Businessman Haruna Sentongo Loses Shs 10 billion Case Against I&M Bank Uganda
City businessman Haruna Sentongo, a brother to Hamis Kiggundu, has lost a Shs 10 billion case against I&M Bank Uganda Limited. In January 2019, Orient Bank Limited (now I&M Bank Uganda) sued Haruna Sentongo, seeking repayment of Shs 10.3 billion, accrued interest, general damages, and costs of the suit. In
Coca-Cola, Joe Walker transform Uganda’s road safety landscape
Over the past three years, the Joe Walker Road Safety Campaign, with strong support from Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), has grown into one of Uganda’s most influential road safety advocacy movements. Through a series of long-distance walks, the campaign has mobilized thousands of Ugandans, sparked critical conversations, and inspired action
Uganda Loses Shs 316 billion in the Medical Field Due to Corruption
Former Leader of Opposition, Winnie Kiiza, has dismissed claims that Uganda is a poor country, arguing that such descriptions arise because the nation’s leaders manage it with a “kiosk mentality.” Speaking at Parliament during the presentation of the 2025/26 Alternative Budget, Kiiza emphasized that Uganda’s financial struggles stem from mismanagement
Canon Kugonza Joshua elected third bishop of Masindi Kitara diocese
The House of Bishops of Church of Uganda sitting at Zebra Hotel in Masaka City , March 30, 2025 has elected Rev. Canon. Kugonza Joshua as the third Bishop of Masindi Kitara Diocese. He will be consecrated and enthroned as the third Bishop of the Diocese on August 3, 2025
Uganda Signs Shs 14.6 trillion Oil Refinery Deal with Alpha MBM Investments
In a significant move to strengthen its emerging hydrocarbons industry, the Ugandan government has signed an oil refinery implementation agreement with Alpha MBM Investments LLC to develop a $4 billion (Shs 14.6 trillion) oil refinery. President Yoweri Museveni confirmed the agreement, stating that the refinery will be constructed in Hoima
Wazesha Impact Awards Certificates to 400 Returned Migrants in Entrepreneurship Training
The graduates have been undergoing business upskilling through the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Project supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), UK government and Finance Trust Bank. The 400 graduates are returnees from the Middle East who worked there but were unable to save or did not achieve the
Church of Uganda opposes gov’t proposal to collect school fees through URA
The Church of Uganda has opposed the government’s proposal to collect school fees through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), arguing that the move would hinder school development. Speaking at Mengo Senior School during a Thanksgiving Service for the Directorate of Education Services—an event recognizing outstanding schools and individuals in the
Exclusive Story: Uganda loses Shs 604 billion following USAID aid cut
The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, has revealed that Uganda lost Shs 604 billion in funding due to the U.S. government’s decision to cut foreign aid worldwide. This funding supported crucial health programs, including HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, nutrition services, and payment of salaries. Dr. Aceng made this appeal during
UPDF Seeks Shs 39.1 Billion for South Sudan Peacekeeping Mission
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has requested an additional Shs 39.1 billion to support its recently launched peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. The request was presented to the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Veteran Affairs by the Ministry of Defence, barely a month after the UPDF deployment in South
Why Uganda’s hospitality industry remains a good sector for investment
Authorities in Uganda are pushing for more investments, both local and foreign, in the hospitality sector as tourism and visitor numbers into the country increase over the years. This is also a strategy that positions Uganda as a competitive destination for international, regional conferences and festivals. Uganda Tourism Board (UTB),
