Infobip Unveils CXOP: The Next Generation of AI-Powered Customer Conversations
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has announced its Conversational Experience Orchestration Platform (CXOP) — a game-changing solution that places agentic AI at the heart of every customer interaction. CXOP enables brands to move beyond static, rules-based workflows to deliver dynamic, goal-oriented conversations across marketing, sales, and support — at scale.
Court remands Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe Over Joan Kagezi Assassination
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. Appearing before Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Esther Nyadoi, was charged with murder and subsequently remanded remanded to Luzira Prison till July 8, 2025. Agasirwe’s arrest last
President Museveni Assents to Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Daily Star can reliably report. Last month, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire
High Sound for Children Uganda Partners with PEAS to Promote Safe Media Use in Schools
High Sound for Children Uganda has launched a six-week training program focused on safe and responsible media use in four schools supported by Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS). The initiative aims to equip students with essential media literacy skills, helping them navigate both offline and online media environments safely
Ugandans, 35 other nations face entry bans into the United States under new travel restrictions
The Trump administration is weighing new travel restrictions targeting 36 countries, according to a classified State Department cable. If enacted, the move would more than double the number of nations whose citizens face full or partial entry bans into the United States. The proposed list includes several key U.S. partners
UPDF Soldiers In Somalia Mark World Blood Donor Day
Ugandan troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) in Somalia joined the international community in commemorating World Blood Donor Day with a life-saving blood donation drive at the Level One Field Hospital in Mogadishu. Held under the theme “Give Blood, Give Hope – Together We Save
IGG Orders Dismissal of NWSC Engineer Over Corruption and Abuse of Office
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has directed the Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, to dismiss Ijuka Norman, an engineer at the Corporation, over charges of corruption and abuse of office. The dismissal order was signed by the Deputy Inspector General of
KIU and Basajjabalaba Lose Shs 97 Million Suit Against retired Justice Kanyeihamba
Kampala International University (KIU) and its founder, Al Hajji Hassan Basajjabalaba, have lost a Shs 97 million lawsuit against former Supreme Court, Justice Prof. Dr. George Kanyeihamba. In 2003, on behalf of the KIU Board of Trustees, Basajjabalaba appointed Prof. Dr. Kanyeihamba as Chancellor of the university on a five-year
Schauer Meets Museveni Amid Accusations of Rebel Links, Denies Involvement
Over the weekend, President Yoweri Museveni met with Matthias Schauer, the German Ambassador to Uganda, amid allegations linking the envoy to rebel activities. “Last evening, I met with His Excellency Matthias Schauer, the German Ambassador to Uganda. We had a productive discussion regarding mutual interests between our countries. I welcome
Uganda Sets SIGs Election Timeline as 2025/2026 General Polls Approach
With the 2025/2026 General Elections on the horizon, Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has rolled out a detailed roadmap for the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) elections. Targeting Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and Youth, these polls aim to deepen inclusivity and strengthen grassroots representation in governance. According to a press
