Pesapal and Pezesha Launch Data-Driven Credit Pilot for Ugandan SMEs
Pesapal Uganda has announced a strategic partnership with fintech company Pezesha to pilot a data-driven credit facility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. The initiative is part of Pesapal’s broader commitment to advancing financial inclusion, especially at a time when nearly 60% of Ugandan adults lack access to
Bobi Wine: Some presidential Opponents Are ‘Fake’ Candidates
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has revealed that some opposition presidential candidates are fake. Kyagulanyi said some of the opposition presidential candidates are fake and planted by the ruling government. Earlier this week, the Electoral Commission cleared eight candidates to
Court Issues Criminal Summons Against Land Broke Kamoga
The Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued criminal summons against land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga, who is facing fresh charges of forgery. The summons, signed by Grade One Magistrate Edgar Tusiime, require Kamoga to appear in court on Monday, 29th September 2025, for plea-taking. Kamoga is accused of forging the
Uganda’s 2026 Ballot: Meet the eight presidential candidates
In what is shaping up to be one of Uganda’s most tightly controlled election cycles in recent memory, the Electoral Commission has cleared eight candidates to contest the 2026 presidential election. The eight include; Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine (National Unity Platform -NUP), Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (National Resistance Movement
EACOP, Buganda Kingdom partner to Promote Tree Growing and Community Sports Centre
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. and the Buganda Kingdom have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration on environmental conservation and community development initiatives. The partnership will focus on two flagship projects: large-scale tree growing under the Kingdom’s Ekibira Kya Kabaka initiative, and
Bobi Wine: Be My Shield, Courage and Strength Ahead of 2026 Elections
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has called on his supporters to be his “shield, eye, courage, and strength” as Uganda heads into the 2026 presidential elections. Kyagulanyi made the remarks shortly after his official nomination as a presidential candidate
Empowering Kampala’s Youth through Secure Land Tenure
By Christopher Burke Uganda’s urban population is rapidly expanding and nowhere is this more visible than in Kampala. The capital city has experienced significant growth in informal settlements over the past two decades, driven largely by young people migrating in search of employment and affordable housing. Today, an estimated 60 percent
Police Arrest Ssewanyana Ahead of Bobi Wine’s Nomination
Police have arrested Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana ahead of Bobi Wine’s Presidential Nomination, Daily Star has learned. The MP was arrested alongside a group of boda-boda riders at Lweza Junction, ahead of the presidential nomination of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity
Police Launch Manhunt for Alien Skin Over Murder of Top Dancer
The Uganda Police have launched a manhunt for 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 incident has sparked public outrage after disturbing footage emerged
Nandala Mafabi: We Are Not Here to Undo What Museveni Has Achieved
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has revealed his plans to transform Uganda’s economy ahead of the 2026 presidential elections. Mafabi is scheduled to be nominated later today, alongside National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. The two
