Two Pupils Killed in Star Junior School Bus Crash
What began as a bright Sunday morning filled with songs and excitement turned devastating when a school bus carrying pupils from Star Junior School in Makindye overturned along the Mityana Road, killing at least two children and injuring several others. The pupils had spent the day on an educational excursion
Rev. Canon Joshua Kugonza Consecrated as Third Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese
Rev. Canon Joshua Kugonza has been consecrated and enthroned as the third Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese in a colorful ceremony held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Masindi town. The event was presided over by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. In his
Former Minister Rhoda Kalema Dies at 96
Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, one of Uganda’s most influential political pioneers and affectionately remembered as the “Mother of Parliament,” has died at the age of 96. A trailblazer for women in leadership, Kalema’s political journey stretched across Uganda’s most turbulent and transformative eras. Born in May 1929 at Butikkiro, the
NEED Suspends Kabuleta Over Misconduct, Tribal Allegations
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has suspended its president, Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta, for 90 days, citing gross misconduct, tribal discrimination, and violation of party protocols. In a strongly worded statement issued Thursday, the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) said Kabuleta had unilaterally declared himself the party’s presidential flag
Inside Uganda , BADEA $150M Deal to Finance SMEs and Key Sectors
Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the Government of Uganda have signed two Facility Agreements amounting to USD 150,000,000 (Shs 537.4 billion) to support private sector growth. The agreements have been signed by Abdullah Almusabeeh, BADEA President, and Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development,
NUP Explains Internal Vetting of flag bearers Ahead of Elections
As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has taken a different path from traditional political playbooks—abandoning open primary elections in favor of a vetting process to select its flag bearers. The move has drawn both support and skepticism, highlighting the uneasy balance between
Bobi Wine Reignites Bid for Presidency with New Campaign Message
As Uganda’s political battlefield heats up, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, the president of National Unity Platform (NUP) has kicked off his 2026 presidential bid with the launch of a striking new campaign poster and a message that leaves little room for ambiguity: “A New Uganda Now.”
BoU to raise Shs 1.4trn in August Treasury bond auction
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced a scheduled auction for four categories of treasury bonds on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 with an aim to finance government operations and manage public debt. The central bank aims to raise a total of Shs 1.4 trillion through this multi-tenure auction, reflecting the
Uganda’s annual coffee exports fetch Shs 8 trillion
Uganda’s coffee exports for the twelve months [Financial Year 2024/25] totalled 7.77 million bags, valued at US$ 2.22 billion (about Shs 8 trillion), compared to 6.13 million bags worth US$ 1.14 billion (about Shs 4.1 trillion} in the previous year [Financial Year 2023/24], according to the latest Monthly Coffee Report
Nandala Mafabi named FDC flag bearer
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has endorsed Nandala Mafabi for the 2026 Presidential race as Amuriat Patrick Oboi steps aside. The decision followed an intense meeting that included consultations with party elders. According to sources within the Najjanankumbi-based party, members expressed concerns that Amuriat has failed to make a meaningful
