Oboth-Oboth tipped for Speaker of 12th Parliament
West Budama County South MP and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, is being fronted for the position of Speaker of Parliament in the 12th Parliament. Oboth-Oboth, who has served as defence minister since 2021, has played a key role in shaping defence-related legislation, including tabling the Uganda
Dfcu takes services to Busoga with anniversary medical outreach
dfcu Bank has marked its 62nd anniversary by hosting a humanitarian medical camp in Walukuba-Masese Division in Jinja District, as part of a nationwide outreach initiative aimed at improving access to healthcare in communities across Uganda. The health camp, organized in partnership with the Busoga Kingdom and Rotary District 9213, offered
Over 500 Access HIV, SRHR Services at Kigungu Landing Site
More than 500 residents at Kigungu Landing Site have accessed sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services as health workers step up efforts to address rising HIV infections in Uganda’s high-risk fishing communities. The outreach, conducted by Family Medical Point, offered free HIV testing, counselling, treatment and care
Museveni names Kaziibwe New Deputy Chief Justice
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kaziibwe Kawumi as the new Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, according to a press release issued by the Presidential Press Unit (PPU) on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The announcement states that Justice Kawumi’s name has already been forwarded to Parliament for
Digital records strengthening women’s agency at home and in business
Women entrepreneurs and young business owners in Kikuube District are increasingly embracing digital record keeping as a way of strengthening their businesses, improving accountability, and gaining greater financial independence both at home and in their communities. Many say using mobile phones to track business transactions is helping them make informed
Police probes youth Rights’ activist over alleged promotion of homosexuality
The Kampala metropolitan police have launched an investigation into claims that one of the popular youth rights’ activists, who started the popular march against Eacop, is a top promoter of homosexuality a crime once proven guilty attracts a 20 years’ imprisonment or death. “A complainant reached out to us on
Kariisa Joins Standard Chartered Board as Bank Eyes Corporate Banking Expansion
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country’s economic transformation, underscoring its strategic focus on Corporate and Investment Banking, governance, and support for Uganda’s development agenda. The reaffirmation came during the announcement of the appointment of Next Media Group Chief Executive Officer, Kin Kariisa, as an
Uganda airlines turns to leasing deal to plug fleet gaps amid expansion push
Uganda Airlines has brought in a Boeing 737-800 under a wet-lease arrangement with Ethiopian Airlines, signalling a push to sustain its expansion ambitions amid growing demand and limited in-house capacity. The aircraft, received on Tuesday, May 12, is the first of two expected under the deal and will be operated
Over 180 MPs Take Oath as 12th Parliament Sets Focus on Corruption, Poverty Fight
Parliament on Tuesday commenced the swearing-in ceremony for Members-elect to the 12th Parliament, marking the beginning of a new legislative term defined by bold promises to tackle corruption, reduce poverty, improve service delivery and pursue political and constitutional reforms over the next five years. A total of 184 legislators took
Leadership capacity strengthened across CCBU teams
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) continues to invest in its people as part of its commitment to unlocking talent and driving impact. The company has welcomed the fourth cohort of its Frontline Leadership Development Programme (FLDP), comprising 16 employees, reinforcing its leadership pipeline and commitment to sustainable growth. The six-month programme
