Girls’ education gets WASH boost in Karamoja
More than 3,500 learners in Abim District are set to benefit from improved access to water, sanitation and menstrual hygiene facilities following the commissioning of new infrastructure at two primary schools. The facilities, comprising girls’ changing rooms, water points and a five-stance washroom, have been established at Kanu and Arembwola
Jambojet returns to Entebbe with daily Nairobi flights
Kenyan low-cost carrier Jambojet is set to resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, as the airline seeks to strengthen its presence in Uganda and expand regional connectivity. The return will restore a direct connection between the two East African capitals and is expected to boost business
Fifty Years Later, the Story is Still Being Written
By Ambrose Dillan Masengere Fifty years ago, someone had to believe that Public Relations in Uganda deserved a profession to call its own. There were no hashtags, LinkedIn communities or digital platforms on which practitioners could showcase their work. It was 1976, and what existed was an idea: that communication
Sudan crisis: How women and children bears the brunt of Sudanese Armed Forces’ airstrikes.
Millions of Sudanese, particularly women and children, have faced, since the outbreak of the war in 2023, a black death descending from the skies, even as its forms have varied—from explosive barrels and indiscriminate, unguided munitions to chemical weapons. Yet the common factor has been, and remains, that they rain
Why Mission 300 Could Accelerate the Country’s Energy Future
By Joy Nabulo Uganda stands at a critical moment in its energy development. Endowed with abundant rivers, year-round equatorial sunshine, geothermal potential and a youthful, rapidly growing population, the country has made remarkable strides in transforming its energy sector over the past decade. Through deliberate policy choices, strategic investments and
20 women-led startups selected for Women in Tech accelerator
Twenty women-led, technology-enabled startups have been selected for the second cohort of the Women in Tech Uganda Accelerator Programme, an initiative aimed at strengthening women’s participation in entrepreneurship and Uganda’s digital economy. The programme is being implemented by Standard Chartered Uganda in partnership with The Innovation Village, Village Capital and
NIRA rolls out Alien IDs for foreign nationals
Strapline: About 1,875 foreigners have so far been registered, with 1,500 Alien Identification Cards ready for collection The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has started issuing identification cards to legally resident foreign nationals in Uganda, introducing a new identification system that authorities say will make it easier for foreigners
Coca-Cola Beverages marks five years of hydration support for the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has renewed its partnership as the official hydration partner of the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon, marking five consecutive years of supporting one of Uganda’s premier sporting events. Scheduled for 22 August 2026 in Kasese District, the marathon will enter its fifth edition as it continues
Two children stabbed to death in Ggaba, three others injured
Two children have been stabbed to death and three others injured in an attack at Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, in Kampala’s Makindye Division. The incident occurred at about 4am today, August 20, 2026, prompting police to open investigations into murder, attempted murder and arson. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police South,
Kasubi Tombs restored, commissioned after 2010 fire
The Buganda Kingdom has officially commissioned the restored Kasubi Royal Tombs following the completion of renovation works at the historic cultural site. The restored tombs were commissioned today at a ceremony officiated by Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, who commended the people of Buganda, the central government and other individuals
