Absa maps out Kampala Hills Run to keep girls in school
Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled the route map for the 2026 KH3–7 Hills Run, promising a tougher, more rewarding edition of the annual race set for April 26. The event, which will start and finish at Millennium Grounds in Lugogo, will feature three race categories—5km, 10km and the flagship 25km—taking
Uganda, GHFC strike deal to scale up fertilizer use, boost farm output
Uganda has stepped up efforts to modernise its agriculture sector after signing a partnership with the Green Hydrogen Fertilizer Company (GHFC) aimed at increasing fertilizer use and improving farm productivity. The agreement, signed through the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), is expected to support farmer training,
CAF Report Exposes Shortfalls in Uganda’s AFCON 2027 Plans
Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have come under renewed scrutiny after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) flagged major gaps in stadium infrastructure and support facilities. A recent CAF inspection report indicates that none of the country’s proposed venues currently meets the required Category 4
Court orders Nile Breweries to pay Shs 1.1bn in contract dispute
The Court of Appeal has ordered Nile Breweries Limited to pay Shs 1.1 billion in damages to Salvation Distributors Limited for breach of contract, bringing to a close a long-running dispute over distributorship rights. Court records show that between 1999 and 2002, Gregory Gidagui Mafabi, through Salvation Distributors, entered into
Civil society raises red flags over proposed NGO funding bill
By James Paul A section of civil society organisations has expressed concern over a proposed NGO Funding Bill, warning that it could tighten state control over foreign funding and potentially shrink civic space if not carefully framed. Dr Sarah Bireete, executive director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, cautioned that
How Isabelle Furaha Is Transforming Survival for Preterm Babies in Uganda
Every week, Isabelle Furaha leads a dedicated team of volunteers moving between hospital wards and homes across Uganda, following up on some of the country’s most vulnerable lives premature babies who have survived birth but remain at high risk. Under her leadership, the team equips mothers with essential skills to
Mama Tulia Clinches Global Award for Transforming Preterm Baby Care
A Ugandan organisation supporting vulnerable mothers and premature babies has earned international recognition after its founder received the Innovation and Collaboration Award at the Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI) Summit in Germany. Mama Tulia Ministries, a Uganda-based non-governmental organisation, was honoured for its outstanding work in
MTN and Partners Plant 12.4 Acres of Forest in Oil Hub
MTN Uganda, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Bunyoro Kingdom, has unveiled a 12.4-acre sustainable woodlot in Kikuube District, merging youth skills development with environmental conservation in one of Uganda’s booming oil regions. The initiative, launched at St. Joseph Vocational Training Institute during Earth
Women at the Helm: How Female Leadership Builds Better Banking
By Laura Bahemuka, I have spent my career in financial services watching institutions chase growth while overlooking one of the most powerful levers available to them: putting women in leadership. Not to tick a diversity box. Not to meet a reporting threshold. But because women leaders produce banking that works for customers,
How Unlawful Dismissal Cost Airtel Shs 254.6 Million
The Industrial Court has awarded Shs31 million in general damages to Peter Katongole for unlawful dismissal by Airtel Uganda Limited, bringing to a close a long-running labour dispute. Katongole, a long-serving employee who worked with Airtel Uganda for 13 years, was earlier found to have been unfairly and unlawfully dismissed
