Over 180 MPs Take Oath as 12th Parliament Sets Focus on Corruption, Poverty Fight
Parliament on Tuesday commenced the swearing-in ceremony for Members-elect to the 12th Parliament, marking the beginning of a new legislative term defined by bold promises to tackle corruption, reduce poverty, improve service delivery and pursue political and constitutional reforms over the next five years. A total of 184 legislators took
Leadership capacity strengthened across CCBU teams
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) continues to invest in its people as part of its commitment to unlocking talent and driving impact. The company has welcomed the fourth cohort of its Frontline Leadership Development Programme (FLDP), comprising 16 employees, reinforcing its leadership pipeline and commitment to sustainable growth. The six-month programme
Barot praises museveni’s leadership at swearing-in ceremony
The chairman of Tirupati Group Ltd, Harshad Barot, has praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s leadership, citing political stability and pro-business policies as key drivers of Uganda’s economic growth. Barot, accompanied by his wife Poonam Barot, attended Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday, held at the invitation of
Gun Salutes: How Museveni was sworn in for the seventh term
Amid the thunder of 21-gun salutes and tightly choreographed military precision, President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term, extending his decades-long grip on Uganda’s highest office following the January elections. The ceremony unfolded with symbolism, protocol, and spectacle, underscoring both continuity and control as the
Late MP Hellen Nakimuli’s family Fronts Sister for By Election Succession Battle
The family of the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, has endorsed her sister Irene Nampala to contest for the vacant parliamentary seat ahead of the upcoming by election. Nakimuli passed away last month at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala, shortly after undergoing
Five Police Officers Remanded Over Bank of Uganda Break-In Probe
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Rophine Achayo has remanded five police officers and three private security guards over their alleged involvement in the break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters. The suspects were charged with neglect of duty to prevent a felony and were subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison pending further
Walking for Life: dfcu Unites Ugandans in Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign
dfcu Bank, in partnership with Mulago National Referral Hospital and Mengo Hospital, has intensified the national call for increased awareness and support for people living with Sickle Cell Disease through the “Hope in Motion” Walk, an initiative that brought together hundreds of Ugandans in a powerful show of solidarity. The
Competition Heats Up as 200 Schools Enter Stanbic Innovation Boot Camp
There is a highly competitive atmosphere at Gayaza High School, as students representing 200 schools across Uganda, begin the boot camp stage of the annual Stanbic National Schools Championships. The 11th edition of the Stanbic Bank sponsored competition is running under the overall theme ‘Powering Innovation for Job Creation’ with
Prosecutors reveal Molly Katanga allegedly killed husband over property and wealth
State prosecutors in the murder trial of businesswoman Molly Katanga on Monday revealed to the High Court in Kampala that she allegedly killed her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, in a calculated fight over wealth and property. The dramatic claims emerged as prosecution lawyers concluded their cross-examination of Molly Katanga, who
Heifer, Rotary Forge Alliance to Boost Rural Livelihoods
Heifer International and the Rotary Clubs of Uganda have entered a new partnership aimed at transforming livelihoods in rural communities, with a strong focus on agriculture, environmental conservation, and the empowerment of women and youth. The Memorandum of Understanding brings together Heifer’s technical expertise in sustainable agriculture and livestock development
