Stanbic’s Mumba Kalifungwa Calls for Inclusive Growth ahead of Uganda’s First Oil
Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Chief Executive, Mumba Kalifungwa has said Uganda’s future is not something to be observed from a distance, but something to be actively shaped calling on leaders across government, business, finance, and policy to translate macroeconomic momentum into inclusive, long-term prosperity. Speaking under the theme ‘Uganda’s Inflection Point:
Africa to Host Global Health Dialogue as Nairobi Prepares for World Health Summit Meeting
Africa is set to take centre stage in the global health dialogue as Nairobi prepares to host the World Health Summit Regional Meeting (WHSRM) 2026 from April 27–29 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi. The high-level gathering is part of the broader World Health Summit platform, which seeks to
Inside UCE impressive performance and grading system
Uganda has registered a significant improvement in performance in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, with at least 99.6% of candidates passing. The results were released today at State House, Nakasero, by First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni. The pass rate marks an increase
Why Does School Fees Still Feel Like an Emergency?
By Andrew Musanja As a parent, I live by two calendars. The first is the one on my wall, with birthdays, work deadlines, and family events. The second lives in my head and never lets me rest. It is the school calendar. Term opening dates. Deadline reminders. The quiet countdown
Journalist Julius Kitone, seven others perish in Mbarara-Lyantonde highway crash
At least eight people are reported to have perished in a motor accident in Kiruhura District along the Kampala–Mbarara Highway. Among those involved in the crash is Julius Kitone, a journalist working with NBS TV and Executive Director of Africa Climate Resilience. According to Kasasira Samson, the Police Public Relations
Why Supreme Court Ordered for Rehearing of Kazinda Constitutional Petition
The Supreme Court has ordered a rehearing of former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Geoffrey Kazinda’s petition challenging the constitutionality of the criminal proceedings that led to his conviction. In August 2012, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) initiated criminal proceedings against Kazinda on corruption-related
Court Dismisses Incitement Case Against Mufumbiro
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has dismissed a case of inciting violence against National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro. On September 8, 2025, Mufumbiro was arrested by military personnel under unclear circumstances. According to Joel Ssenyonyi, the party spokesperson, Mufumbiro had briefly stepped out to attend to
Uganda’s VP Alupo Lands in Ethiopia ahead of AU Heads of State Summit
Uganda’s Vice President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, has arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to represent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The high-level summit will take place from February 13
Ntambi Secures KCB Sponsorship for 2026 WRC Safari Rally
Ugandan rally driver Oscar Ntambi has earned backing from KCB Bank ahead of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally, following a substantial sponsorship commitment by the regional lender toward the prestigious event. The sponsorship was confirmed yesterday in Nairobi, where KCB Bank Kenya unveiled a KShs 227 million
Akoromit marks 13 Years of Transformative Education in Teso
Akoromit PEAS High School has celebrated 13 years of providing quality education to the children of Teso. Located in Kapelebyongo District, formerly part of Amuria District, the school has grown into one of the leading private institutions in the area. Despite being one of the few private schools in the
