Court relieves Sseggona, Throws Out Walukagga’s Petition
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Mathias Walukagga challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) from contesting in the parliamentary race. Led by Kawempe North Member of Parliament Luwimbazi Nalukoola, Walukagga’s legal team argued that he met the required academic qualifications and that the EC acted
Dfcu, IBM and Envision Global partner to Advance Digital Transformation
dfcu Bank has taken a major step in its digital transformation journey after signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global technology leader IBM and IBM Platinum Partner Envision Global. The MoU was signed at dfcu Bank Head Offices in Nakasero, Kampala, and formalizes a long-term strategic partnership aimed at strengthening
Kabaka’s Sister Omumbejja Teyeggala to Be Buried at Kasubi Royal Tombs
Omumbejja Diana Balizzamuggale Teyeggala Ndege has passed away. Her death was confirmed by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga. She was a daughter of the late Edward Muteesa II and a sister to Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. Speaking to the media, Katikkiro Mayiga said Omumbejja Diana had been
Shilling Weakens as Dollar Demand Persists
The Uganda shilling weakened by approximately 0.56% during last week’s trading session, closing at Shs 3,570/3,580 against the US dollar amid unusually strong festive-season demand. Despite steady dollar inflows from commodity exporters, remittance firms, and charitable organizations, persistent hard currency demand from offshore entities, manufacturing companies, and energy firms outweighed
Uganda Prisons Fires Ngora Warder Over Viral TikTok Criticism
The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed a Ngora-based warder after his blunt social media videos accusing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of corruption and mismanagement went viral, triggering a national debate on free speech within the security forces. Lawrence Ampe, a prisons warder attached to Ngora Prison, was quietly
Museveni: NUP Rigged 2.7 Million Votes in 2021 Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has sounded the alarm over what he called unprecedented electoral irregularities linked to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kampala, describing the developments as a troubling evolution in Uganda’s voting history. Speaking live from his Kisozi farm during a radio talk show, Museveni claimed the alleged manipulations
Uganda, Ethiopia push Africa’s coffee exports- Market Report
Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa rose by 21.9 percent in October 2025 to 1.73 million bags, up from 1.42mln bags in October 2024, according to the latest released by the International Coffee Organisation [ICO]. The Coffee Market Report November 2025 says Africa closed coffee year 2024/25 having shipped 19.69mln
Why Africa’s Best Creative Work Is Winning by Starting with Human Truth
By Abel Mugume What a year for African creativity. From the Silverback Awards to the DMA spotlight in Kenya, our industry didn’t just showcase craft, it demonstrated courage. As Preetesh Sewarj, CEO of the Loeries, aptly put it in his DMA Awards keynote: the courage to experiment, to listen to
From Russia With Love: Why Ugandans Are Turning to the Russian Language
At exactly 5:00 pm on a Thursday evening, a classroom at Makerere University comes alive not with the familiar rhythms of English or Luganda, but with the sharp, unfamiliar sounds of Russian. There is no late start, no waiting for stragglers. The lesson begins on time. On the whiteboard, strange symbols
How dfcu’s Weekend Loan Keeps MTN MoMo Agents Trading
Mobile money agents are the engine of Uganda’s everyday economy, and this is most visible on weekends. From Friday evening through Sunday, transaction volumes surge as customers trade, pay, and move money. The dfcu Weekend Agent Float Loan was designed with one clear purpose: to ensure agents never lose business simply
