CCBA invests in Africa’s leadership potential through EDGE
Thirty-one leaders from across 12 African countries have graduated from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s (CCBA) EDGE Senior Leadership Acceleration Programme, marking the completion of the programme’s second generation and the first pan-African EDGE cohort. Created by CCBA, EDGE is the company’s flagship senior leadership development programme. Building on previous participation from
Teso MPs ask Museveni to intervene in Elwelu arrest, warn of unrest
Members of the Teso Parliamentary Group have appealed to President Museveni to intervene in the arrest of retired Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, warning that the handling of the former army commander’s case could trigger unrest in the subregion. The legislators want the government to pursue dialogue with concerned stakeholders, arguing
Uganda Martyrs University ordered to pay former employee Shs 8M over delayed gratuity
The High Court has ordered Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), Nkozi, to pay a former employee Shs 8 million in general damages for delaying payment of his gratuity and terminal benefits for about six years after his employment contract expired. The Industrial Division of the High Court awarded Oyo Vincent Shs
Army court sentences two informers to death over staged bombings
The General Court Martial has sentenced two former army informers to death for their roles in orchestrating two staged suicide bombings that claimed the lives of two women in Kampala, rejecting pleas for leniency despite their admission of guilt. Adil Walusansa and Hamza Lyavala were handed the death penalty on
Luyombya secures reprieve as court freezes removal from Nakawa council seat
National Unity Platform (NUP) councillor Godfrey Luyombya has secured temporary relief from the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Nakawa, which has halted the implementation of a ruling that stripped him of his Nakawa Division II council seat and declared his rival, Emmanuel Kitosi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), the rightful
Why Convenience Is the New Currency in Uganda’s Financial Sector
By Mark Muyobo Uganda’s financial sector is undergoing a quiet but intense transformation. For decades, competition among banks was driven by interest rates, fees, branch networks and balance sheet strength. Today, however, convenience is increasingly reshaping customer behaviour and redefining market leadership. This shift is unfolding against the backdrop of
SPA Gumisiriza urges christians to embrace unity and collective investment for economic transformation
The Special Presidential Assistant on the Informal Sector, Ian Gumisiriza Jeremiah, has called on Christians to harness the power of unity, cooperation and collective investment as a pathway to economic transformation for families, communities and the nation at large. Gumisiriza made the remarks today at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where he
DKT Uganda launches nationwide ‘Sex Mobile’ caravan to boost HIV awareness
DKT International Uganda has launched a nationwide outreach campaign dubbed the ‘Sex Mobile’ caravan aimed at raising awareness about HIV prevention, promoting safe sex and improving access to sexual and reproductive health services. The campaign, which will run for several months, will see a specially equipped mobile van travel across
Nile Star Bus Crash Injures Passengers in Arua
A Nile Star bus overturned along the Arua-Nebbi Highway in Arua District, leaving dozens of passengers injured and renewing concerns about road safety on Uganda’s highways. The accident occurred at about 8:45pm on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Enzeva Hill in Yivu village, Olupi Parish, Arivu Sub-county, as the bus
Over 920,000 Pupils Begin 2026 PLE
More than 920,000 pupils across Uganda today began their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), with the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) warning candidates, teachers and examination officials against malpractice as authorities tighten supervision of the national assessment exercise. The two-day examinations, which started on Tuesday, November 3, will determine the next
