Gaming Board revokes MelBet’s licence amid Tighten Regulations
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has revoked Fox Bet Limited, operating as MelBet license. This decision, effective January 1, 2026, marks a major blow to the gaming sector in Uganda and has left both players and industry insiders in shock. A public notice issued by the NLGRB
Agutamba Named Among Africa’s Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders
Africa PR Week, the continent’s leading platform for public relations and strategic communications professionals, has named Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Kenneth Agutamba among the Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders in Africa. The recognition, announced during Africa PR Week in Nairobi, places Agutamba among a select group of practitioners shaping how African
Uganda Prisons Warns Dismissed Warder Over Public Utterances
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has warned former warder Lawrence Ampe over his public utterances following his dismissal from the force. Last month, the Uganda Prisons Service dismissed the Ngora-based warder after videos he posted on social media accusing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of corruption and mismanagement went
Prisoners, Ugandans in Diaspora Miss out on 2026 General Elections
Prisoners and Ugandans living in the diaspora are set to miss the upcoming 2026 general election, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The revelation comes barely two weeks to the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. In June
IGG Rallies Accounting Officers Ahead of Incomes and Assets Declaration Exercise
The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Patricia Achan Okiria, has called upon Chief Administrative Officers and Town Clerks to mobilise all public officers to submit their personal data in preparation for the declaration of incomes, assets and liabilities scheduled for April 2026. Okiria said updating the Public Officers’ Register
Nkanyiso Mncwabe Appointed Managing Director of Nile Breweries
Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has appointed Nkanyiso Mncwabe as Managing Director, effective 1 January 2026. He succeeds Adu Rando, who successfully completed his tenure on 31 December 2025. Mncwabe joins Nile Breweries from South African Breweries (SAB), a key subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), where he most recently served
Boda Boda Riders Join Fight Against Illicit Alcohol in Mbarara
Boda boda riders have pledged to intensify the fight against illicit alcohol on the market. The commitment was made during a festive season campaign held in Mbarara City. Organised by the Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol Uganda Chapter (CAIA–Uganda) in partnership with Reach A Hand Uganda, the campaign aimed to raise
Gov’t Approves Use of HIV injectables in Uganda
Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has approved the use of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention (PrEP) injection manufactured by Gilead Sciences, a U.S.-based company. The approval is a game-changer for HIV prevention, especially for people at high risk of infection. It marks a significant step toward ending AIDS by 2030.
Government Sets Shs40 Trillion Tax Target for URA in FY 2026/27
The government has raised the bar for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), tasking it to collect over Shs40 trillion in taxes to bankroll the Shs69.399 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year—leaving the country to plug the remaining gap through borrowing. Finance State Minister Henry Musasizi said domestic revenue
Manchester United sacks Ruben Amorim
Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese boss departs after 14 months in charge, with his final game the 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday. Amorim’s dismissal comes after growing tensions between him and the Old Trafford hierarchy, including director of football Jason Wilcox. Amorim was dismissed
