Bunyoro University Gets Shs 50m Boost for Innovation and Skills Development
Bunyoro University has received a Shs 50 million boost from Stanbic Bank Uganda to support innovation and skills development through the establishment of an ICT hub. Stanbic Bank becomes the first private sector entity to support the operationalisation of the newly established university, with funding directed towards setting up an
“Justice Dies in Darkness” — Ssenyonyi Blasts Court Media Ban
There was commotion at Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court after the media was barred from using cameras and mobile phones during proceedings involving 21 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). The group includes NUP Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, head of former presidential
Pearl Bank fuels Church of Uganda school inspections drive
Pearl Bank has strengthened efforts to improve education oversight by donating motorcycles to the Church of Uganda (COU) Education Directorate, easing transport challenges for inspectors serving hard-to-reach schools. The move is expected to enhance the mobility of Diocesan Education Inspectors (DEIs), enabling more frequent and effective monitoring of schools, particularly
Gen Muhoozi Ousts Top Intelligence Officer, Orders Arrests of two Senior Commanders
In a dramatic shakeup within Uganda’s defence hierarchy, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has fired Brigadier Abdul Rugumayo, the Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, sending ripples through the country’s military establishment. The move comes amid a wave of uncertainty, as two other senior officers, including General
Absa maps out Kampala Hills Run to keep girls in school
Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled the route map for the 2026 KH3–7 Hills Run, promising a tougher, more rewarding edition of the annual race set for April 26. The event, which will start and finish at Millennium Grounds in Lugogo, will feature three race categories—5km, 10km and the flagship 25km—taking
Uganda, GHFC strike deal to scale up fertilizer use, boost farm output
Uganda has stepped up efforts to modernise its agriculture sector after signing a partnership with the Green Hydrogen Fertilizer Company (GHFC) aimed at increasing fertilizer use and improving farm productivity. The agreement, signed through the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), is expected to support farmer training,
CAF Report Exposes Shortfalls in Uganda’s AFCON 2027 Plans
Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have come under renewed scrutiny after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) flagged major gaps in stadium infrastructure and support facilities. A recent CAF inspection report indicates that none of the country’s proposed venues currently meets the required Category 4
Court orders Nile Breweries to pay Shs 1.1bn in contract dispute
The Court of Appeal has ordered Nile Breweries Limited to pay Shs 1.1 billion in damages to Salvation Distributors Limited for breach of contract, bringing to a close a long-running dispute over distributorship rights. Court records show that between 1999 and 2002, Gregory Gidagui Mafabi, through Salvation Distributors, entered into
Civil society raises red flags over proposed NGO funding bill
By James Paul A section of civil society organisations has expressed concern over a proposed NGO Funding Bill, warning that it could tighten state control over foreign funding and potentially shrink civic space if not carefully framed. Dr Sarah Bireete, executive director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, cautioned that
How Isabelle Furaha Is Transforming Survival for Preterm Babies in Uganda
Every week, Isabelle Furaha leads a dedicated team of volunteers moving between hospital wards and homes across Uganda, following up on some of the country’s most vulnerable lives premature babies who have survived birth but remain at high risk. Under her leadership, the team equips mothers with essential skills to
