Armoured Vehicles to Enhance UPDF Response in Somalia
The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has donated two Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU XI) in Somalia. The vehicles were officially handed over by UNSOS Chief Transport Officer, Manon Richard, who praised the
Ugandan Security Forces Accuse German Ambassador of Undiplomatic Conduct Linked to Rebel Activity
Uganda’s security forces have accused German Ambassador Mathias Schauer of engaging in undiplomatic conduct allegedly tied to rebel activities, Daily Star has learned. Over the past several months, security and intelligence agencies have arrested and interrogated multiple suspects connected to organized armed rebellion, plots to bomb public areas, and economic
Uganda Baati Ignites Industrial Transformation with Trailblazing Building Innovations
Uganda’s march toward becoming a tenfold economy just gained serious momentum, thanks to Uganda Baati Limited’s groundbreaking innovations in building systems. At the high-profile Africa Business and Investment Forum—hosted at the trailblazing Inspire Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo—the steel manufacturing giant showcased how its cutting-edge solutions are reshaping the face
Coke on the Go: Travellers Light Up as Their Names Appear on Bottles at Namayiba Bus Park
Travellers at Namayiba Bus Park were recently treated to a delightful surprise as Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda activated its popular “Share a Coke” campaign, distributing personalized bottles of Coca-Cola to passengers heading to destinations such as Kenya, Gulu, Juba, and beyond. The activation sparked excitement throughout the bus park, with many
AAR Insurance Uganda Plants 1,000 Trees in Zirobwe Kyambogo Village
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental conservation, AAR Insurance Uganda has planted 1,000 trees in Zirobwe Kyambogo Village. This initiative is a key component of the company’s broader mission to restore ecosystems and combat the effects of climate change. The campaign was launched by the Managing Director, Christine
Quality Chemicals Secures USD 36 Million Facility to Expand Production of Life-Saving Medicine
Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil) has secured a USD 36 million (UGX 133 billion) debt facility from Stanbic Bank Uganda to construct a second manufacturing facility. This new facility will not only increase production capacity for Qcil’s existing portfolio, but also enable the company to expand into new therapeutic areas,
Joan Kagezi Murder: How Key Witness Led to Arrest of Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been arrested by joint security agencies over his alleged involvement in the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. The arrest follows testimony by Daniel Kiwanuka Kisekka, a deserter from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), who appeared before the International
Court Remands Former CID Spokesperson Charles Twine for Inciting Violence
The former spokesperson of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Charles Twine, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of inciting violence. Twine had been missing for a week after allegedly meeting with the Inspector General of Police and his deputy. According to The Observer, he was summoned by his
IFC Invests in Immersive Content Platform VUZ to Support Jobs and Incomes
In a move to strengthen jobs and incomes for young creatives, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is investing $5 million into VUZ as part of its $12M Pre-Series C. Launched by a Jordanian founder, VUZ is an immersive content platform that creates, distributes
Afreximbank reports strong performance in line with expectations
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three months ended 31 March 2025. Financial Highlights Afreximbank Group delivered satisfactory financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, meeting expectations with solid profitability, strengthened liquidity and a resilient capital base. This
