Court Battle Looms Over New UPDF Law
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has resolved to challenge the recently enacted Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act, 2025 in the Constitutional Court, citing constitutional concerns over the trial of civilians in military courts. This comes after President Yoweri Museveni on Monday assented to the controversial bill passed by Parliament
UN Tourism and Slow Food partner to strengthen tourism and agriculture links to benefit of destinations and communities
In a new Memorandum of Understanding signed on the occasion of Sustainable Gastronomy Day, both organizations commit to strengthening the gastronomy tourism value chain, enhancing the linkages between food producers, tourism service providers, destinations, communities and tourists. They will focus particularly on the development of value added, and innovative tourism
Positive customer demand props up business conditions in May
Uganda’s private sector confidence about business conditions reached its highest level in almost two years, as the headline Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for May reached 56.4, rising from 55.3 recorded in April. This is well above the 50.0 threshold for a positive outlook. Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic
Ofwono Opondo Nominated to Contest in NRM Primaries After Nod from Museveni
Former Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, Ofwono Opondo, has been officially nominated to contest in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries for the Older Persons Member of Parliament seat representing the Eastern Region. Last month, President Yoweri Museveni gave Opondo the green light to enter elective politics after
Partners enter new alliance leveraging Islamic and Arab finance for economic transformation
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) , United Nations Industrial Development Organization [UNIDO], the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and the Union of Arab Banks (UAB), formalized new strategic partnerships under the Islamic and Arab Finance for Economic Transformation in Africa, the Arab Region and Beyond (IFETAA) Programme. Access to
Reinventing Hospitality: How reserveport by Pesapal is powering Uganda’s hotels
Jean Byamugisha, CEO – Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) Uganda’s hospitality industry stands at a pivotal moment. As global travel patterns shift and guest expectations become increasingly tech-driven, hotel operators must reimagine how they do business — not just to stay relevant, but to thrive. Today’s traveler, whether local or
Fire Breaks Out at Decommissioned Kiteezi Landfill
A fire has broken out at the decommissioned Kiteezi landfill, Daily Star can reliably report. The blaze erupted at around 9 p.m. This marks the second time a fire has occurred at the decommissioned landfill, the first incident having been recorded on February 8, 2025. Prior to this year, no
Edutainment Drives Menstrual Health Awareness as Reach A Hand Uganda Engages 1,000 Students Nationwide
Reach A Hand Uganda, through its “Undo The Taboo” and “GN Trybe” initiatives, brought together over 1,000 students from more than 20 schools across the country to spotlight the power of edutainment in advancing menstrual hygiene management (MHM). The event also showcased innovative menstrual products and sustainable disposal solutions. Held
MTN Uganda deepens digital push with donation to Busoga Kingdom
MTN Uganda and its partners have today donated digital equipment and vocational tools to the Busoga Kingdom, reaffirming their commitment to bridging the country’s digital divide and empowering youth through practical skills development. The support, part of MTN’s annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care volunteerism campaign, was received by Busoga
High Trade and Investment Barriers Pose Threat to Mobilizing Financing for Development
Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and investment barriers, new research from the World Bank shows. These barriers pose a significant threat to global efforts to mobilize financing
