Stanbic Bets on Young Innovators as Schools Championship Enters 11th Edition
Stanbic Bank Uganda has rolled out the 11th edition of the National Schools Championship (NSC), a flagship youth programme designed to equip learners with practical skills in innovation, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy as a response to rising youth unemployment. Launched on Monday, the programme forms part of the bank’s corporate
OPM warns local officials over irregularities in cattle restocking payments
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has issued a stern warning to local government officials over alleged irregular handling of beneficiary documentation under the Cattle Restocking Programme, following reports of improper payment procedures in parts of Acholi, Lango and Teso sub-regions. In a statement dated 8 April 2026, OPM
KCCA Expands Road Network as Paved Roads Hit 770km – Buzeki
Kampala Capital City Authority KCCA has registered a notable boost in its urban infrastructure with paved roads increasing from 669 kilometres to 770 kilometres now accounting for 37 percent of the city’s total road network. The development was announced by KCCA Executive Director Hajjati Sharifah Buzeki during the closing ceremony
Investing in Girls is Investing in Uganda’s Future – Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has renewed his call for sustained investment in girls, describing it as one of the most powerful drivers of Uganda’s national development. Speaking through Vice President Jessica Alupo at the close-out ceremony of the Girls Empowering Girls (GEG) Programme at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA),
CCTV Footage Reveals Suspect’s Six-Minute Trip Linked to Ggaba school
The thirteenth prosecution witness, Emmanuel Odong, attached to the Directorate of ICT, testified in court about the movements of a Toyota RAV4 that Ggaba murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum was driving before allegedly killing four toddlers. Court was shown CCTV footage capturing the suspect on April 1, 2026, traveling to
Where Silence Ends, Wheels Begin: Inside Kampala’s Sunday Skate Culture
By late Sunday afternoon, Hannington Road should be winding down into silence. Offices around Crested Towers close their doors, traffic fades, and the city exhales from a busy week. But then, the sound begins. A low, rolling hum cuts through the stillness. Wheels scrape against tarmac. Laughter follows. And just
Victoria University Names Meera Ruparelia to Council in Post-Rajiv Transition
Victoria University has appointed Ms. Meera Ruparelia as the new Representative of the Directors on its University Council, signalling a new chapter in the institution’s leadership following the death of Director Rajiv Ruparelia. The move comes at a pivotal moment for the university, as it seeks to maintain momentum in
How Kalangala Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli Met Her Death
Kalangala District Woman MP, Hellen Nakimuli, passed away yesterday at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala. Nakimuli died shortly after undergoing what had initially been reported as a successful surgical operation. Earlier, the promising legislator had driven herself to the health facility for the procedure. According to
Bhambhatt Samaj Uganda Honours Harshad Barot for National Recognition
The Bhambhatt Samaj Uganda has honoured businessman Harshad Maganbhai Barot, founder of Tirupati Group in Uganda, following his recent recognition with the Crested Crane Grand Officer Award by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on January 26, 2026. The celebratory event, held in Kampala last week, brought together members of the Bhambhatt
How Internet Access is Changing the Face of Farming in Uganda
By Elijah Tumusiime Agriculture is a major pillar in the Ugandan economy, contributing to over 25% of the country’s GDP. However, a large portion of the industry has depended on antiquated techniques for decades, which restricts market access and productivity. As internet connectivity starts to change how farmers grow, harvest,
