Banking on Wellness: UIBFS and UBA Launch 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), launched the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala on the evening of September 5th at the UBA offices in Muyenga. The event kicked off with the highly anticipated Bankers’ Run/Walk, which also marked the
NRM Tribunal Overturns Election of Tanga Odoi’s Son
In a stunning rebuke to what many perceived as a textbook case of political nepotism, the NRM Tribunal has nullified the election of Collin Tanga, son of the ruling party’s powerful Electoral Commission chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi. Collin had been controversially declared the NRM Youth League Chairperson, narrowly beating rival
Five More Suspects Join Eddie Mutwe, Achileo Over Military Drills
The Kawempe Grade One Magistrate has remanded five additional supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to Luzira Prison over allegations of illegal military training conducted at the party’s headquarters. The newly charged individuals include Tasi Calvin (alias Bobi Giant), Serunkuuma Edwin (alias Eddie King Kabenja), Lukenge Sharif, Nyanzi Yasin,
BREAKING: NUP’s Alex Waiswa Abducted by Armed Men in Kawempe
Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has reportedly been abducted by military personnel under unclear circumstances. The incident was confirmed by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, who was with Mufumbiro and other NUP members at the Kawempe Magistrates Court during
CAF President Commends Uganda for Successfully Hosting CHAN 2024
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the people of Uganda for their successful hosting of the CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The message of appreciation was delivered on Sunday by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita
Mohan and Maria Kiwanuka’s Son Found Dead in U.S. Apartment
Nsereko Kyamukungubya Kiwanuka, the son of renowned businessman Mohan Kiwanuka and former Finance Minister Maria Kiwanuka, was found dead in his Washington, D.C. apartment on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in what authorities and family believe was a sudden heart attack. Nsereko (34) had recently completed his MBA at the University
EACOP and China Petroleum Pipeline Launch Engineering Scholarship Program for Ugandan Students
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., in collaboration with its Tier One contractor for Pipeline (PPL) construction and Above Ground Installations (AGI), China Petroleum Pipeline Ltd. (CPP), has launched a scholarship program aimed at supporting talented but underprivileged engineering students in Uganda. The program will benefit 28 students
UPDF UNGU XI Contingent Commander Urges Vigilance and Financial Discipline
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI) contingent commander, Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has praised his troops for their dedication and professionalism as they enter the third quarter of their mission deployment. Addressing officers and militants, he commended their discipline and hard work
Court Grants Bail to Former MUBS Principal Prof. Waswa Balunywa
The Anti-Corruption Court has granted bail to former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal, Prof. Waswa Balunywa, in two separate abuse of office cases. Although prosecution attorney Caroline Nabasa initially objected to the bail application, she later informed the court: “Your worship, we have instructions from the Director of Public
UPDF Vows to Crush ADF After Deadly Ambush in Eastern Congo
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has shot down claims of civilian killings in Komanda–Eringeti, Eastern DRC, branding them as misinformation likely planted to discredit the ongoing Operation Shujaa a joint offensive against the ADF insurgents. In a statement dated September 4, UPDF confirmed that while clashes did occur, they
