MTN, WWF shortlist finalists for Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge
MTN Uganda, in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has shortlisted 12 finalists for the Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge, a youth-focused programme supporting commercially viable solutions for climate and resource-management pressures. The shortlist follows a nationwide call for applications issued in September this year. Submissions were evaluated by independent
Over 200 women to benefit from Shs 2.9b Stanbic GreenTech Accelerator Program
In a bid to boost the greentech space in Uganda, the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has partnered with the French Embassy in Uganda to support the youth and women entrepreneurs active in the sector. Catherine Poran, the Chief Executive of the SBIL said, “It is an initiative being supported
dfcu, Ministry of ICT Partner to Strengthen Digital Skilling
The Ministry of ICT & National Guidance and the dfcu Foundation have entered a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital skilling, innovation, and enterprise transformation across Uganda. This collaboration unites government leadership with private sector expertise to equip entrepreneurs, youth, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), women-led enterprises, and community organizations
EACOP, Rotary Uganda Launch Green Schools Initiative in Kyotera
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., in partnership with Rotary Uganda, has launched the EACOP Green Schools Initiative at St. Kizito Primary School, Kasasa Sub County, Kyotera District as part of EACOP’s Social Economic Investment Programme. The initiative aims to transform learning institutions along the EACOP route into
Museveni Pardons 143 Petty Convicts
President He further requested Dr. Byabashaija to notify him once the process of releasing the pardoned prisoners has been completed.has pardoned several prisoners across the country, Daily Star has learned. “In accordance with Article 121 (4)(a) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, and on the recommendation of
Bryan White Remanded Over Death of Girlfriend Nalubwama
Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded city socialite Brian Kirumira, aka Brian White, over the suspicious death of his girlfriend, Caroline Nalubwama. Appearing before Magistrate Sarah Basemera, Brian White was charged with seven counts including manslaughter, possession of narcotic drugs, conspiracy to commit a felony, and giving false information. He
Panic as Sauda Madada Vomits Blood, Court Orders Urgent Evacuation
Kanyanya Grade One Magistrate Damalie Agumasiimwe has ordered the immediate evacuation of detained National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Sauda Madada to a medical facility for further treatment. Madada, who appeared frail and visibly ill, was brought to court supported by prison warders and was reportedly vomiting blood. Before the court
Uganda Seals New Air Service Deals to Boost International Flights
Uganda has concluded a series of bilateral air service negotiations at the 17th ICAO Air Services Negotiation event (ICAN2025), strengthening the country’s position in the global aviation sector. The week-long summit, held in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, brought together aviation regulators, policy experts, and national delegations from around
UBOS Kicks Off Week-Long Activities Ahead of Africa Statistics Day celebrations
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has begun a full week of celebrations leading up to Africa Statistics Day 2025, rolling out activities under the theme “Leveraging Innovations in Data and Statistics to Promote a Just, Peaceful, Inclusive, and Prosperous Society for Africans.” Launching the events at Statistics House in
A Borderless Africa Could Become Reality Within Five Years
In a bold push for Pan-African unity and seamless mobility across the continent, former Ghanaian Member of Parliament Ras Mubarak who leads the Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign has declared that Africa is capable of achieving a fully visa-free system within the next five years, long before the African Union’s Vision
