65 Years On: How Yuri Gagarin Opened the Path to the Stars
Sixty-five years ago, on April 12, 1961, a single human orbit changed the course of history and redefined humanity’s place in the universe. On that morning, a Soviet rocket lifted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome carrying a young pilot whose name would become synonymous with the dawn of the space age.
KCB Bets on Chess to Shape Uganda’s Next Generation of Thinkers
In a bold shift from traditional corporate sponsorships, KCB Bank Uganda is turning to the chessboard to shape the country’s future thinkers, launching a national schools tournament aimed at sharpening young minds beyond the classroom. Unveiled this week, the inaugural National Schools Chess Tournament is being positioned not just as
Journalist Injured as Prisons Vehicle Rams Media at Ggaba Court
Journalist Ronald Mulwana has been rushed to hospital after a Prisons vehicle transporting suspect Christopher Okello Onyum rammed into members of the media at Ggaba Community Church grounds in Makindye Division, where his trial is ongoing. Mulwana had been assigned to cover court proceedings involving Okello Onyum, the prime suspect
Grief as Archbishop Kaziimba’s Father Dies at Mengo Hospital
The father of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, Mr. Besweri Kaddu, has passed on. Mr. Kaddu passed away yesterday at Mengo Hospital, where he had been hospitalised. His death was confirmed by Archbishop Kaziimba. “Brother Bishops and Maamas, clergy, and
Court Slaps MTN Uganda With Shs 50M Penalty for trespass
The Court of Appeal has ordered MTN Uganda Limited to pay Shs 50 million in general damages for trespassing on the land of Ocur Odwe Julius Peter in Dokolo District. In 2012, MTN Uganda embarked on a project to extend telecommunications connectivity to Dokolo District. During the implementation of the
Pearl Bank Surges as Wendi Wallet Hits Ushs 240.5 Billion in Deposits
A quiet but meaningful shift is unfolding in Uganda’s financial sector, one that is beginning to redefine what a local bank can become. Pearl Bank’s results for the year ended December 2025 point to a strong growth story. Profit after tax rose by 34 percent to Shs 47.3 billion, customer
UPDF, Leaders Convene to Strengthen Peace Efforts in Karamoja
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), through its 3rd Infantry Division in collaboration with the Directorate of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), has convened a four-day engagement with community, civil, and political leaders from the Karamoja sub-region. The seminar, which opened in Soroti, aims to formulate practical strategies to strengthen peace and
Kaabong hospital gets upgraded laboratory to boost diagnostics
A newly constructed and upgraded laboratory has been commissioned at Kaabong General Hospital in the Karamoja sub-region, in a move expected to strengthen diagnostic services and disease surveillance. The facility, funded by the U.S. Department of State at a cost of approximately $400,000, is expected to improve detection and response
VFS Global opens Entebbe centre to expand UK visa services
Residents seeking visas to the United Kingdom can now submit applications from Entebbe following the expansion of services by VFS Global. The company announced that Ugandan applicants are now able to book appointments at its Premium Application Centre in Entebbe, in response to growing outbound travel demand. The UK Premium
Qualcomm selects 10 African startups for 2026 Make in Africa programme
US technology firm Qualcomm has announced the selection of 10 startups for the 2026 edition of its Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme, an equity-free initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem through mentorship, training, and intellectual property support. The programme is part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform and
