Court Sentences Okello to death over Gbaba child killings
The High Court has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum to death after convicting him on four counts of murder at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Daycare Centre. “Consequently, this Court finds that the Prosecution has proved all the ingredients of the offence of murder in the four counts against the Accused
Museveni distances self from sections of Sovereignty Bill, political parties remain on radar
President Yoweri Museveni has distanced himself from several provisions in the newly tabled Sovereignty Bill currently under scrutiny by Parliament’s committees on legal and parliamentary affairs, and defence and internal affairs. On April 15, 2026, the State Minister for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi, presented the bill for its first reading,
Court convicts Okello for killing four children
The High Court has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum for killing four Ggaba school children. Earlier Presiding judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha found Okello guilty of killing four children. In her judgement, she convicted him awaiting for sentencing. On monday, prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya, on Tuesday asked court to find Onyum
UAA names new executive council as industry pushes reforms
The Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) has unveiled a new executive council, taking office at a time when the industry is pushing for greater recognition, stronger regulation and professional standards. Peter Kazibwe, creative director at Maad McCann, takes over as chairman. Kazibwe is one of the region’s leading creatives and was
Building Competitive Enterprises Through Empowered Staff and Decent Work
By Amon Aruho Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle once said, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Its a timeless replication that still speaks to the world of work today. As Uganda marks this year’s Labour Day under the theme Safeguarding Uganda’s Progress: Empowering the Workforce and Promoting Decent
Inside Shs 285bn funding to Scale Up Life-Saving Assistance Across Uganda’s Refugee Settlements
The United States Government has committed US$75 million ( Shs 285 billion) to humanitarian partners in Uganda to strengthen life-saving assistance for refugees, host communities, and populations affected by severe acute malnutrition linked to recurrent drought and a measles outbreak. The funding, channelled through the Eastern and Southern Africa Humanitarian
Uganda Secures Shs 11 Billion Boost for Clean Energy Access
Uganda’s energy transition is gaining fresh momentum after Absa Bank Uganda and the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) struck a Shs 11.085 billion concessional financing deal aimed at accelerating access to affordable clean energy solutions across the country. The facility, anchored under the Government’s Electricity Access Scale-Up Project, is
MTN Bets Big on Digital Backbone as Uganda’s Oil Era Nears Take-Off
As Uganda edges closer to its first oil, a new narrative is taking shape in the country’s petroleum sector, one where pipelines and rigs share the stage with data, connectivity, and digital systems. At the 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, MTN Uganda positioned itself
ABC Capital Bank Stages Comeback as Turnaround Strategy Pays Off
After a turbulent period marked by losses, ABC Capital Bank is steadily scripting a comeback, one that is beginning to validate its bet on digital transformation, disciplined management, and strategic repositioning. Fresh financial results for 2025 show a bank on the mend, with profit after tax surging by 285 per
Uganda’s Oil Sector Poised for Growth as First Oil Nears
Uganda’s journey towards first oil production is gaining momentum, with key industry players rallying behind efforts to ensure the country maximises value from its petroleum resources. This was the central message at the 11th Oil and Gas Convention 2026, currently underway at Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, where government
