Court sentences two Bbosa killers to death
The High Court has sentenced Lugya Bbosa Tabula and Noah Lugya to death for the murder of former Ndiga clan leader Eng Daniel Lwomwa Bbosa, bringing to a close one of the most closely watched murder cases involving a Buganda clan leader. Justice David Matovu handed down the maximum sentence,
Shilling holds firm as dollar, pound face global pressure
The Uganda shilling remained relatively stable during the week as the local currency continued to draw support from improved dollar supply, while global markets weighed economic data against geopolitical tensions. The shilling traded around Shs 3,670/3,680 to the dollar during the week, compared to about Shs 3,645/3,655 previously, as demand
Spiro champions clean mobility ahead of Rwenzori Marathon
More than 200 riders of electric motorcycle company Spiro took to the streets of Kampala in a Green Boda Boda ride to mark the company’s partnership with the Rwenzori Marathon as the event’s official Green Mobility Partner for 2026. The partnership will see Spiro deploy electric motorcycles during the marathon
Standard Chartered, Rotary launch skills programme for vulnerable youth
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and the Rotary Club of Muyenga Tankhill have launched a six-month skills development programme targeting 20 vulnerable young people, mainly young women, in Muyenga and surrounding communities. The Standard Chartered–Rotary Skills for Change Cohort 2026, implemented through Einstein Rising’s Skills for Change programme, will equip beneficiaries
Modern Group hailed for contribution to Uganda’s economic growth
Modern Group of Companies, one of Uganda’s diversified business groups, has been hailed for its contribution to economic growth through investment, job creation and promotion of local production. The commendation was made by officials from during a strategic tour of Modern Group’s manufacturing plant in Jinja. The delegation was led
Imam Sayed Ali Khamenei: Strait of Hormuz is the regional spine of imperialism
Strategic question There are about thirty-four straits in the world. Why the focus on the Strait of Hormuz? Imam Khamenei’s challenge Imam Khamenei faced the challenge of global trade while building the domestic economy. He ensured Iran’s freedom from USA diktat. He anticipated belligerence, for which he prepared with the
Shs 3.5bn maize debt sparks protest at PRO Industries in Luwero
More than 50 maize traders have pitched camp at PRO Industries Ltd in Luwero District, demanding payment of more than Shs3 billion owed to them for produce supplied to the company. The traders, who converged at the company’s premises in Ndibuluungi, Butuntumula Sub-county, have parked their trucks at the factory
Court orders Muwema to deposit Shs 371m in Kololo rent dispute
The Court of Appeal has ordered Muwema & Co Advocates to provide security of US$100,000 (about Shs371 million) as it challenges a High Court decision ordering the law firm to pay more than US$372,000 (about Shs1.34 billion) in rent arrears and mesne profits. The order was issued by Justice John
Standard Chartered marks 114 years of banking in Uganda
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has marked 114 years of operations in the country, celebrating its longstanding contribution to Uganda’s financial sector and its role in connecting local businesses and institutions to international capital and markets. The bank, which opened its Kampala branch on August 12, 1912, marked the anniversary under
Uganda Should Reflect on Carbon Liabilities Ahead of First Oil Production
By John Peter Okwi As Uganda draws closer to produce it first oil, its bet to harness this resource coincides with a period of rising global carbon pricing, an economic reality that adds urgency to the case for a swift transition to clean energy. According to the World Bank’s recent
