia. The ruling affirms that the transaction — triggered by an $8.1 million loan default — was entirely legal.
Nandutu Confesses to Receiving Iron Sheets in Karamoja Aid Scandal
Agnes Nandutu, the former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, has confessed to receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities. She made the admission while appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court, following several missed appearances. Nandutu was summoned after failing to appear in court on four prior occasions to defend herself. Earlier,
Uganda Development Bank to Host Inaugural Summit on Africa’s Development Finance
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) is gearing up to host a first-of-its-kind event that could reshape the trajectory of Africa’s development finance landscape. From September 1–2, 2025, the inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit will take place at the Speke Resort Convention Centre, drawing more than 400 influential voices from across the
Kenny Fihla Embarks on East Africa Roadshow, Reaffirms Absa’s Commitment to Uganda
Absa Group Chief Executive Officer Kenny Fihla visited Uganda this week as part of his first strategic East Africa roadshow since assuming the role last month. The visit underscores Absa’s commitment to deepening client relationships, supporting regional integration, and reinforcing its long-term investment in East Africa’s economic growth. The roadshow,
Africa’s Business Heroes Unveils Top 50 Finalists for 2025 Edition
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 50 finalists of its 2025 Prize Competition—marking a record-breaking year for participation and regional representation. This year, ABH received 32,000 applications, the highest in the competition’s history, with submissions from all 54 African countries –
Land Value Capture: Unlocking Urban Value and Financing Inclusive Growth in Africa’s Informal Settlements
By Christopher Burke In the early morning, the sounds of life pulse through the narrow lanes of Kasokoso, five kilometres from the centre of Kampala. Pedestrians weave between tin-roofed houses, vendors set up makeshift stalls and the scent of charcoal mingles with hope and hustle. Beneath this energy lies a
