Stanbic Black Pirates Edge Heathens in Last-Minute Bout at Kings Park
Heathen’s supporters left the Kings Park Arena with heavy hearts after witnessing a stunning last-minute defeat to the Stanbic Black Pirates, with the final score reading 33-31. The match, filled with drama and unexpected twists, showcased the resilience of the Pirates as they overcame a significant deficit in the second
Muhoozi Drops Kabanda as PLU Secretary General in Leadership Shake-Up
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the founder of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has dropped Kasambya County MP David Kabanda as the organisation’s Secretary General, replacing him with Tingey County MP Fadil Twalla in a swift leadership shake-up. The changes, announced via Muhoozi’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, take immediate effect
Court orders UCU to pay Shs 100 million in student credit transfer dispute
The High Court has ordered Uganda Christian University (UCU) to pay Shs100 million in general damages to a former student, Samantha Mwesigye, after finding the institution acted unlawfully in refusing to transfer her academic credits. In a judgment delivered on June 12, 2026, Justice Bernard Namanya ruled that UCU’s decision
NCBA Golf Series 2026 Tees Off in Uganda with Strong Start at Kitante
The 2026 NCBA Golf Series has officially teed off in Uganda, reaffirming its status as East Africa’s premier amateur golf circuit, with a competitive opening round held at Uganda Golf Club in Kitante. Organised by NCBA Bank Uganda, the season opener attracted 220 golfers, including some of the country’s top
Court Remands Four in Mob Killing of Rugby Star Gongodyo
Four prime suspects in the mob killing of national rugby player Sydney Gongodyo have been remanded to Luzira Prison. Gongodyo, 27, a resident of Busibanti Zone in Najjera, Wakiso District, was allegedly assaulted to death during the incident. The suspects; Obed Mugwisa, Elly Mundoni, Joseph Owino and Henry Kabugo appeared
Binance Commits Shs 469.6 million to Support Ebola Response in Uganda
Binance has committed $125,000 (Shs 469.6 million) in humanitarian funding to support the Uganda Red Cross Society’s frontline response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The contribution will support urgent interventions in affected and high-risk communities, helping to strengthen community awareness and prevention campaigns, contact tracing and surveillance support, risk communication
Safal Uganda Baati Institute Receives 30 Computers to Boost ICT Skills
The Safal Uganda Baati Technical Training Institute has received 30 computers in a donation aimed at strengthening Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills among its students. The handover was made during a visit to Tororo District by the leadership of Kenya’s Mabaati Rolling Mills (MRM) Foundation and donors from the
Stable Shilling Masks Rising Liquidity and Borrowing Pressures
The Uganda shilling remained broadly stable against the US dollar during the week, trading within the 3,755–3,775 range. However, signs point to potential appreciation in the near term, as corporate demand is expected to ease, with many firms conserving shilling liquidity to meet end-of-financial-year tax obligations. The currency pair was
Inside Uganda’s Shs 72T Budget: Climate Action, Justice Rise Amid Debt Pressure
Government has placed environmental protection, disaster preparedness and access to justice at the centre of its Shs 72 trillion 2026/27 national budget, signalling a shift towards sustainability and institutional strengthening even as fiscal pressures continue to mount. Presenting the budget, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the fiscal plan is anchored
Uganda Courts Gulf Tourism Market with Northern Uganda Cultural Showcase in Doha
Uganda has intensified its push into the Gulf tourism market, using culture, regional storytelling and investment diplomacy to position itself as a premier African destination during the Second Uganda Tourism and Cultural Expo held in Doha. The Expo, hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Qatar at
