NIC Unveils Shs 7.28 Billion Boost for She Cranes Ahead of Celtic Netball Cup
NIC General Insurance has announced a landmark sponsorship worth USD 2 million (about Shs 7.28 billion) to support the She Cranes as Uganda’s national netball team steps up preparations for the Celtic Netball Cup, scheduled for 26–30 November 2025 at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. The announcement was made
Bobi Wine Accuses Police of Double Standards, Urges Byabakama to Resign
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has called on Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi to resign, citing police brutality against party members during the campaign period. On several occasions, police have fired tear gas at Kyagulanyi’s supporters, claiming they were dispersing
AAR Health Services (U) Ltd secures IRA License as a Non-Life Insurer, transforming Uganda’s Insurance Landscape
In a significant development for Uganda’s insurance sector, AAR Health Services Uganda Limited (AAR) has officially transitioned into a fully licensed non-life insurer, following official licensing by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) as a General Insurance Company. This development marks a pivotal achievement for AAR as it evolves
Police Review Viral Videos of NRM Supporters Conducting Military-Style Drills
Police have said they will soon announce their decision regarding videos circulating online showing NRM supporters conducting military-style drills. The clarification comes at a time when over ten National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters are already facing charges related to unlawful military drills. Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said the force is
Uganda Marks World Children’s Day with a Call to Invest in the Country’s Youngest Generation
As Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Children’s Day, this year’s celebration held under the theme “Invest in Uganda’s Children for a Better Future” showcased the remarkable creativity and innovation young people can achieve when they are empowered and supported. Dr. Robin Nandy underscored the value of listening
Uganda, EU Leaders Push for Peace and Partnership Ahead of AU–EU Summit
Senior Ugandan and European Union diplomats have called for a renewed, people-centred partnership grounded in peace, development, and industrial expansion as Africa and Europe prepare for the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola. The remarks were made during a high-level dialogue at Fairway Hotel in Kampala, hosted by
Brass for Africa opens musical doors for children with disabilities
Every Thursday afternoon, the quiet compound of Ntinda School for the Deaf transforms the moment the Brass for Africa van rolls in. Deaf students rush out with beaming faces, signing excitedly as their instructors step out. The arrival of bass drums, tenor drums, and a shiny tuba turns the schoolyard
UHRC Awards Shs160m to Victims of Human Rights Violations
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal sitting in Mbarara City has awarded a total of Shs160 million to victims of human rights violations in two separate cases. In the first ruling delivered by the Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, the Tribunal awarded Shs80 million to Visensio Mucunguzi, a farmer from Rwenkuriju
Semei Kakungulu’s Environmental Legacy Commemorated in Mbale City
The Semei Kakungulu Museum has launched a week-long celebration to mark its first anniversary and the 97th year since the death of Semei Kakungulu, honoring his lasting impact on environmental protection and the local ecosystem. The activities are specifically aimed at raising public awareness about the realities of climate change
Stanbic Bank and FinCom Unveil Digital Lending Partnership For Ugandan Schools
Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced a transformative partnership with FinCom Technologies, the creators of the SchoolPay platform, to deliver the first fully digital lending solution for schools in the country. The collaboration gives thousands of private education institutions immediate access to pre-scored, cashflow-aligned financing, directly through a platform they already
