Pearlwood Awards 2026 announce nominees as MP Magoola rallies Uganda to groom new generation of storytellers
Uganda’s creative industry received a huge boost after the Pearlwood Film Awards unveiled the nominees for the 2026 edition, with Busoga Women’s Representative Rachael Magoola calling on the country to invest in young storytellers and strengthen the nation’s growing film industry. Speaking through a statement presented at the unveiling ceremony
Sickle cell run: Pharmacists call for increased awareness, early screening and stronger support systems
Pharmacists have called for increased awareness, early screening and stronger support systems to tackle the sickle cell burden in the country. Globally, about 300,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease each year, with Uganda accounting for a significant share. In Uganda, approximately 20,000 babies are born with the condition
Gold fraud probe: Investor loses Shs 1.62 billion in 20kg deal
The Police Mineral Protection Unit, working with the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) and other security agencies, has launched investigations into an alleged gold fraud involving an Indian British investor who reportedly lost about Shs 1.62 billion in a dubious transaction. Preliminary findings indicate that the investor was lured
Shilling strengthens on strong inflows as liquidity surges
The Uganda shilling posted modest gains last week, supported by strong inflows from commodity exporters, remittances and non-governmental organisations, which offset demand for foreign exchange from corporate players. According to Richard Nsubuga, Acting Head of Trading, CIB Markets at Absa Bank Uganda, the local unit traded at 3,725/3,735 on Friday
ABC Capital targets retail banking, digital shift for growth
ABC Capital Bank Limited has unveiled a new growth strategy anchored on digital transformation and expansion into retail banking, as it seeks to consolidate recent gains and position itself for long-term sustainability. The strategy follows a strong financial performance in 2025, where the bank recorded a 285 per cent increase
Uganda, Tanzania move beyond EACOP with $20b regional energy hub
Uganda and Tanzania are moving to deepen their energy partnership beyond the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), with the two countries launching plans for a regional energy hub in Tanga that could attract more than $20 billion in investment. The development follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Dar
Golf takes Uganda’s tourism push beyond safaris
Uganda is turning to sport to broaden its tourism appeal, with the inaugural Pearl of Africa Golf Series expected to combine international competition with a showcase of the country’s culture, food and hospitality. The tournament, scheduled for September 16–19 at Entebbe Golf Club, will be Uganda’s first official World Golf
NBS producer dies in Entebbe Road crash, Makona in ICU
A producer attached to NBS TV and Sanyuka TV has died in a road crash along the Entebbe Road, Daily Star has learnt. The deceased, identified as Badru Kasirye, was travelling with Brian Makona, who survived the crash and is currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kisubi Hospital.
People, Women and Land Rights: Bridging the Gap Between Law and Reality for Women’s Land Rights in Uganda.
By Sheila Catherine Abamu A familiar, heartbreaking scene plays out across Ugandan courts, local council offices, and family compounds every single week. A husband dies. Within days of his burial, his widow who has farmed the family land, raised children there, and contributed to the household for decades watches as
EACOP hits 91% completion as pipeline welding nears finish
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has reached 91 per cent overall completion, slightly below the planned 94 per cent, with officials confirming that welding of the entire pipeline is largely complete. EACOP deputy managing director John Bosco Habumugisha said progress had been affected by external factors, including
