Uganda’s Pachi Panda winners: Kampala Buzzline brings bees and butterflies back to the city
MTN Uganda, in partnership with WWF Uganda, will this weekend send the winners of the inaugural Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge to South Africa for the continental finals. In this second instalment of our three-part Pachi Panda series, we turn our focus to Kampala Buzzline in action; a community initiative that
Police nabs two over murder of social media content creator
Police in Kira Road are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation, which occurred on the night of 3rd February 2026 in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward, Kawempe Division, Kampala City. The deceased, identified as 24-year-old businesswoman and social media content creator Namulinde Diana, was living alone in
Girma Wake Appointed CEO of Uganda Airlines
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The announcement was confirmed by the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara. Earlier today, Minister Barugahara shared
World Enters Nuclear Governance Vacuum as New START Treaty Expires
The world’s last remaining strategic nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia officially expired on February 5, plunging global security into what analysts describe as a dangerous “nuclear governance vacuum” with no binding limits on the world’s largest nuclear arsenals. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
Museveni mets Girma over Uganda Airlines Top Job
President Yoweri Museveni has met Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, over plans to appoint him Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The development follows Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of Jennifer Bamuturaki, whose term ends in May
Inside the new recruitment guidelines for Uganda Airlines CEO
The Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines has initiated the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following President Yoweri Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of incumbent CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki. Bamuturaki has served as CEO of the national carrier since 2022. According to an internal communication
Gov’t links Lake Victoria Foul smell to pollution
The persistent foul smell reported along sections of Lake Victoria has been attributed to intensified algal blooms caused by rising pollution levels, according to information released by the Ministry of Water and Environment. The ministry said Lake Victoria and its basin support more than 45 million people as a source
US Extends AGOA as Ugandan Trade Advocates Welcome Breakthrough in Washington
The United States’ decision to reauthorise the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 2026 has been welcomed by African trade advocates, who see the move as a critical step toward restoring certainty in Africa–U.S. trade relations. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed legislation extending AGOA with retroactive effect
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Killed in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, according to officials and local media. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, and his political adviser, Abdulla Othman, announced the 53-year-old’s death in separate posts on Facebook on Tuesday, without providing details.
Java House Opens New Naguru Outlet, Expands Footprint in Uganda
Java House Uganda has marked 12 years in the local market with the official opening of its new outlet at Shell Naguru, bringing its total number of restaurants in the country to ten. The Naguru branch, described as a flagship investment, is part of Java House’s broader strategy to bring
