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
KFC to Reveal Its Secret Recipe in Historic Move
In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the quick-service restaurant industry, KFC Africa has announced it will do the unthinkable reveal its legendary secret recipe. Long guarded with near-mythical secrecy, the recipe has been one of the world’s most closely held corporate secrets, with only a few individuals
UDB Wins Global Sustainability Award
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has won the Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement Award in the Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Award 2025 at this year’s Global Sustainable Finance Conference in Germany. Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director, Uganda Development Bank, received the award on Thursday September 25 during the Global Sustainable Finance Conference which ran from
Sseggona: Even Before the Mpuuga Scenario, NUP Wanted Us out
Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona has revealed that he and several other former Democratic Party (DP) members were being pushed out of the National Unity Platform (NUP) long before the controversy surrounding former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga. Sseggona made the remarks just two days after the party denied him
Inside Bobi Wine’s 11 point Manifesto to claim power
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, has launched his campaign trail in Jinja with the unveiling of his manifesto dubbed “A New Uganda Now.” The launch happened barely a week since his nomination. He is among the eight presidential candidates in the race.
Sseggona, Ssewanyana, Bagala, Nyeko Fail to Secure NUP Tickets
A number of sitting Members of Parliament, including Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona, Makindye East MP Allan Ssewanyana, and Mityana District Woman MP Joyce Bagala, have failed to secure party endorsements from the National Unity Platform (NUP) ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The announcement was made by the NUP
Uganda Baati to Showcase Trusted Building Solutions at UMA Trade Fair
Uganda Baati Limited has confirmed its participation in the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, set to take place from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo. Organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), the trade fair is one of the country’s largest exhibitions, attracting over
Diamond Trust Bank exits Burundi market after sale of stake
The Board of Directors of Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB) has announced plans to sell its 83.67% stake in DTB Burundi to a consortium of primarily Burundian investors, including the bank’s existing minority shareholder, following the signing of a conditional sale and purchase agreement. According to DTB, the transaction serves
Ssenyonyi, others Secure NUP Ticket ahead of 2026 Elections
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, is among those handed a parliamentary ticket ahead of the nomination exercise scheduled for October, Daily Star has learned. The National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee, led by its chairperson Harriet Chemutai, has officially released the list of parliamentary candidates
