Silverback Awards 2026 launched as UAA rallies creatives to ‘bold rise’
The Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) has launched the 2026 Silverback Awards under the theme “The Bold Rise,” in a move aimed at pushing the country’s creative industry towards higher standards of innovation, impact and global competitiveness. Widely regarded as Uganda’s flagship platform for recognising excellence in advertising, marketing, public relations,
Heifer International Launches AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda Season 5 in Jinja
Heifer International Uganda has launched Season 5 of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda, reaffirming its commitment to supporting young innovators to develop technology-driven solutions aimed at transforming agriculture and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The launch, held in Jinja under the theme “Go Big. Go Bold.”, brought together government
Misinformation on family planning fuels unsafe abortions at Nakiwogo landing site
Limited access to accurate information on family planning and widespread misconceptions are fueling unsafe abortions at Nakiwogo landing site, Daily Star has learned. Unsafe abortion remains a major reproductive health challenge, accounting for about 7.9% of global maternal deaths and 9.6% in East Africa. In Uganda, approximately 8% of maternal
Several feared dead after bus, trailer collision on Kampala–Gulu highway
Several people are feared dead and many others injured following a violent head-on collision between an Opit Travellers bus and a trailer on the Kampala–Gulu highway in Omoro District. The crash occurred Tuesday night at Kulu Otit village in Bobi sub-county, sending shockwaves through the area and drawing dozens of
Parliament places Among under Zaake, rekindling past political tension
Parliament has assigned former Speaker Anita Among to the Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation, placing her under the leadership of Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake, a long-time political rival. The designation, made by Government Chief Whip Jane Ruth Aceng, has drawn attention due to the strained relationship between the
Erias Lukwago: My lungs are permanently damaged, I struggle to breathe
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has appealed for urgent medical attention, telling the Makindye Chief Magistrates Court that his health is deteriorating while on remand at Luzira Murchison Bay prison. In an emotional address delivered via Zoom on Tuesday, Lukwago said his condition had worsened due to prison conditions,
MTN outage highlights pressure on digital infrastructure
MTN Uganda has moved to reassure customers and investors that it remains committed to Uganda after a service disruption earlier this week, pledging continued investment in network infrastructure as it seeks to strengthen resilience in one of its most important African markets. The telecommunications company said a power disruption at
Govt Pledges to Boost Makerere Research and Innovation Funding
The government has pledged to increase funding for research and innovation at Makerere University, with Finance Minister Henry Musasizi assuring stakeholders that allocations to the institution’s Research and Innovation Fund will be enhanced. Musasizi made the commitment during the unveiling of Makerere University’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, which seeks to reposition
MUBS Unveils ‘Degree Plus One’ to Equip Graduates with Practical Skills
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has unveiled a new academic model dubbed “Degree Plus One”, under which every student will graduate with both a university degree and a practical vocational skill, as the institution positions itself for Uganda’s transition to competence-based higher education. The initiative, announced by MUBS Principal Professor
Kitaka appointed chair of National Building Review Board
Cabinet has approved the appointment of former Kampala Capital City Authority acting executive director, Eng Andrew Kitaka, as chairperson of the National Building Review Board, placing him at the helm of a key institution tasked with enforcing building safety standards in Uganda. Kitaka, a seasoned civil engineer, previously served as
