Stanbic Bank and Prudential Expand Medi-Protect to Strengthen Access to Affordable Health Cover
Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited, has launched an enhanced version of the Stanbic Medi-Protect health insurance solution. The expanded offering introduces broader medical benefits, higher coverage limits, and a new affordable inpatient-only option aimed at expanding access to healthcare protection for Ugandans. The upgrade comes
UFZEPA trains newly licensed free zones on the Uganda electronic single window
Newly licensed Free Zone developers and operators have been taken through an intensive crash course on Uganda’s digital trade system as government moves to tighten efficiency and boost exports. The Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA), working with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), held a high-level training session
Court remands two in Katikkiro Walusimbi’s daughter murder case
Shock and grief have gripped Wakiso after court remanded two suspects linked to the brutal killing of Lydia Babirye, the daughter of former Katikkiro JB Walusimbi, in a case that has stunned the nation. Wakiso Chief Magistrate Naume Sikhoya sent Abubakar Ntenge and Shafic Kagga on remand after they were
Government Rolls Out Mandatory FMD Vaccination, Shifts Burden to Shared Responsibility
The government has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of livestock disease control, introducing mandatory biannual vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) under a cost-sharing model in what officials describe as a decisive shift toward sustainable animal health management. Speaking at a press briefing in Kampala, State Minister for Agriculture, Animal
THE BUDIOPE WE WANT: A Reflection on Violence, Accountability and the Society We Are Building in Buyende
By David Takozekibi “It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.” — Nelson Mandela The recent death of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo shocked Uganda. Instantly accused of a crime, he became the target of a mob that assumed the roles of
KCB Bank Deepens Youth Empowerment Drive with Financial Literacy Programme at Kololo SS
KCB Bank Uganda has stepped up its youth empowerment agenda with a multi-pronged initiative at Kololo Secondary School, combining financial literacy training, environmental action and school safety improvements to better prepare students for life beyond the classroom. The programme, implemented by KCB staff in partnership with school administrators, introduced learners
CAA Clears 15 Air Service Applications Amid Aviation Sector Growth
Uganda’s aviation sector continues to attract fresh investment, with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) considering 15 air service licence applications five renewals and 10 new entrants during its 53rd Air Services Licensing Committee meeting in Kampala. The session, held at Protea Hotel, drew regulators, industry players and prospective operators, signalling
Businesses Urged to Prepare for 2027 ESG Rules as Capital One Group Hosts Regional Summit
Ugandan businesses have been urged to urgently align with emerging sustainability standards as the region moves toward mandatory Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, following the second annual East Africa ESG Summit convened by Capital One Group (COG). The high-level virtual summit, held on June 11, 2026, brought together corporate
Iran–US Framework Deal Signals Potential Reset in Middle East Power Dynamics
A reported framework agreement between Iran and the United States could mark a turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics, potentially easing decades of hostility, economic isolation and regional instability. Details emerging from Iranian officials indicate that Tehran and Washington have settled on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that lays the
SFC Soldiers Arrest Lukwago After Sealing Off Home
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been arrested by soldiers attached to the Special Forces Command (SFC) following an operation at his residence. Eyewitnesses said heavily armed soldiers first sealed off the perimeter of Lukwago’s home before moving in and taking him into custody. The circumstances surrounding the arrest
