Gen. Otafiire: Besigye is Innocent in the Court of Public Opinion
Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has said that former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye remains innocent in the court of public opinion, despite facing treason charges in the formal justice system. Speaking during the annual Rule of Law Week organized by the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Otafiire emphasized that
EC Acquires New Vehicles Ahead of 2026 Presidential Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has begun receiving a fleet of brand-new vehicles, including Toyota Land Cruisers and double-cabin pickups, ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. According to EC officials, the vehicles are intended to support security operations during the campaign period. The double-cabin pickups will be assigned to the security
TotalEnergies Signs Production Sharing Contracts for Liberian Oil
In a move set to accelerate offshore oil and gas development in the country, energy major TotalEnergies has signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) for exploration blocks in Liberia. Awarded to the company following the conclusion of Liberia’s 2024 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round, the PSCs cover Block LB-6, Block LB-11,
UAE Halts Visas for Ugandans amid trafficking claims
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it will suspend the issuance of all tourist and work visas to Ugandan nationals beginning January 2026. The directive, issued through an immigration circular in Abu Dhabi, places Uganda among several countries facing sudden travel restrictions. This move poses a significant threat to
dfcu Champions Uganda’s First Corporate Rotary Club
Q&A with Helena Mayanja – Head, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, dfcu Bank 1. What is the Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts, and why is it historic for Uganda? On August 30, 2025, dfcu Bank launched Uganda’s first corporate Rotary Club—. The Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts is a groundbreaking
William Byaruhanga Acquires 14.63% Stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank
In a move that underscores the deepening regional entanglement of East Africa’s elite, Ugandan lawyer and businessman William Byaruhanga has snapped up a 14.63% stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank a deal worth roughly $8 million. This strategic acquisition instantly propels him to the position of fourth-largest shareholder in the fast-rising
Inside the 2025 UNEB timetable for primary and secondary schools
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 national exam timetable for more than 1.4 million students across the country. The exam season kicks off with Senior Four students sitting for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE). The crucial briefing where rules, regulations, and exam etiquette are drilled
Sebwato arrives on a bicycle, EC Dismisses his Presidential Bid
The Electoral Commission has rejected the nomination forms of presidential aspirant Ivan Sebwato after he failed to meet the minimum requirement of 9,800 endorsement signatures from at least 98 districts across Uganda. Sebwato, a teacher by profession, made headlines after arriving at the Electoral Commission headquarters on a bicycle, drawing
UPDF kills Key Al-Shabaab Commander in Somalia
Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have eliminated a key Al-Shabaab commander during a successful operation in the Lower Shabelle region. Osman Hussein Bune Amiir, widely known as the general commander of Al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle, was killed in a tactical ambush conducted near
Mbale City hostels blamed as HIV cases rise among students
Students in Mbale City have been advised to abstain from unprotected sex as hostels in the city are being said to be the contributing factor to the rising spread of HIV/AIDS. Health educators say men in the city target female students living in the hostels that have no school control.
