How dfcu’s USSD Code *240# Platform is Bringing Banking to Every Ugandan
A Conversation with Isaac Birigwa, Head of Cards and Payments at dfcu Bank has revamped its *USSD 240# platform, making banking easier, faster, and more inclusive for Ugandans. With no need for smartphones, internet, or airtime, customers can check balances, transfer money, pay bills, buy airtime, apply for loans, and
Entebbe International Airport Records Busiest Month Ever
Entebbe International Airport recorded its busiest month on record in July 2025, with 230,577 passengers passing through its gates, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). UCAA spokesperson Vianney Luggya described the milestone as the highest monthly traffic the airport has ever achieved. The breakdown reveals 119,127 arrivals and
Uganda Strikes Deal With U.S. to Receive Deported Migrants Amid Rights Concerns
Uganda has reached a deportation agreement with the United States to accept an unspecified number of African and Asian migrants who had sought asylum along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to reports by CBS News. The bilateral deal comes as part of former President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts to enforce mass
Search for Uganda’s Next Tourism Ambassadors Kicks Off with Glamorous Unveiling in Kampala
Uganda officially launched its nationwide search for the next generation of tourism ambassadors with the unveiling of over 30 contestants at a vibrant ceremony held at Emin Pasha Hotel in Kampala. The event marked the official start of the 13th edition of Miss Tourism Uganda, with this year’s grand finale
Magogo Defends Uganda Cranes’ Team Hotel, Rallies Fans Ahead of Knockout Clash
As the Uganda Cranes secure a spot in the knockout stages of the ongoing continental football tournament, FUFA President Moses Magogo has responded to growing public criticism over the team’s preparations most notably, concerns surrounding their accommodation and called for continued fan support ahead of a crucial tie against Senegal.
Can Nsereko Break the Museveni–Bobi Wine Grip in 2026?
Kampala Central MP and President of the Ecological Party of Uganda, Muhammad Nsereko, has officially entered the 2026 presidential race after picking up nomination forms from the Electoral Commission. Nsereko now joins a growing list of over 175 presidential aspirants eyeing Uganda’s top seat, including long-time incumbent President Yoweri Museveni
IGG: Over 35% of Public Servants Paid Shs 29 billion Bribes to Get Jobs
Over 35% of public servants in Uganda paid bribes to secure their jobs, and many of those hired may not have been the most qualified or suitable candidates, according to Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya. The findings follow a comprehensive investigation by the Inspectorate of Government into the
Africa rallies new financing models to shield communities from climate-driven health crises
As rising heat waves, floods, and droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, governments, innovators, and partners are charting a new path to protect the continent’s most vulnerable communities. At a two-day regional workshop in Nairobi, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the
MP Ssekikubo Denounces NRM Over Rwashande Victory
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has publicly denounced the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, accusing it of greed and losing its ideological direction. This follows the dismissal of his petition against retired Brigadier Emmanuel Rwashande’s victory in the recent party primaries. On Tuesday, the NRM elections tribunal threw out
Strike Chaos: Nabbanja Halts Meeting as Traders Demand Release of Arrested Colleagues
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has been forced to adjourn a meeting with Kampala traders after tensions escalated over the continued detention of more than 15 traders arrested during the ongoing strike. According to a police report read at the meeting, the traders who were arrested on the first day of the
