Student dies as train rams school bus in Mukono
Police in Mukono are investigating a fatal road crash involving a train and a school bus that occurred early this morning along Katosi Road. The accident happened at around 6:45am at Namumira–Bukasa village in Kyetume parish, Nakisunga sub-county, when a bus carrying students of Mwebaze High School, Kakiri, was hit
Shilling weakens on dollar demand, geopolitical tensions
The Uganda shilling came under pressure during the week, weighed down by strong demand for the US dollar from local market players and offshore investors, alongside renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The local unit depreciated to close at 3670/3680, compared to the week’s opening levels of 3645/3655. Despite
Inside the released Shs 23.03 Trillion for quarter one spending
The Ministry of Finance has released Shs 23.03 trillion for the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, representing 27 percent of the approved national budget, as government moves to sustain service delivery and economic activity. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, said the releases have
Kivumbi rearrested hours after securing bail
National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, has been rearrested in Mpigi, just hours after being granted bail by court. Kivumbi was intercepted at a roadblock while travelling to Kampala, in a dramatic turn of events that has raised fresh questions about his legal troubles and movements.
How Innovation Is Expanding Jumia’s Reach to Underserved Customers
For many Ugandans living outside major urban centres, online shopping was once considered a service reserved for residents of Kampala and a few large municipalities. Long delivery timelines, high transport costs, and limited logistics infrastructure meant that customers in districts such as Moroto, Kapchorwa, Arua, Gulu, and Kabale faced significant
Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee
European scholars of religion are making strong appeals to the South Korean government to release Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old Chairman of Shincheonji Church, who remains in detention. Chairman Lee was detained on 24 June on charges including violations of the Political Parties Act and was indicted on 30 June. The
Govt unveils 139km rural roads project to boost agricultural trade
Government has unveiled a 139-kilometre rural roads rehabilitation project aimed at improving market access for farmers and accelerating agricultural commercialisation across nine districts in Northern and Eastern Uganda. The Ministry of Local Government this week signed contracts for the works under the Rural Development for Food Security in Northern Uganda
Katumwa flies Uganda’s flag high with double Mzantsi Jazz Awards nomination
Ugandan jazz maestro Isaiah Katumwa is once again striking the right chord on the international stage, earning two prestigious nominations at the 10th Mzantsi Jazz Awards and reinforcing his status as one of Africa’s leading jazz exports. The celebrated saxophonist has been shortlisted in the highly competitive Best International Jazz
Ex-PS Ssali in spotlight as DPP tables evidence in Shs3.8bn co-operatives case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has disclosed all evidence it intends to rely on in the trial of former trade ministry permanent secretary Geraldine Ssali and several Members of Parliament accused of mismanaging Shs3.8 billion meant for co-operatives. Ssali is jointly charged with lawyer Julius Kirya,
Friends rally support for learners in Kanungu through charity drive
A group of friends and partners have once again come together to support underprivileged learners in Kanungu District, collecting scholastic materials through the second edition of the Mark & Friends Charity Drive. The initiative raised books and study materials that will benefit students at Nyakabungo Girls Secondary School and Nyakabungo
