UDB Graduates 32 SMEs in Mbarara, Equipping Entrepreneurs with Investor-Ready Skills
Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB) has graduated a new cohort of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Mbarara District through its Enterprise Development Program (EDP), providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to become investor-ready. Through business advisory services, UDB prepares and positions both startups and established businesses to
Court to Rule on Halting Besigye Treason Trial
The High Court is set to determine whether the treason trial against jailed former presidential candidate Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale should be paused pending the Constitutional Court’s decision on a petition challenging the continued involvement of trial judge Emmanuel Baguma. In October, Besigye
AFCON to Be Held Every Four Years- CAF
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will undergo changes to its scheduling, with the tournament now set to be held every four years instead of the current two-year cycle, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe. “Hosting will go to
Museveni Accuses Karua, Lukwago of Delaying Besigye’s Trial
President Yoweri Museveni has accused former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his legal team of deliberately frustrating court proceedings, leading to his prolonged detention. The President’s position was relayed to residents of Rukungiri by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, during a public engagement held on Museveni’s behalf.
Court relieves Sseggona, Throws Out Walukagga’s Petition
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Mathias Walukagga challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) from contesting in the parliamentary race. Led by Kawempe North Member of Parliament Luwimbazi Nalukoola, Walukagga’s legal team argued that he met the required academic qualifications and that the EC acted
Dfcu, IBM and Envision Global partner to Advance Digital Transformation
dfcu Bank has taken a major step in its digital transformation journey after signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global technology leader IBM and IBM Platinum Partner Envision Global. The MoU was signed at dfcu Bank Head Offices in Nakasero, Kampala, and formalizes a long-term strategic partnership aimed at strengthening
Kabaka’s Sister Omumbejja Teyeggala to Be Buried at Kasubi Royal Tombs
Omumbejja Diana Balizzamuggale Teyeggala Ndege has passed away. Her death was confirmed by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga. She was a daughter of the late Edward Muteesa II and a sister to Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. Speaking to the media, Katikkiro Mayiga said Omumbejja Diana had been
Shilling Weakens as Dollar Demand Persists
The Uganda shilling weakened by approximately 0.56% during last week’s trading session, closing at Shs 3,570/3,580 against the US dollar amid unusually strong festive-season demand. Despite steady dollar inflows from commodity exporters, remittance firms, and charitable organizations, persistent hard currency demand from offshore entities, manufacturing companies, and energy firms outweighed
Uganda Prisons Fires Ngora Warder Over Viral TikTok Criticism
The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed a Ngora-based warder after his blunt social media videos accusing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of corruption and mismanagement went viral, triggering a national debate on free speech within the security forces. Lawrence Ampe, a prisons warder attached to Ngora Prison, was quietly
Museveni: NUP Rigged 2.7 Million Votes in 2021 Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has sounded the alarm over what he called unprecedented electoral irregularities linked to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kampala, describing the developments as a troubling evolution in Uganda’s voting history. Speaking live from his Kisozi farm during a radio talk show, Museveni claimed the alleged manipulations
