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.
Airtel Africa post $6.415 billion revenue
Airtel Africa Posts Record Results for FY2026, with 24% Revenue Growth and 183.5 million Customers East Africa, including Uganda, drives strong performance as mobile money subscribers surge 21% to 54 million and data traffic nearly doubles across the network. Airtel Africa has reported record financial results for FY2026, driven by
The price of fame
For anyone who watches television, reads newspapers, listens to the radio, or follows celebrity blogs, it is easy to assume that fame comes with all the “good things in life”. According to many celebrities, this includes having lots of money, spending time in luxurious places with other high-profile people, and
Conrad Wanyama Marks 150th Appearance as Stanbic Black Pirates Crush Walukuba
Stanbic Black Pirates player Conrad Wanyama, marked a major career milestone on Saturday, when he made his 150th club appearance in style, by helping his side cruise to a commanding 56-6 victory over Walukuba Barbarians Rugby Club. Played in an electric atmosphere, the match not only celebrated Wanyama’s remarkable journey
Gun Salutes: How Museveni was sworn in for the seventh term
Amid the thunder of 21-gun salutes and tightly choreographed military precision, President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term, extending his decades-long grip on Uganda’s highest office following the January elections. The ceremony unfolded with symbolism, protocol, and spectacle, underscoring both continuity and control as the
Late MP Hellen Nakimuli’s family Fronts Sister for By Election Succession Battle
The family of the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, has endorsed her sister Irene Nampala to contest for the vacant parliamentary seat ahead of the upcoming by election. Nakimuli passed away last month at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala, shortly after undergoing
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: How ASIGMA and Heifer International Are Rewriting the Story of Youth Finance in Eastern Uganda
In the fertile but financially constrained landscapes of Eastern Uganda, agriculture has long been both a lifeline and a limitation. For decades, young people have tilled the land with ambition, but without access to capital, many have remained trapped in subsistence farming cycles that rarely yield more than survival. Dreams
Five Police Officers Remanded Over Bank of Uganda Break-In Probe
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Rophine Achayo has remanded five police officers and three private security guards over their alleged involvement in the break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters. The suspects were charged with neglect of duty to prevent a felony and were subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison pending further
Walking for Life: dfcu Unites Ugandans in Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign
dfcu Bank, in partnership with Mulago National Referral Hospital and Mengo Hospital, has intensified the national call for increased awareness and support for people living with Sickle Cell Disease through the “Hope in Motion” Walk, an initiative that brought together hundreds of Ugandans in a powerful show of solidarity. The
Competition Heats Up as 200 Schools Enter Stanbic Innovation Boot Camp
There is a highly competitive atmosphere at Gayaza High School, as students representing 200 schools across Uganda, begin the boot camp stage of the annual Stanbic National Schools Championships. The 11th edition of the Stanbic Bank sponsored competition is running under the overall theme ‘Powering Innovation for Job Creation’ with
Prosecutors reveal Molly Katanga allegedly killed husband over property and wealth
State prosecutors in the murder trial of businesswoman Molly Katanga on Monday revealed to the High Court in Kampala that she allegedly killed her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, in a calculated fight over wealth and property. The dramatic claims emerged as prosecution lawyers concluded their cross-examination of Molly Katanga, who
