Bobi Wine returns nomination forms ahead of 2026 Presidential Race
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has formally submitted presidential nomination forms to the Electoral Commission, marking the official start of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s (aka Bobi Wine) bid for the presidency in the upcoming 2026 General Election. NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya confirmed that the party successfully gathered the required
Centenary Bank pledges increased support for Ugandan SMEs
Centenary Bank Managing Director, Fabian Kasi, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to empowering Ugandan Small and Medium Enterprises [SMEs], emphasising that they are central to the country’s economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction, particularly among women and youth. Kasi acknowledged that access to affordable financing continues to be a
Archbishop Kaziimba Tips Development Officers on Politics and Integrity
The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has today officially opened a four-day capacity building and training workshop for Diocesan Household and Community Transformation (HCT) Coordinators at Lweza Training and Conference Centre. HCT Directorate is the social-economic development arm of the Church of
More Ugandans Now Prefer Data to Voice Calls
Airtel Uganda’s latest financial results reveal a clear trend: more Ugandans are choosing data over traditional voice calls—a shift that’s rapidly reshaping the country’s telecom landscape. In its half-year report for the period ending June 30, 2025, Airtel posted a 30.4% increase in data revenue, reaching Shs 525.7 billion, and
Court Charges Mufumbiro and Sauda Madada Over Unlawful Drilling
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has charged National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro and Sauda Madaada with unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses. The two join a group of seven other NUP members, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, the
Shock as gov’t spends Shs 5.5 billion on supervising 4km of road in Arua and Mubende
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Central Government has raised red flags over grossly exaggerated costs of government-funded infrastructure projects, warning that taxpayers are losing billions to inflated contracts, weak supervision, and poor loan absorption. Presenting the committee’s findings on the Auditor General’s report for FY 2023/2024, PAC Chairperson
Government Procures Shs 35.2 Billion Worth of Vehicles for Local Government Leaders
The government has procured brand new vehicles worth Shs35.2 billion to support the work of District Chairpersons, City Mayors, and Municipal Mayors across the country, the Minister for Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has announced. Speaking on September 4, 2025, in response to a petition by the Uganda Local Government Association
Police Arrests Nubian Li Shortly After Mayoral Nomination
Musician and political figure Buken Ali, popularly known as Nubian Li, was arrested by police shortly after his nomination for the Nakawa Division Mayor position. The arrest took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda, moments after he had officially been nominated as a candidate in
Confirmation of Charges Against Joseph Kony begins at ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun the confirmation of charges hearing against Joseph Kony, the founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), in his absence. The two-day hearing, held before Pre-Trial Chamber III, kicked off today, with the Prosecution, Defence, and Legal Representatives of Victims presenting oral
USSD – Simple But Powerful Amongst The Masses
By Annette Kiconco Tech Cabal, a leading , published a story with the headline: “USSD remains Africa’s most popular payment channel despite growing alternatives.” The article’s opening line read: “Despite the growth of many payment channels such as apps and QR codes, Africans continue to use USSD more for making
