Kabalye Police Training School Gets Solar Lighting Boost
Limited lighting has long been a challenge at the Police National Training School in Kabalye, affecting evening training sessions and posing security risks at Uganda’s largest police training facility. With thousands of recruits spread across the expansive campus, poor visibility after dark has constrained learning schedules and hindered effective supervision.
Mukono Skills Group Gets Shs 20m Equipment Boost Under Changemakers Initiative
A skills development group in Mukono District has received confectionery equipment worth Shs 20 million to enhance vocational training and boost community livelihoods. The support, which includes electric mixers and stainless-steel working tables, was extended to Nyenje Voice Saving Association to strengthen baking training and expand income-generating opportunities for its
UNBS Engages Paints and Varnishes Sector Regulatory Reform Initiative
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has commenced a pivotal stakeholder engagement with players in the Paints and Varnishes sector, marking a significant step in the country’s transition toward a more progressive and globally aligned regulatory framework. The two-day engagement at Four Points by Sheraton, led by Andrew Othieno,
Standard Chartered Loses Bid to Recover Shs 100 Million
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by Standard Chartered Bank seeking to recover Shs 100 million from Wilfred Bugingo. The dispute stems from a 2017 appeal in which the bank challenged a High Court decision ordering it to pay Bugingo Shs 100 million in exemplary damages. However, the
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,
