Wendi, FlexiPay, Integrate to Drive Digital Financial Inclusion
In a landmark partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda (formerly PostBank Uganda), a leading government-owned financial institution and Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country’s largest commercial bank, have announced the integration of their digital wallets — Wendi and FlexiPay. Collectively, both platforms serve over a million users offering
Speaker Among, Tayebwa Declared Unopposed Ahead of 2026 Elections
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have both been nominated and declared unopposed to represent their respective constituencies in the 2026–2031 parliamentary term under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. The development underscores the duo’s firm political standing and the strong confidence their constituents and
Court Remands 15 UWA Officials Over Shs 9.3 Billion Gorilla Permit Fraud
The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded 15 senior officials from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to Luzira prison over a multi-billion-shilling fraud case. The group was on Wednesday grilled at the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters and later detained over allegations of involvement in a massive chimpanzee and gorilla permit fraud
EC Nominates Vice President Alupo for Katakwi Woman MP Seat
The Vice President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, was this morning duly nominated to contest for the Katakwi District Woman Member of Parliament seat on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. The Vice President was nominated by the Katakwi District Returning Officer, Stephen Makubuya, at the Electoral Commission offices. The Electoral
MTN unveils newly branded Roundabout in Arua
MTN Uganda has unveiled a newly rebranded roundabout in Arua City and reopened its modernised MTN Service Centre as part of its ongoing commitment to enhance customer experience and contribute to urban beautification across Uganda. The two developments, launched during Customer Service Week, reflect MTN’s continued investment in infrastructure, customer
Ugandan Landslide Survivors’ Fight for Justice Reboots with Fresh Court Hearing
A group of 48 landslide survivors are appearing once again before the Mbale High Court today in Uganda, just weeks before the heaviest rain season threatens to bring similar disasters to the area. Following a landslide in December 2019 that killed dozens in the Bududa District of eastern Uganda, the
EC nominates over 45 Parliamentary Aspirants in Kampala
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that 46 parliamentary aspirants were nominated on the first day of the nomination exercise in Kampala, marking a strong start to the race for the 2026 general elections. Makindye East Constituency recorded the highest number of nominations with 11 aspirants, followed by Nakawa East
Catholic Bishop of Jinja Diocese Charles Martin Wamika is dead
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja, Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika, has passed on. The news of his passing was announced by Fr. Gerald Muto, the Diocesan Chancellor of the Diocese of Jinja. “It is with deep sorrow and Christian hope in the resurrection that the Diocese of
Court Slaps Mufumbiro with New Incitement to Murder Charges
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Waiswa Mufumbiro, has been charged with inciting supporters of his party to commit murder against security personnel. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Frank Nahamya, Mufumbiro pleaded not guilty and was subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison until November 4, 2025. Prosecution
Museveni Orders Shs 5 Million Compensation for Families of Gulu Highway Crash Victims
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered for Shs 5 million payment to bereaved families which have lost their loved one in the tragic accident along Gulu highway. “I have learnt with sadness about the tragic accident that occurred this morning along the Kampala–Gulu highway, claiming many lives,” Museveni said. “I extend
