EC Receives 60,000 Biometric Kits Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, has received the first batch of 60,000 Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) at Entebbe International Airport following their arrival in the country last night. The kits will be used during the 2026 General Elections to biometrically verify every voter
Authorities Clarify Falsehoods by Former South Sudan Embassy Driver
The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Uganda has dismissed as false the recent media reports alleging that the embassy refused to pay Ugandan drivers. According to embassy sources, the allegations were made by Isaac Makubuya, a former employee who was dismissed over gross indiscipline and misconduct. He
NIRA Dispatches Over 5 Million New National IDs to 96 Districts
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has dispatched over five million National Identity Cards to various districts following the recent mass enrollment exercise. In May 2025, NIRA embarked on a mass registration and renewal exercise targeting 15.8 million National IDs set to expire by June 2025, and aimed to
Coca-Cola HBC signs $2.6 billion deal to acquire 75% of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Coca-Cola HBC has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI) for a total consideration of $2.6 billion. The deal values CCBA at $3.4 billion, marking one of the largest transactions in the recent
Florence Asio Denies Kidnapping Claims, Cites Family Pressure for Withdrawal
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate who was set to be nominated for Bukedea Woman MP but unexpectedly went missing has dismissed allegations from her party leadership and public speculation that she was kidnapped. In a video widely circulated on social media, Florence Asio, who was running against the incumbent
EC Reopens Nominations After Candidate Deaths
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reopened nominations for several local government seats following a series of mysterious candidate deaths that have shaken preparations for the 2026 general elections. In a press release issued on October 23, 2025, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama described the decision as a response to the
St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School gets inclusive ICT lab
MTN Foundation, in partnership with Sense International, has inaugurated a new computer laboratory at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School in Lira City. The initiative is aimed at promoting inclusive education and digital learning in a region where access to technology remains limited. The lab is equipped with ten computers,
Kayonde Graduates, Strengthens Global Mission to Empower Migrant Workers
Kayonde Abdallah, the visionary founding president of Migrant Workers Voice (MWV) and the organization’s newly appointed Global Ambassador, has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from Nkumba University. This academic milestone further strengthens his ongoing mission to defend and empower millions of migrant workers facing
UN Women Inaugurates ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls’ School
UN Women, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and with support from GIZ, has inaugurated the Eastern Region African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls’ Secondary School in Jinja District. The event marks a major milestone in advancing digital inclusion
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
