Yadea partners with Spiro to accelerate electric mobility across Africa
Spiro has signed a partnership with Yadea to scale accessible and sustainable electric transport across Africa. The strategic partnership combines Yadea’s global manufacturing and R&D capabilities with Spiro’s operational network and battery-swapping ecosystem across seven countries. Together, the companies aim to build a scalable, commercially sustainable EV framework serving millions
Museveni orders review of proposal to build commercial complex at City Square
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Minsa Kabanda, to study a proposal seeking to redevelop Kampala City Square into a modern solar powered commercial complex and return to him with recommendations after consultations with Kampala Capital City Authority. In a directive dated
Tooro Kingdom shuts out journalists ahead of King Oyo’s send-off
A section of journalists has been blocked from accessing Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal ahead of the send-off of the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Security agencies initially told journalists that access restrictions were linked to a ban on mobile phones at the palace.
Shilling slides to 25-year low as dollar demand intensifies
The Uganda shilling weakened sharply against the US dollar this week, touching a 25-year low of 3,870/3,880 on Friday morning as strong demand for hard currency from corporates, importers, interbank and offshore players outpaced available dollar inflows. The shilling opened the week at 3,775/3,785, with dollar demand from importers and
Stanbic Donates Solar Street Lights Worth Shs 100 Million to Kabale University
Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated 35 solar-powered street lights valued at approximately Shs 100 million to Kabale University as part of activities marking the bank’s 35 years of operations in Uganda under the Standard Bank Group. The donation will improve safety, security and visibility across the university campus while promoting
Chemical weapons fears grow as Sudan war intensifies
Sudanese sources have expressed fears that Sudanese army forces, along with their Islamist allies and armed movements, could use chemical weapons in Damazin, Blue Nile State, amid new U.S. media reports confirming the use of such weapons by forces under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to what was published by Sudan
French Ambassador Warns Over Kampala Pollution
French Ambassador to Uganda Virginie Leroy has called for greater investment in cleaner transport, warning that the level of pollution in Kampala is a major concern. Leroy made the remarks on Monday during the opening of a new RUBiS Energy Uganda fuel station in Kulambiro, Kampala, where the company also
Kabanda appointed Petroleum Authority executive director
The Board of Directors of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has appointed Fred Kabanda as the Authority’s new executive director, effective December 1, 2026. Kabanda’s appointment follows the successful completion of the recruitment and onboarding process, according to PAU. He brings more than 30 years of experience in Uganda’s
‘We are under house arrest,’ Queen Mother Kemigisa says
Queen Mother of Tooro, Her Majesty Best Kemigisa, has claimed that she and other members of the royal family have been placed under house arrest at Karuzika Royal Palace, days before the burial of her son, the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Kemigisa said security forces had
Prince Kijanangoma accepted to lead Tooro Kingdom- Babiito clan
Prince Edward Kijanangoma accepted the responsibility to lead the Tooro Kingdom after being selected by the Babiito clan to succeed the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the clan has said. Kijanangoma was named the next King of Tooro on Wednesday following the death of King Oyo, who
