KCB Bank Deepens Youth Empowerment Drive with Financial Literacy Programme at Kololo SS
KCB Bank Uganda has stepped up its youth empowerment agenda with a multi-pronged initiative at Kololo Secondary School, combining financial literacy training, environmental action and school safety improvements to better prepare students for life beyond the classroom. The programme, implemented by KCB staff in partnership with school administrators, introduced learners
CAA Clears 15 Air Service Applications Amid Aviation Sector Growth
Uganda’s aviation sector continues to attract fresh investment, with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) considering 15 air service licence applications five renewals and 10 new entrants during its 53rd Air Services Licensing Committee meeting in Kampala. The session, held at Protea Hotel, drew regulators, industry players and prospective operators, signalling
Businesses Urged to Prepare for 2027 ESG Rules as Capital One Group Hosts Regional Summit
Ugandan businesses have been urged to urgently align with emerging sustainability standards as the region moves toward mandatory Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, following the second annual East Africa ESG Summit convened by Capital One Group (COG). The high-level virtual summit, held on June 11, 2026, brought together corporate
Iran–US Framework Deal Signals Potential Reset in Middle East Power Dynamics
A reported framework agreement between Iran and the United States could mark a turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics, potentially easing decades of hostility, economic isolation and regional instability. Details emerging from Iranian officials indicate that Tehran and Washington have settled on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that lays the
SFC Soldiers Arrest Lukwago After Sealing Off Home
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been arrested by soldiers attached to the Special Forces Command (SFC) following an operation at his residence. Eyewitnesses said heavily armed soldiers first sealed off the perimeter of Lukwago’s home before moving in and taking him into custody. The circumstances surrounding the arrest
Muhoozi Drops Kabanda as PLU Secretary General in Leadership Shake-Up
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the founder of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has dropped Kasambya County MP David Kabanda as the organisation’s Secretary General, replacing him with Tingey County MP Fadil Twalla in a swift leadership shake-up. The changes, announced via Muhoozi’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, take immediate effect
Court orders UCU to pay Shs 100 million in student credit transfer dispute
The High Court has ordered Uganda Christian University (UCU) to pay Shs100 million in general damages to a former student, Samantha Mwesigye, after finding the institution acted unlawfully in refusing to transfer her academic credits. In a judgment delivered on June 12, 2026, Justice Bernard Namanya ruled that UCU’s decision
Court Remands Four in Mob Killing of Rugby Star Gongodyo
Four prime suspects in the mob killing of national rugby player Sydney Gongodyo have been remanded to Luzira Prison. Gongodyo, 27, a resident of Busibanti Zone in Najjera, Wakiso District, was allegedly assaulted to death during the incident. The suspects; Obed Mugwisa, Elly Mundoni, Joseph Owino and Henry Kabugo appeared
Binance Commits Shs 469.6 million to Support Ebola Response in Uganda
Binance has committed $125,000 (Shs 469.6 million) in humanitarian funding to support the Uganda Red Cross Society’s frontline response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The contribution will support urgent interventions in affected and high-risk communities, helping to strengthen community awareness and prevention campaigns, contact tracing and surveillance support, risk communication
Safal Uganda Baati Institute Receives 30 Computers to Boost ICT Skills
The Safal Uganda Baati Technical Training Institute has received 30 computers in a donation aimed at strengthening Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills among its students. The handover was made during a visit to Tororo District by the leadership of Kenya’s Mabaati Rolling Mills (MRM) Foundation and donors from the
