CNOOC rewards top students, expands education support in Bunyoro
Top-performing students in Hoima and Kikuube districts have been recognised under the 2026 Best Performers Awards (BPA), in a move aimed at strengthening academic excellence and supporting education in the Bunyoro sub-region. CNOOC Uganda Limited organised the awards ceremony in Hoima City, bringing together local leaders, education officials, and industry
Museveni puts MPs on notice over corruption, discipline at Kyankwanzi retreat
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament, saying corruption continues to undermine Uganda’s development and could derail progress if left unchecked. Addressing legislators at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi (NALI), where they have been attending a week-long retreat, Museveni stressed that the fight against
Proceeds from MK Birthday Run to support orphans
Proceeds from the upcoming Muhoozi Kainerugaba (MK) Birthday Run will be used to support vulnerable children, government spokesperson Allan Kasujja has said. The run is organised in honour of Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is set to mark his 52nd birthday on April 26 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Speaking at a press
Court halts trial as Suspect in Ggaba Child Killings Claims Sickness
Proceedings in the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the murder of four children at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, were abruptly halted after the accused told court he was unwell. “I am unable to proceed with the current session because I am not feeling well,” Onyum
65 Years On: How Yuri Gagarin Opened the Path to the Stars
Sixty-five years ago, on April 12, 1961, a single human orbit changed the course of history and redefined humanity’s place in the universe. On that morning, a Soviet rocket lifted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome carrying a young pilot whose name would become synonymous with the dawn of the space age.
KCB Bets on Chess to Shape Uganda’s Next Generation of Thinkers
In a bold shift from traditional corporate sponsorships, KCB Bank Uganda is turning to the chessboard to shape the country’s future thinkers, launching a national schools tournament aimed at sharpening young minds beyond the classroom. Unveiled this week, the inaugural National Schools Chess Tournament is being positioned not just as
Journalist Injured as Prisons Vehicle Rams Media at Ggaba Court
Journalist Ronald Mulwana has been rushed to hospital after a Prisons vehicle transporting suspect Christopher Okello Onyum rammed into members of the media at Ggaba Community Church grounds in Makindye Division, where his trial is ongoing. Mulwana had been assigned to cover court proceedings involving Okello Onyum, the prime suspect
Grief as Archbishop Kaziimba’s Father Dies at Mengo Hospital
The father of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, Mr. Besweri Kaddu, has passed on. Mr. Kaddu passed away yesterday at Mengo Hospital, where he had been hospitalised. His death was confirmed by Archbishop Kaziimba. “Brother Bishops and Maamas, clergy, and
Court Slaps MTN Uganda With Shs 50M Penalty for trespass
The Court of Appeal has ordered MTN Uganda Limited to pay Shs 50 million in general damages for trespassing on the land of Ocur Odwe Julius Peter in Dokolo District. In 2012, MTN Uganda embarked on a project to extend telecommunications connectivity to Dokolo District. During the implementation of the
Pearl Bank Surges as Wendi Wallet Hits Ushs 240.5 Billion in Deposits
A quiet but meaningful shift is unfolding in Uganda’s financial sector, one that is beginning to redefine what a local bank can become. Pearl Bank’s results for the year ended December 2025 point to a strong growth story. Profit after tax rose by 34 percent to Shs 47.3 billion, customer
