From Barriers to Breakthroughs: How ASIGMA and Heifer International Are Rewriting the Story of Youth Finance in Eastern Uganda
In the fertile but financially constrained landscapes of Eastern Uganda, agriculture has long been both a lifeline and a limitation. For decades, young people have tilled the land with ambition, but without access to capital, many have remained trapped in subsistence farming cycles that rarely yield more than survival. Dreams
Five Police Officers Remanded Over Bank of Uganda Break-In Probe
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Rophine Achayo has remanded five police officers and three private security guards over their alleged involvement in the break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters. The suspects were charged with neglect of duty to prevent a felony and were subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison pending further
Walking for Life: dfcu Unites Ugandans in Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign
dfcu Bank, in partnership with Mulago National Referral Hospital and Mengo Hospital, has intensified the national call for increased awareness and support for people living with Sickle Cell Disease through the “Hope in Motion” Walk, an initiative that brought together hundreds of Ugandans in a powerful show of solidarity. The
Competition Heats Up as 200 Schools Enter Stanbic Innovation Boot Camp
There is a highly competitive atmosphere at Gayaza High School, as students representing 200 schools across Uganda, begin the boot camp stage of the annual Stanbic National Schools Championships. The 11th edition of the Stanbic Bank sponsored competition is running under the overall theme ‘Powering Innovation for Job Creation’ with
Prosecutors reveal Molly Katanga allegedly killed husband over property and wealth
State prosecutors in the murder trial of businesswoman Molly Katanga on Monday revealed to the High Court in Kampala that she allegedly killed her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, in a calculated fight over wealth and property. The dramatic claims emerged as prosecution lawyers concluded their cross-examination of Molly Katanga, who
Stanbic Match Play Heads Into Quarter Finals after Entebbe knock-out stage
Over the weekend, Entebbe Golf Club hosted Round Three of the 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge, a decisive stage for determining the players who will compete during the quarter-finals scheduled for June. Organised by Stanbic Bank Uganda, the annual tournament attracted a total of 159 golfers competing across, both the
Heifer, Rotary Forge Alliance to Boost Rural Livelihoods
Heifer International and the Rotary Clubs of Uganda have entered a new partnership aimed at transforming livelihoods in rural communities, with a strong focus on agriculture, environmental conservation, and the empowerment of women and youth. The Memorandum of Understanding brings together Heifer’s technical expertise in sustainable agriculture and livestock development
DJ Kace Lights Up Season Two of ‘A Night in Mexico’
The moment the famous “RIP” sound effect blasted through the speakers, everyone inside Nomad Bar & Lounge knew exactly what it meant — another bottle of Don Julio 1942 was making its grand entrance. Carried shoulder-high through cheering crowds, escorted by mascots and flashing phone cameras, the luxury tequila bottle
MSMEs shift from collateral to data as lenders rethink creditworthiness
By Ambrose Dillan Masengere The just concluded 10X MSME Finance Exchange, convened by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) under the 10X Programme, explored a central question in Uganda’s financial ecosystem: what truly makes MSMEs attractive to lenders and development partners. A key takeaway from the discussions is a
From Ruins to Hope: Kasubi School Gets Shs 2bn Lifeline
Behind the crumbling walls of Kasubi Family Primary School is a story of resilience, where hundreds of learners continue to pursue education against the odds, relying on the commitment of their teachers to keep their dreams alive.That reality is now set to change. Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in partnership
