Absa Bank Acquires Standard Chartered’s Retail Banking Business
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio in Uganda. This development follows Standard Chartered’s November 27, 2024 announcement of its intention to explore a potential sale, in line with the bank’s
Jolin Rugari Committed to High Court for Trial Over Son’s Death
Jolin Rugari, wife to Chris Rugari, the Honorary Consul of Zimbabwe to Uganda, has been committed to the High Court for trial over the alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. Mrs. Rugari is accused of killing her child in April this year. Her housemaid, Robinah Nabbanja, has also
Four Unopposed MPs Await Swearingi In to the 12th Parliament
At least four candidates have been declared unopposed ahead of Uganda’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, paving their way to the 12th Parliament without a contest. On Wednesday, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination exercise for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The nominations covered a total of 353
Speaker Among, Tayebwa Declared Unopposed Ahead of 2026 Elections
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have both been nominated and declared unopposed to represent their respective constituencies in the 2026–2031 parliamentary term under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. The development underscores the duo’s firm political standing and the strong confidence their constituents and
Court Remands 15 UWA Officials Over Shs 9.3 Billion Gorilla Permit Fraud
The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded 15 senior officials from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to Luzira prison over a multi-billion-shilling fraud case. The group was on Wednesday grilled at the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters and later detained over allegations of involvement in a massive chimpanzee and gorilla permit fraud
Ugandan Landslide Survivors’ Fight for Justice Reboots with Fresh Court Hearing
A group of 48 landslide survivors are appearing once again before the Mbale High Court today in Uganda, just weeks before the heaviest rain season threatens to bring similar disasters to the area. Following a landslide in December 2019 that killed dozens in the Bududa District of eastern Uganda, the
EC nominates over 45 Parliamentary Aspirants in Kampala
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that 46 parliamentary aspirants were nominated on the first day of the nomination exercise in Kampala, marking a strong start to the race for the 2026 general elections. Makindye East Constituency recorded the highest number of nominations with 11 aspirants, followed by Nakawa East
Catholic Bishop of Jinja Diocese Charles Martin Wamika is dead
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja, Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika, has passed on. The news of his passing was announced by Fr. Gerald Muto, the Diocesan Chancellor of the Diocese of Jinja. “It is with deep sorrow and Christian hope in the resurrection that the Diocese of
Court Slaps Mufumbiro with New Incitement to Murder Charges
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Waiswa Mufumbiro, has been charged with inciting supporters of his party to commit murder against security personnel. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Frank Nahamya, Mufumbiro pleaded not guilty and was subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison until November 4, 2025. Prosecution
Museveni Orders Shs 5 Million Compensation for Families of Gulu Highway Crash Victims
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered for Shs 5 million payment to bereaved families which have lost their loved one in the tragic accident along Gulu highway. “I have learnt with sadness about the tragic accident that occurred this morning along the Kampala–Gulu highway, claiming many lives,” Museveni said. “I extend
