Besigye: We Are Being Tried in the Wrong Court
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has claimed that he and his co-accused are being charged in the wrong court. Besigye made the statement while expressing his anguish following his controversial arrest in Nairobi, Kenya. Appearing before Justice Emmanuel Baguma, Besigye said he traveled to Nairobi on November 16, 2024,
UAP Old Mutual Rebrands, Reinforces Commitment to Uganda
UAP Old Mutual has rebranded to Old Mutual, marking an exciting new chapter for the business in Uganda. The transition is part of a Group-wide rebrand that unifies all operations across Africa under one trusted and recognisable brand – Old Mutual. Speaking at the launch, Zaccheus Kisesi, the Investment Group
Uganda National Prayer Breakfast: A Time To Forgive And Forget
By Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35), a servant who fails to pay a debt of $100,000 (according to the Message version of the Bible) begs his master for forgiveness, which mercifully, is granted and his heavy debt is written off. But when
Who is Justice Aisha Naluzze the new IGG
On Tuesday, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. The appointment was confirmed by Faruk Kirunda, Special Presidential Assistant in charge of Press and Mobilization at the Office of the President. Kamya has served as the
Forgery and land fraud: Court summon Hajji Kamoga’s sureties
The Entebbe Grade One Magistrate, Edgar Tibayeita Tusiime, has extended an arrest warrant against embattled land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga of Kamoga Property Consultants, after he once again failed to appear in court to face multiple forgery and land fraud charges. The court issued fresh instructions to law enforcement, directing
Currency in Circulation Hits Shs 8.9 Trillion as BOU Spends Shs 193.7 Billion on New Notes
The Bank of Uganda (BOU) spent Shs 193.76 billion to print new banknotes in the 2024/25 financial year, a significant rise from Shs 174.21 billion in the previous year, according to the BOU Integrated Annual Report released in October 2025. An additional Shs 9.8 billion was spent on minting coins,
Museveni drops Beti Kamya, names Justice Batala New IGG
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Olive Namisango Kamya. The appointment was confirmed by Faruk Kirunda, Special Presidential Assistant in charge of Press and Mobilization at the Office of the President. Kamya has served as the Inspector
Pension Funds Unite to Finance Africa’s Growth as Aid Declines
For the first time, pension funds across Africa are joining forces to pool domestic resources toward the continent’s development needs reducing reliance on traditional foreign aid and funding. The initiative, dubbed the “Development Fund for Africa”, will be unveiled at the upcoming “$700 Billion in One Room” All Africa Pensions Summit,
Coca-Cola Beverages recognised with Bronze Employer of the Year Award
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has been recognised for its commitment to job creation in the country with the Bronze Employer of the Year Award by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE). FUE is the recognised voice of employers on social and economic issues, both locally and internationally. It is the
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda raises the bar for safety
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has once again set the standard for safety after receiving three NOSCAR Awards at a ceremony held in South Africa recently. NOSCAR Awards are the highest level of recognition for occupational health and safety, awarded by NOSA, a leading provider of occupational health and safety training,
