Banking Leaders Rally for Gender Inclusion at Women in Finance Conference
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) and aBi Finance, today hosted the 3rd Edition of the Women in Banking and Finance Conference at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, bringing together top industry leaders to champion gender inclusion in the financial
Museveni to Address Parliament Amid Among Explosive Corruption Probe
President Yoweri Museveni is expected to address Parliament on corruption following the election of a new Speaker and Deputy Speaker at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The anticipated address comes against the backdrop of an intensifying corruption probe involving former Speaker Anita Annet Among, who has been under house arrest for nearly
Inside Parliament: How Uganda’s Speaker, Deputy Speaker Are Elected
Legislators are set to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker during the first sitting of the first meeting of the First Session of the 12th Parliament. The 12th Parliament comprises 527 MPs, including elected representatives and ex-officio members, all of whom took their oaths in May 2026. The exercise will
Three URA Staff Killed in Elephant Crash Near Karuma
Three Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) staff members have died in a tragic road crash after their vehicle collided with an elephant along the Kampala–Gulu highway near Karuma. The fatal accident, confirmed by police and wildlife authorities on Sunday, occurred on a stretch bordering Murchison Falls National Park, an area notorious
I’m Not Senile’— Museveni Hits Back at Mwenda in Sharp Exchange
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has strongly defended Uganda’s industrialisation and value-addition agenda, accusing veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda of consistently undermining local innovation, wealth creation programmes and strategic national development projects. In a lengthy and sharply worded statement released on his official X account on Saturday, Museveni dismissed
Stanbic Schools Championship Advances 12 Schools in Race for Shs150 Million Prize Pool
Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled the 12 regional finalists advancing to the national stage of the Stanbic National Schools Championship, with the grand finale scheduled for August this year. The finalists emerged after an intensive five-day boot camp held at Gayaza High School in Wakiso District, where more than 200
Uganda shields fuel supply from global shocks, expands storage capacity
Uganda has maintained stable fuel supplies despite ongoing turbulence in global oil markets, with government moving to strengthen strategic reserves and diversify import sources. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre on Friday, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Eng. Irene Pauline Bateebe, said the country continues
Ebola cases rise to five as health worker, driver test positive
Uganda’s confirmed Ebola cases have increased to five following the detection of three new infections, including a health worker and a driver linked to the country’s first case. The Ministry of Health said the two Ugandans were already identified among known contacts and had been under close monitoring before testing
KCCA tightens grip on noise pollution amid rising complaints in Kampala
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has stepped up enforcement against noise pollution, putting bars, churches and entertainment venues on notice as complaints from residents continue to rise. In a public notice the authority warned operators of nightclubs, restaurants, concerts, live bands, DJs and worship centres to comply with national noise
Uganda’s Oil Will Create Opportunity, But Without Liquidity, Many Will Watch It Pass
By Timothy Wilkins Okanya For years, Uganda’s oil story has been told in the future tense. We’ve navigated a decade of discoveries in the Albertine Graben, sat through marathon negotiations, and watched the rigs rise with a mix of patience and prayer. But the wait is over. With the First
