Standard Chartered, Innovation Village Launch Women in Tech Accelerator Program
Uganda’s entrepreneurial landscape is set to receive a significant skilling and financial boost following the launch of the Women in Tech Uganda Accelerator Program, an initiative of Standard Chartered Foundation in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank, Village Capital and Innovation Village, implemented by Future Lab. This three-year initiative is designed
MultiChoice Uganda Launches new Packages under ‘Ka Weekie’ Campaign
MultiChoice Uganda announced the launch of its new 7-day subscription packages for DStv and GOtv subscribers. The ka Weekie campaign as it has been dubbed, is an exciting new initiative designed to provide more affordable, flexible payment options to customers who want to watch the best entertainment without committing to
Kabale, Busitema Universities Stalled Over Shs 78.2 billion in Unfulfilled Presidential Pledges
Kabale and Busitema Universities are struggling due to Shs 78.2 billion in unfulfilled presidential pledges, Daily Star can reliably report. The pledges, made between 2014 and 2020, were intended to support various development projects at the two public universities. However, the delays in fulfilling these commitments have hindered progress. The
Uganda to repatriate Judge Lydia Mugambe Under Uganda–UK Offender Transfer Law
The Government has extended the application of the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to the United Kingdom, the Daily Star has learned. The Act enables the mutual transfer of convicted offenders between Uganda and other Commonwealth countries, allowing them to serve their prison sentences in their respective home countries. Signed
UNAIDS reacts to WHO Member States reaching Pandemic Agreement consensus
Delegates at the World Health Organization (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) have reached a consensus on the Pandemic Agreement. Negotiations began in 2021, with an aim of building a framework for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response that learned from the COVID-19 and AIDS pandemics. The Joint United Nations Programme on
Maj Gen Richard Otto Appointed New UPDF Intelligence Chief
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Major General Richard Otto as the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). Otto is the current Mountain Infantry Division Commander in Fort
Henry Tumusiime Appointed Human Capital Director at Absa Bank Uganda
Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Henry Tumusiime as its new Human Capital Director, effective 16 April 2025. Henry brings with him over 18 years of experience in organizational leadership and development, human resource management, and cultural transformation. He joins Absa Bank Uganda from Abacus Pharma (Africa) Limited,
Stanbic, Buganda Kingdom partner to Empower Farmers Under ‘Mwanyi Terimba’ Initiative
Stanbic Bank Uganda has entered into partnership with the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF), the socio-economic arm of the Buganda Kingdom, to support and transform agricultural livelihoods in the region under the ambits of ‘Mwanyi Terimba’ initiative. The collaboration was formalized at a signing ceremony held at Bulange, Mengo,
UPDF secures topographic mapping equipment worth 10.9 billion from Russia
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recently received a consignment of topographic mapping equipment worth USD 3 million (Shs 10.9 billion), donated by the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Defence. The equipment was officially handed over at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. Major General Sergey Marchuk, head of
Infobip Champions conversational AI to drive customer experience
Infobip has championed the use of conversational AI to transform customer experience and help businesses stay competitive, grow their customer base and drive sustainable growth. In partnership with Belva Digital, Infobip was among the top technology innovators showcased at the 6th edition of Africa’s Annual Customer Experience (CX) Conference, that
