Court remands police officer, 17 others over vandalism of electricity lines
Nakawa Magistrate Court has remanded a police officer and 17 other suspects over alleged involvement in a large-scale power infrastructure vandalism racket — now being prosecuted under terrorism-related charges. Constable Driver Emmanuel Kato, 34, attached to Mukono Central Police Station, was arraigned before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court on Wednesday alongside
UPDF helicopter crashes and catches fire in Somalia
A Ugandan military helicopter with eight people on board crashed and caught fire at the main international airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a Ugandan army spokesman said. Three people escaped with burns but the other five were “yet to be accounted for” following the crash at the Aden Adde International
Standard Chartered Unveils ‘Jaguza’ Campaign to Reward Clients for Deposits and Transactions
Standard Chartered Bank launches campaign to reward clients Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has unveiled its latest deposit campaign dubbed ‘Jaguza ne Standard Chartered,’ designed to reward clients for saving, transacting and maintaining deposits with the Bank. Running from July 1 to September 30, 2025, the campaign will see the Bank’s clients
Mpigi LC V Chairperson, Two Others Charged Over Job Bribery Scandal
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Mpigi has formally charged and remanded three senior district officials, including the LC V Chairperson, over allegations of soliciting bribes from job applicants seeking government employment. The officials charged are Martin Ssejjemba, LC V Chairperson of Mpigi District; Fredrick Kirumira, Chairperson of the Mpigi District
Mary Baine assumes role as Executive Secretary of ATAF
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) says Mary Baine has officially assumed her duties as the new Executive Secretary of the organisation, effective July 1, 2025. Baine’s appointment was formally announced on June 3, 2025, following a rigorous selection process and broad endorsement from ATAF’s member administrations. Her assumption of
Carbon Markets Africa Summit: Unlocking Africa’s Carbon Wealth Through Integrity, Action and Investment
The award-winning VUKA Group has officially launched the Carbon Markets Africa Summit [CMAS], a purpose-driven, high-level continental gathering that will take place October from 21 to 23, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Designed as Africa’s flagship platform for carbon finance, CMAS brings together policymakers, investors, standards bodies, developers and corporates to drive practical,
Pesapal Uganda Launches Openfloat to Revolutionize Bulk Business Payments
Pesapal Uganda has launched of Openfloat, a cutting-edge bulk funds disbursement solution designed to transform how businesses manage payouts, cash flow, and settlements in real-time. Openfloat offers a unified digital account to manage petty cash, supplier payments, salaries and so much more, all in one place. Merchants can also disburse
Court releases Charles Twine
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has released Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Charles Twine on bail after he spent over a month on remand at Luzira Prison. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi, Twine was granted a cash bail of Shs 5 million after 38 days in custody. His four
Stanbic launches 90-day FlexiPay Cashback Explosion
Stanbic Bank has officially launched the FlexiPay Cashback Explosion, a highly anticipated 90-day campaign featuring offers of various rewards, and increased customer engagement to encourage uptake of digital payments. FlexiPay is the bank’s innovative digital mobile platform that does not require one to have a Stanbic Bank account in order
Manafwa NRM Youths Disowns Letter Targeting MP Aspirant Musibikha
Youth leaders of the NRM Youth League from all 32 sub-counties in Manafwa District have distanced themselves from a letter circulating on social media, dated 27 June 2025, which alleges that NRM Woman MP aspirant Annet Musibikha is not a registered voter or resident of Bubilumi West Village, Buwaya Town
