EC Reopens Nominations After Candidate Deaths
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reopened nominations for several local government seats following a series of mysterious candidate deaths that have shaken preparations for the 2026 general elections. In a press release issued on October 23, 2025, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama described the decision as a response to the
St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School gets inclusive ICT lab
MTN Foundation, in partnership with Sense International, has inaugurated a new computer laboratory at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School in Lira City. The initiative is aimed at promoting inclusive education and digital learning in a region where access to technology remains limited. The lab is equipped with ten computers,
Kayonde Graduates, Strengthens Global Mission to Empower Migrant Workers
Kayonde Abdallah, the visionary founding president of Migrant Workers Voice (MWV) and the organization’s newly appointed Global Ambassador, has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from Nkumba University. This academic milestone further strengthens his ongoing mission to defend and empower millions of migrant workers facing
Gov’t official kills Four Buffaloes in Queen Elizabeth National Park
The Bushenyi District Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Gaston Muhangi, is under scrutiny after reportedly knocking dead four buffaloes in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The incident occurred on Friday night at Kikorongo, along the Kasese–Mbarara highway. According to reports, Muhangi had allegedly been drinking in Kasese before deciding to drive himself.
UN Women Inaugurates ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls’ School
UN Women, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and with support from GIZ, has inaugurated the Eastern Region African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls’ Secondary School in Jinja District. The event marks a major milestone in advancing digital inclusion
Airtel Africa Partners with ITU to Boost Digital Skills Development
The Airtel Africa Foundation has partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), and Cisco on a joint initiative to advance digital skills development and capacity building under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative. The partnership seeks to bridge the digital divide and promote digital
Absa Bank Acquires Standard Chartered’s Retail Banking Business
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio in Uganda. This development follows Standard Chartered’s November 27, 2024 announcement of its intention to explore a potential sale, in line with the bank’s
Nakaseke Farmers Partner with Heifer International to Boost Dairy Production
By Timothy Nsubuga Grace Kansiime, a dairy farmer in Ngoma Town Council, knows all too well the devastating effects of drought, which has claimed her cattle and crippled her dairy sales — her main source of livelihood. “When we were struck by drought, our animals had nothing to eat, and
Jolin Rugari Committed to High Court for Trial Over Son’s Death
Jolin Rugari, wife to Chris Rugari, the Honorary Consul of Zimbabwe to Uganda, has been committed to the High Court for trial over the alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. Mrs. Rugari is accused of killing her child in April this year. Her housemaid, Robinah Nabbanja, has also
Four Unopposed MPs Await Swearing In to the 12th Parliament
At least four candidates have been declared unopposed ahead of Uganda’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, paving their way to the 12th Parliament without a contest. On Wednesday, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination exercise for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The nominations covered a total of 353
