Sorrow as Body of Former Minister Rhoda Kalema Arrives at Entebbe Airport
The body of Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, former Minister for Public Service and revered elder stateswoman, arrived this morning at Entebbe International Airport from Nairobi, where she passed away over the weekend following an illness. The body was received by representatives from A-Plus Funeral Services, the Uganda Police
FDC Founding Member and Businessman James Garuga Musinguzi Dies
James Garuga Musinguzi, a founding member and key financier of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has passed away. He was widely respected both in Uganda’s political and business circles, and played a pivotal role in acquiring the party’s national headquarters in Najjanankumbi. Garuga, who hailed from Kanungu District, was
Nineteen months later, Bishop Moses Banja Leaves Many Guessing
On December 10, 2023, Bishop Moses Banja was consecrated and enthroned as the sixth Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, succeeding Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira. Bishop Banja was selected from a pool of nine candidates, including Rev. Can. Moses Kayimba, Rev. Edward Stephen Kabanda, Ven. Can. John Gitta Kavuma, and Ven. B.K. Buwembo. Others included Rev. Semei Ssebina Sekiziyivu, Rev. Emmanuel Lutaaya,
Fallen Seeta High Student Didn’t Know How to Swim, Says Principal
The principal of Seeta High Schools, Kafumbe Davis, has confirmed that Kevin Nsamba, the Senior Six student who tragically drowned on Sunday, did not know how to swim. Nsamba reportedly drowned in the school’s swimming pool after playing football with classmates earlier in the evening. The incident occurred around 5:30
Hajji Issa Sekitto Named New Acting Chairman of KACITA
The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has appointed veteran trade advocate Hajji Issa Sekitto as its new Acting Chairman, following a unanimous decision by the Association’s Executive Board on Monday. The announcement was made after an Extraordinary Executive Board Meeting held on August 4 at the KACITA headquarters in Kampala.
Absa, MEST Africa Partner to Champion Innovation Through the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge
Absa has announced its exclusive partnership with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) for the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, reaffirming its commitment to empowering African tech entrepreneurs and accelerating innovation across the continent. The MEST Africa Challenge is a prestigious pan-African pitch competition that identifies, nurtures, and invests in
dfcu Bank, Aurionpro partner to Lead Digital Innovation in Transaction Banking
dfcu Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Aurionpro, a global leader in fintech solutions, marking a significant step in its digital transformation journey. This collaboration positions dfcu Bank at the forefront of innovation in transaction banking, particularly for its Corporate and SME clients. Through the partnership, dfcu Bank will
Museveni Orders Official Burial for Rhoda Kalema
President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late former Minister for Public Service, Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, be accorded an Official Burial. Kalema passed away over the weekend in Nairobi, where she had been admitted due to undisclosed illnesses. In preparation for the burial, the Government of Uganda
Tragedy as Seeta High School Senior Six Student Drowns in Swimming Pool
What began as a routine Sunday evening at Seeta High School’s Mbalala Campus ended in tragedy and unanswered questions after a Senior Six student drowned under unclear circumstances in the school’s swimming pool. Kevin Nsamba, 21, was last seen around 5:30 PM, moments after playing football with fellow students. What
UPDF Engineers Boost Connectivity with Network Mast in Somalia
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU-XI), Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has commissioned a newly installed internet network tower at the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Company headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia. The state-of-the-art mast was constructed by UNGU-XI network engineers
