Coca-Cola HBC signs $2.6 billion deal to acquire 75% of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Coca-Cola HBC has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and Gutsche Family Investments (GFI) for a total consideration of $2.6 billion. The deal values CCBA at $3.4 billion, marking one of the largest transactions in the recent
Florence Asio Denies Kidnapping Claims, Cites Family Pressure for Withdrawal
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate who was set to be nominated for Bukedea Woman MP but unexpectedly went missing has dismissed allegations from her party leadership and public speculation that she was kidnapped. In a video widely circulated on social media, Florence Asio, who was running against the incumbent
EC Reopens Nominations After Candidate Deaths
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reopened nominations for several local government seats following a series of mysterious candidate deaths that have shaken preparations for the 2026 general elections. In a press release issued on October 23, 2025, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama described the decision as a response to the
St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School gets inclusive ICT lab
MTN Foundation, in partnership with Sense International, has inaugurated a new computer laboratory at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School in Lira City. The initiative is aimed at promoting inclusive education and digital learning in a region where access to technology remains limited. The lab is equipped with ten computers,
Kayonde Graduates, Strengthens Global Mission to Empower Migrant Workers
Kayonde Abdallah, the visionary founding president of Migrant Workers Voice (MWV) and the organization’s newly appointed Global Ambassador, has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from Nkumba University. This academic milestone further strengthens his ongoing mission to defend and empower millions of migrant workers facing
UN Women Inaugurates ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls’ School
UN Women, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and with support from GIZ, has inaugurated the Eastern Region African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls’ Secondary School in Jinja District. The event marks a major milestone in advancing digital inclusion
Absa Bank Acquires Standard Chartered’s Retail Banking Business
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio in Uganda. This development follows Standard Chartered’s November 27, 2024 announcement of its intention to explore a potential sale, in line with the bank’s
Jolin Rugari Committed to High Court for Trial Over Son’s Death
Jolin Rugari, wife to Chris Rugari, the Honorary Consul of Zimbabwe to Uganda, has been committed to the High Court for trial over the alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. Mrs. Rugari is accused of killing her child in April this year. Her housemaid, Robinah Nabbanja, has also
Four Unopposed MPs Await Swearing In to the 12th Parliament
At least four candidates have been declared unopposed ahead of Uganda’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, paving their way to the 12th Parliament without a contest. On Wednesday, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination exercise for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The nominations covered a total of 353
Speaker Among, Tayebwa Declared Unopposed Ahead of 2026 Elections
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have both been nominated and declared unopposed to represent their respective constituencies in the 2026–2031 parliamentary term under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. The development underscores the duo’s firm political standing and the strong confidence their constituents and
