Asahi Group acquires Diageo’s stake in EABL
The Board of Directors of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has today announced that Diageo PLC has agreed to sell its majority stake in EABL and its shareholding in the Kenyan spirits business, UDV (Kenya) Limited to Asahi Group Holdings (Asahi). This acquisition of EABL represents the first time a
Uganda CAA Probes Uganda Airlines Disruptions as Passenger Frustration Mounts
Uganda’s aviation regulator has moved to investigate a wave of flight cancellations and delays at Uganda Airlines after growing passenger complaints and mounting public scrutiny over the national carrier’s operations. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) confirmed that it will open inquiries into the disruptions, which have left dozens of
Walukagga’s hope to represent Busiro East hangs in balance, court set date to determine his petition
The High Court in Kampala has scheduled December 22 to deliver its judgment in an election petition filed by Mathias Walukagga, the disqualified National Unity Platform (NUP) aspirant for the Busiro East parliamentary race. The date was set by Justice Simon Peter Kinobe on Tuesday, following a hearing in
Uganda Airlines in crisis, two aircrafts breakdown
In a bold move to reclaim its place in the skies, Uganda Airlines, the country’s revived national carrier, signed a deal with Canadian firm Bombardier in 2018 to acquire four CRJ900 regional jets, each costing $27.3 million. The deal marked a significant milestone in the airline’s ambitious revival plan. Configured
Hearing of NUPMathias Walukaga Petition Kicks Off at High Court
The hearing of a petition filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Busiro East, Mathias Walukaga, is set to kick off later today at the High Court in Kampala. Last week, Walukaga petitioned the High Court challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) from contesting in the
Parliament moves to Process Shs 2.1 Trillion Loan Request to construct Kayunga- Galiraya Road
The Clerk has has issued a notice recalling Members of Parliament from recess for a plenary sitting scheduled for 16th December 2025. During the sitting, MPs are expected to consider loan requests totaling Shs 2.177 trillion and receive the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP), which marks the start of
U.S Embassy Commissions AI-Powered MinXray Units to Boost TB Screening
The United States Embassy in Uganda has commissioned 14 ultra-portable, AI-powered MinXray units to strengthen community-based tuberculosis (TB) screening across the country. The units are aimed at ensuring more Ugandans are diagnosed quickly and accurately, enabling timely access to treatment and care. Each system is accompanied by a three-year extended
UEDCL Secures Shs190b Loan from Absa Bank to Upgrade Electricity Distribution Network
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has secured a loan worth Shs190 billion (USD 50 million) from Absa Bank to finance the upgrade and expansion of the country’s electricity distribution network, in a move aimed at supporting Uganda’s economic and industrial growth. The loan agreement was formalized through a memorandum
Bobi Wine Meets Katikkiro Ahead of Rubaga Rallies
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has met with the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, ahead of his planned rallies in Rubaga North and South. Kyagulanyi was accompanied by prominent party leaders, including the Vice President for the Buganda
UPDF Detains Fr. Ssekabira Over Alleged Subversive Activities
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has confirmed the detention of Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira over alleged involvement in violent subversive activities against the state. The announcement was made by Col. Chris Magezi, Acting Director of Defence Public Information. Fr. Ssekabira, a priest of Masaka Diocese and curate at Bumangi
