Kampala to Cape Town: Kayoola E-Coach Lands in Gaborone
The “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition” arrived triumphantly in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone on Day 13, with MTN Uganda playing the pivotal role of providing the expedition’s entire digital backbone across six countries. As the connectivity partner for the historic 13,000 km round-trip journey from Kampala to Cape Town
Museveni Appoints Gen. Tukachngurwa as New Court Martial Chairperson
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Brig. Gen. Tukachngurwa Richard as the Chairperson of the General Court Martial. He replaces Brig. Gen. Robert Freeman Mugabe, who has served as Chairperson of the General Court Martial (GCM) for three terms. During his tenure, Mugabe presided over several high-profile cases, including the treason
Anne Juuko Resigns her position at Standard Bank Group
Anne Juuko, who has been serving as the Regional Head of East Africa for Global Markets at Standard Bank Group and previously as CEO of Stanbic Bank Uganda has stepped down from her role. Her resignation came in December 2025, marking one and a half years in the regional position.
Ugandans in Switzerland Get Access to National IDs
Ugandans Abroad Swiss-based Ugandans are now able to apply for National IDs, register for National Identification Numbers (NINs) even for children and update personal details without leaving the country, Daily Star has learned. But the latest outreach by the Ugandan Embassy came with more than just paperwork. From 26th to 29th November
Stanbic commits Shs 1 trillion to unlock opportunities for youth
With increasing numbers of young Ugandans turning to content creation to earn a living, Kwikiriza announced that Stanbic Bank will inject Shs 1 trillion into expanding avenues for youth in the digital creator space. She made this revelation during a press briefing held on Friday, 30th November, at the Onomo
PM Nabbanja, Police Get Major Allocation in Shs 8.1tn Supplementary Budget
Parliament has approved a supplementary budget of Shs 8.1 trillion for the 2025/26 financial year after being recalled from recess to consider urgent expenditure schedules. The process began on October 20, 2025, when the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) presented the first schedules amounting to Shs 1.696
EU Unveils €1.4 Billion Package to Boost Uganda’s Private Sector
Uganda’s private sector is poised for a major boost following the European Union’s announcement of a €1.4 billion (approximately Shs 5.9 trillion) investment package aimed at enhancing trade, productivity, and enterprise competitiveness under the Sustainable Business for Uganda initiative. The funding—unveiled during the National Catalytic Stakeholder Consultation on the review
Stanbic launches Digital Creators Summit
In the run-up to the forthcoming Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025, scheduled for December 11, Stanbic Bank has announced a scholarship programme to motivate Uganda’s digital creators. The initiative reflects the bank’s broader support for the government’s digital transformation strategy in sustaining Uganda’s economic growth. Part of this strategy
DRC declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo today declared the end of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, after no new cases were reported in the past 42 days since the last patient was discharged from treatment centre on 19 October 2025. “On behalf of the government and taking into
World AIDS Day: Sex Workers Receive Comprehensive SRHR Services and Commodities at Kigungu Landing Site
Due to the high HIV prevalence at major fishing and landing sites across the country, more than 300 women and sex workers at Kigungu Landing Site have received Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and HIV services as the world marks World AIDS Day. During the session, community members
