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.
Gov’t official kills Four Buffaloes in Queen Elizabeth National Park
The Bushenyi District Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Gaston Muhangi, is under scrutiny after reportedly knocking dead four buffaloes in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The incident occurred on Friday night at Kikorongo, along the Kasese–Mbarara highway. According to reports, Muhangi had allegedly been drinking in Kasese before deciding to drive himself.
UN Women Inaugurates ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls’ School
UN Women, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and with support from GIZ, has inaugurated the Eastern Region African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls’ Secondary School in Jinja District. The event marks a major milestone in advancing digital inclusion
Airtel Africa Partners with ITU to Boost Digital Skills Development
The Airtel Africa Foundation has partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), and Cisco on a joint initiative to advance digital skills development and capacity building under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative. The partnership seeks to bridge the digital divide and promote digital
Absa Bank Acquires Standard Chartered’s Retail Banking Business
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio in Uganda. This development follows Standard Chartered’s November 27, 2024 announcement of its intention to explore a potential sale, in line with the bank’s
Nakaseke Farmers Partner with Heifer International to Boost Dairy Production
By Timothy Nsubuga Grace Kansiime, a dairy farmer in Ngoma Town Council, knows all too well the devastating effects of drought, which has claimed her cattle and crippled her dairy sales — her main source of livelihood. “When we were struck by drought, our animals had nothing to eat, and
Jolin Rugari Committed to High Court for Trial Over Son’s Death
Jolin Rugari, wife to Chris Rugari, the Honorary Consul of Zimbabwe to Uganda, has been committed to the High Court for trial over the alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. Mrs. Rugari is accused of killing her child in April this year. Her housemaid, Robinah Nabbanja, has also
Four Unopposed MPs Await Swearingi In to the 12th Parliament
At least four candidates have been declared unopposed ahead of Uganda’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, paving their way to the 12th Parliament without a contest. On Wednesday, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination exercise for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The nominations covered a total of 353
Wendi, FlexiPay, Integrate to Drive Digital Financial Inclusion
In a landmark partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda (formerly PostBank Uganda), a leading government-owned financial institution and Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country’s largest commercial bank, have announced the integration of their digital wallets — Wendi and FlexiPay. Collectively, both platforms serve over a million users offering
Speaker Among, Tayebwa Declared Unopposed Ahead of 2026 Elections
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have both been nominated and declared unopposed to represent their respective constituencies in the 2026–2031 parliamentary term under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. The development underscores the duo’s firm political standing and the strong confidence their constituents and
Court Remands 15 UWA Officials Over Shs 9.3 Billion Gorilla Permit Fraud
The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded 15 senior officials from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to Luzira prison over a multi-billion-shilling fraud case. The group was on Wednesday grilled at the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters and later detained over allegations of involvement in a massive chimpanzee and gorilla permit fraud
