Visit Rwanda becomes new official Atlético de Madrid sponsor
Atlético de Madrid and the Rwanda Development Board have signed an agreement whereby Visit Rwanda has become a club sponsor until June 30, 2028. The sponsor is closely linked to the world of football, as it currently partners with several clubs from the most important European leagues such as Bayern
ODPP Rolls Out Prosecution-Guided Investigations
In a bid to entrench professionalism, accountability, and efficiency in Uganda’s criminal justice system, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) held an intensive training session in Masindi focused on Prosecution-Guided Investigations (PGI) — a flagship reform aimed at transforming how complex criminal investigations are conducted and prosecuted
Court Orders DFCU Bank to Pay Shs 810 million Over Disputed Nakwero Land
The High Court Judge Susan Abinyo has ordered DFCU Bank to pay Shs 810 million in general damages to 27 claimants in a long-standing land dispute concerning property in Nakwero. In June 2012, Hosanna Real Estates Limited obtained a Shs 2.5 billion loan from Global Trust Bank Uganda Limited (GTB),
Ssenyonyi Accuses Joyce Bagala, Lumu of Impersonation for a Kenyan trip
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi in Parliament has accused five Members of Parliament of impersonating him in order to attend a conference in Kenya. The MPs in question are Joyce Bagala, Kakembo Mbwatekamwa, Juliet Kakande, Lumu Richard, and Najjuma Sarah. According to LoP Joel Ssenyonyi, the legislators
Museveni Approves Elon Musk’s Starlink Following Successful UCC Application
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced yesterday that he had a “productive meeting” with representatives from Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, which is seeking to establish operations in Uganda. Starlink, a unit of SpaceX, has reportedly submitted a license application to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The company is aggressively
COP30: Africa champions new approach to incentivize climate action
African leaders are advocating for a new approach to measuring the continent’s green wealth, emphasizing that current gross domestic product measures in most African countries are outdated and underestimate their true wealth. They spoke at an event hosted by the African Union Commission and the African Development Bank Group at
Court Orders Gov’t to Pay Shs 387 million to Anti-Age Limit Demonstrators
Mukono High Court Judge Margaret Mutonyi has ordered the government to pay Shs 389 million in compensation for the illegal detention and violation of human rights of individuals who protested against the removal of the presidential age limit in 2017. In that year, 13 applicants—including peaceful demonstrators, three mothers, and
Pride Microfinance Transitions to Pride Bank Limited Following Tier II License Approval
Pride Microfinance has officially transitioned to a Tier II credit institution and will now operate as Pride Bank Limited, marking a new chapter of expanded services, enhanced customer experience, and a deeper contribution to Uganda’s financial ecosystem. The announcement was made at Serena Hotel following the acquisition of a Credit
Global philanthropies launch over Shs 2 trillion initiative to accelerate maternal-newborn survival in Africa
A coalition of global philanthropies has announced the launch of the Beginnings Fund, a new philanthropic initiative committed to accelerating maternal and newborn survival across Africa. With a focus on sustainability and local ownership, the Beginnings Fund will work in partnership with African governments, national organisations, and experts to prevent
Justice Lydia Mugambe Awaits Sentencing as Uganda Moves to Repatriate Her
High Court judge Lydia Mugambe is set to be sentenced on Friday this week following her conviction by a UK court in March. Earlier this month, the Ugandan government extended the application of the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to the United Kingdom. This Act enables the mutual transfer of
