Court halts trial as Suspect in Ggaba Child Killings Claims Sickness
Proceedings in the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the murder of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, were abruptly halted after the accused told court he was unwell. “I am unable to proceed with the current session because I am not feeling well,” Onyum
Pearl Bank Surges as Wendi Wallet Hits Ushs 240.5 Billion in Deposits
A quiet but meaningful shift is unfolding in Uganda’s financial sector, one that is beginning to redefine what a local bank can become. Pearl Bank’s results for the year ended December 2025 point to a strong growth story. Profit after tax rose by 34 percent to Shs 47.3 billion, customer
UPDF, Leaders Convene to Strengthen Peace Efforts in Karamoja
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), through its 3rd Infantry Division in collaboration with the Directorate of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), has convened a four-day engagement with community, civil, and political leaders from the Karamoja sub-region. The seminar, which opened in Soroti, aims to formulate practical strategies to strengthen peace and
VFS Global opens Entebbe centre to expand UK visa services
Residents seeking visas to the United Kingdom can now submit applications from Entebbe following the expansion of services by VFS Global. The company announced that Ugandan applicants are now able to book appointments at its Premium Application Centre in Entebbe, in response to growing outbound travel demand. The UK Premium
Qualcomm selects 10 African startups for 2026 Make in Africa programme
US technology firm Qualcomm has announced the selection of 10 startups for the 2026 edition of its Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme, an equity-free initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem through mentorship, training, and intellectual property support. The programme is part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform and
Amendment expands powers to demolish illegal buildings — Bwire
Sweeping reforms in Uganda’s construction sector are set to tighten enforcement of building standards following the President’s assent to the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026. The amendments, which came into force on March 19, 2026, are aimed at strengthening regulation, supervision, and compliance within the country’s building industry. According to
Uganda Flags Off Distribution of 2.3 Million Malaria Vaccine Doses
The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Oceroh, has flagged off the distribution of 2.278 million doses of malaria vaccines to 105 districts with high and moderate malaria transmission. This marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s fight against malaria. The vaccine rollout will eventually extend to the entire country.
Shs 75m Fraud: Court Orders Stanbic Bank to pay Shs 40M to retrenched employee
The Industrial Court has ordered Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited to pay more than Shs40 million to its former employee, Elizabeth Nyasuna, after ruling that her dismissal over a disputed Shs75 million cash withdrawal was unlawful and unfair. In a judgment delivered on June 16, 2026, Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana found
Court Charges Ex- Mayor Lukwago with misprision of treason, remanded to Luzira prison
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been charged with misprision of treason following two days of arrest. On Monday, Security agencies of police and the Special Forces Command (SFC) invaded the home of Lukwago and Wakaliga, a Kampala suburb leading to his arrest and subsequent detention at an revealed
Equity Bank officer jailed over Shs52m fraud scheme
An Equity Bank credit officer has been sentenced to one year in prison after the Anti-Corruption Court found him guilty of facilitating the fraudulent transfer of more than Shs52 million from a customer’s account. Marvin Ijuka was convicted by His Worship Paul Mujuni and handed a 12-month jail term for
Shs 3.8bn Scandle: Trial of Ex-Trade PS Ssali kicks off at High Court
Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Geraldine Ssali Busulwa, is expected back in court today as proceedings in a high-profile corruption case resume. Ssali will appear before Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga at the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court in Nakasero alongside five co-accused
Stanbic Bank and Prudential Expand Medi-Protect to Strengthen Access to Affordable Health Cover
Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited, has launched an enhanced version of the Stanbic Medi-Protect health insurance solution. The expanded offering introduces broader medical benefits, higher coverage limits, and a new affordable inpatient-only option aimed at expanding access to healthcare protection for Ugandans. The upgrade comes
UFZEPA trains newly licensed free zones on the Uganda electronic single window
Newly licensed Free Zone developers and operators have been taken through an intensive crash course on Uganda’s digital trade system as government moves to tighten efficiency and boost exports. The Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA), working with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), held a high-level training session
Court remands two in Katikkiro Walusimbi’s daughter murder case
Shock and grief have gripped Wakiso after court remanded two suspects linked to the brutal killing of Lydia Babirye, the daughter of former Katikkiro JB Walusimbi, in a case that has stunned the nation. Wakiso Chief Magistrate Naume Sikhoya sent Abubakar Ntenge and Shafic Kagga on remand after they were
Government Rolls Out Mandatory FMD Vaccination, Shifts Burden to Shared Responsibility
The government has unveiled a sweeping overhaul of livestock disease control, introducing mandatory biannual vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) under a cost-sharing model in what officials describe as a decisive shift toward sustainable animal health management. Speaking at a press briefing in Kampala, State Minister for Agriculture, Animal
THE BUDIOPE WE WANT: A Reflection on Violence, Accountability and the Society We Are Building in Buyende
By David Takozekibi “It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences.” — Nelson Mandela The recent death of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo shocked Uganda. Instantly accused of a crime, he became the target of a mob that assumed the roles of
KCB Bank Deepens Youth Empowerment Drive with Financial Literacy Programme at Kololo SS
KCB Bank Uganda has stepped up its youth empowerment agenda with a multi-pronged initiative at Kololo Secondary School, combining financial literacy training, environmental action and school safety improvements to better prepare students for life beyond the classroom. The programme, implemented by KCB staff in partnership with school administrators, introduced learners
