Diamond Trust Bank exits Burundi market after sale of stake
The Board of Directors of Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB) has announced plans to sell its 83.67% stake in DTB Burundi to a consortium of primarily Burundian investors, including the bank’s existing minority shareholder, following the signing of a conditional sale and purchase agreement. According to DTB, the transaction serves
Ssenyonyi, others Secure NUP Ticket ahead of 2026 Elections
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, is among those handed a parliamentary ticket ahead of the nomination exercise scheduled for October, Daily Star has learned. The National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee, led by its chairperson Harriet Chemutai, has officially released the list of parliamentary candidates
Court orders for Arrest of Land Broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga
The Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued an arrest warrant for land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga of Kamoga Property Consultants after he failed to appear in court to face charges related to forging a lawyer’s practicing certificate. The warrant, signed this morning by Grade One Magistrate Edgar Tusiime, directs the
Jetour DASHING, X70 Plus to Transform Uganda’s SUV Market
Jetour Group, has entered the Ugandan market with the launch of two dynamic SUV models, the Jetour DASHING and Jetour X70 Plus. The brand’s local debut is in partnership with Al Mamoun East Africa, a company renowned for its strategic investments across Sudan, South Sudan, the UAE, and other markets.
A Splash of Pineapple Fun Hits Uganda: Introducing the Newest FANTA Flavour
FANTA has unveiled latest tropical sensation FANTA Pineapple, a bold and refreshing twist designed bring a splash of joy to everyday moments. Unveiled at Nakawa Market, revelers were treated to love and fanfare. The Bright, playful, and irresistibly fruity, new flavour promises to elevate the FANTA experience to a whole new level. Now available
Pesapal and Pezesha Launch Data-Driven Credit Pilot for Ugandan SMEs
Pesapal Uganda has announced a strategic partnership with fintech company Pezesha to pilot a data-driven credit facility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. The initiative is part of Pesapal’s broader commitment to advancing financial inclusion, especially at a time when nearly 60% of Ugandan adults lack access to
Bobi Wine: Some presidential Opponents Are ‘Fake’ Candidates
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has revealed that some opposition presidential candidates are fake. Kyagulanyi said some of the opposition presidential candidates are fake and planted by the ruling government. Earlier this week, the Electoral Commission cleared eight candidates to
Court Issues Criminal Summons Against Land Broke Kamoga
The Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued criminal summons against land broker Hajji Muhammad Kamoga, who is facing fresh charges of forgery. The summons, signed by Grade One Magistrate Edgar Tusiime, require Kamoga to appear in court on Monday, 29th September 2025, for plea-taking. Kamoga is accused of forging the
Uganda’s 2026 Ballot: Meet the eight presidential candidates
In what is shaping up to be one of Uganda’s most tightly controlled election cycles in recent memory, the Electoral Commission has cleared eight candidates to contest the 2026 presidential election. The eight include; Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine (National Unity Platform -NUP), Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (National Resistance Movement
EACOP, Buganda Kingdom partner to Promote Tree Growing and Community Sports Centre
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. and the Buganda Kingdom have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration on environmental conservation and community development initiatives. The partnership will focus on two flagship projects: large-scale tree growing under the Kingdom’s Ekibira Kya Kabaka initiative, and
