Why Court Declined Besigye, Lutale Mandatory Bail
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has declined to release Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Captain Denis Oola on mandatory bail, citing lack of jurisdiction. The court instead advised the defense team to file a bail application with the High Court. The trio had applied for bail in April
Canon Academy Juniors Partners with Star Kids Club to Ignite Creativity in Kampala’s Young Talent through Photography Training
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) launched its Canon Academy Juniors photography training programme in partnership with Star Kids Club, East Africa’s renowned kids’ talent academy. The programme, which kicked off in Kampala, Uganda, caters to children aged 8 to 16 and aims to nurture creativity, build technical skills, and
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Giant of African Literature, Dies at 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died aged 87, was a titan of modern African literature – a storyteller who refused to be bound by jail, exile and illness. His work spanned roughly six decades, primarily documenting the transformation of his country – Kenya – from a colonial subject to a
Diplomatic Rift: Germany Denies Uganda’s Claims of Envoy’s Rebel Links
Germany has dismissed as “absurd” allegations that its ambassador to Uganda, Mathias Schauer, is involved in subversive activities. Earlier this week, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) announced the suspension of all ongoing defense and military cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany following accusations directed at Ambassador Schauer. “We
Museveni Confirms Attendance as Church of Uganda Appeals for Shs 2.2 Billion for Martyrs Day Celebrations
The Church of Uganda has confirmed its preparedness to host thousands of Christian pilgrims at the Namugongo Anglican Martyrs Site for the 2025 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. According to the Rt. Rev. Godfrey Loum, Chairman of the Northern Uganda Regional Cluster, preparations are progressing well despite financial constraints. The organizing
Ecobank named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance Awards
Ecobank, the leading private pan-African financial services Group which has unrivalled African expertise, is delighted to have been named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards. The Awards also selected Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo as the Best Banks 2025 in their respective countries.
UDB’s Dr. Ojangole Appointed Chair of Africa’s Development Finance Body
Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank (UDB), has been appointed Chairperson of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI)—the umbrella body for development finance institutions across the continent. Her appointment was officially announced during the 51st Ordinary General Assembly of AADFI, held on May 26, 2025,
Afreximbank wins mandate as sole financial advisor for South Africa’s $1.7-billion Suiso Project
African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) Advisory and Capital Markets (ACMA) department has been appointed and mandated as the exclusive financial advisor to raise capital for the US$1.7-billion Suiso Project, a transformative coal-to-fertiliser facility to be developed in Kriel, Mpumalanga Province, in South Africa. As financial advisor, ACMA’s role will involve leveraging its
UPDF Honors Seven Generals Ahead of Retirement
Seven senior officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been officially documented for retirement at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya. The documentation marks the beginning of their transition into civilian life, with their formal retirement set for later this year. Chief of
Meal Support Program Eases Educational Burden in Uganda’s Most Vulnerable Communities
More than 2,100 youth attending Salesian schools in Uganda are benefiting from improved nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions—the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco—and Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization working to end global hunger. In the second half of 2024, three Salesian
