Uganda secures Shs 1.7 billion to support emergency flood and landslide response
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a grant of $500,000 (Shs 1,733,308,500) from its Special Relief Fund to support Uganda’s Relief Emergency Response Project. The financing will provide urgent assistance to communities severely affected by floods and landslides in the Bulambuli, Kasese and
UDB secures Shs 103 billion to boost economic growth
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has successfully disbursed a USD 30 Million (Shs 103.9 billion) financing facility to Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL) in Uganda. This strategic facility marks ICD’s first Line of Finance transaction in
French Embassy, Stanbic partner to train start-ups for green economy
The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has signed a new grant agreement with the Embassy of France in Uganda to finance the Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator for Entrepreneurship Program. The program, which targets the youth and women in the Kampala Metropolitan Area and the Albertine Region, aims to promote
Your strike is illegal: Govt orders teachers to return to class
The Government of Uganda has labelled the ongoing industrial action by some teachers and the planned strike by local government workers as illegal, urging all public officers involved to resume duties within a week or risk being considered as having resigned. In a statement issued by the Minister of Public
Court Dismisses Akena’s Petition Over Presidential Nominations
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena, who sought to compel the Electoral Commission (EC) to nominate him as a presidential candidate. Akena had approached the court after the EC blocked both him and his rival, Denis Enap Adim, from being
AIGP Kataratambi Charles Passes Away
The Uganda Police Force is mourning the loss of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Kataratambi Charles, who passed away earlier today, 2 October 2025. A statement released by the police confirmed the passing of AIGP Kataratambi, who was serving as the Director of Human Rights and Legal Services. “The
Response efforts slowing down DRC Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are beginning to slow down the spread of the virus. Cases reported over the past three weeks are showing early signs of a downward trend. However, maintaining and ramping up control measures remain critical in stopping the outbreak.
Police nabs Alien Skin over murder
Uganda Police has arrested controversial musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, following the murder of Wilfred Namuwaya, a TikToker and former dancer in the Fangone Forest group, known by his stage name Top Dancer. The singer was arrested earlier today. The incident has sparked public outrage after disturbing
Why Former Congolese president sentenced to death
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country’s eastern region. Kabila was convicted on Friday by a
Court Blocks Besigye from Speaking Out After 10 Months in Prison
High Court Justice Emmanuel Baguma has blocked former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye from raising his concerns in court after spending 10 months in prison. Besigye sought to raise a concern during court proceedings; however, the presiding judge directed him to channel it through his legal team. “I wish to
