Emmy Hashakimana appointed General Manager Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has appointed Emmy Hashakimana as its new General Manager following a distinguished term as the Commercial Director at Uganda Breweries. He boasts a strong career foundation with Unilever and Diageo, having joined Uganda Breweries in 2012 as Head of Customer Marketing. He progressed through several leadership
Empowering Youth to Shape Tomorrow: A Season of Sustainability, Skills, and Self-Reliance
Beyond delivering exceptional building solutions, sustainable community empowerment remains a core mission of Uganda Baati Limited. Our social development impact function Safal Uganda Baati Foundation, continues to sustainably investment in Uganda’s youth prioritizing intentional vocational and life skills development, which can connect them to meaningful social life opportunities, shaping a
2026 Elections: Students, Boda-Boda Rider Among 51 Aspirants as Presidential Race Kicks Off
Uganda’s political engines are revving—and fast. Just hours after the Electoral Commission (EC) opened the gates for presidential nominations, 51 hopefuls had already thrown their hats into the ring, marking the busiest first day in the country’s electoral history. Among those stepping forward are six women, 45 men and an
Over 9 Million Ugandans register for National IDs
In a striking display of public engagement, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has registered over 9.1 million Ugandans in just two months—an achievement that signals both urgency and awareness among citizens about the importance of national identification. The figures, shared by NIRA Registrar Claire Ollama during a weekly
Former Minister Mary Karoro Okurut Passes On
The former minister and District Woman MP for Bushenyi district Mary Busingye Karoro Okurut has passed away. Her death was announced by Margaret Muhanga, State Minister for Primary Healthcare. “With so much pain, grief and sorrow, I announce the death of my ‘bosom buddy’ Mary Karoro Okurut. My literature teacher,
Uganda Cranes tops the table, walks a way with more 1.2 Billion
Uganda climbed to the top of Group C with a controlled 2–0 victory over Niger at Nelson Mandela National Stadium on Monday night, securing back-to-back CHAN wins for the first time in their history and tightening their grip on a quarter-final place. Allan Okello put the hosts in front
Uganda set for CHAN’s make-or-break night at Nambole
On Monday night in Kampala, the Mandela National Stadium will become more than a venue — it will be a stage where two nations fight to keep their TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) dreams alive. Uganda, fuelled by the roar of their home crowd, will face Niger in a Group
dfcu Bank inspires and empowers learners in Conbert Modern Primary School outreach
dfcu Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community upliftment and customer engagement through an impactful outreach to Conbert Modern Primary School, a valued customer located in Abayita Ababiri along Entebbe Road. The initiative, led by the Bank’s Internal Audit Domain and supported by the Abayita Ababiri Branch, reflects dfcu’s long-standing
Museveni decries corruption at State House
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that corruption has infiltrated State House, with reports indicating that some individuals were paying bribes of up to Shs 30 million to have their issues presented to him. “People were paying money Shs 30 million just to ensure that the president sees their letters. It’s
Ugandan National, Four others Indicted for Plot to Supply $58 Million in Military Weapons to Mexican Drug Cartel
A Ugandan man and three other individuals from Africa and Europe have been indicted on charges of conspiring to illegally supply over $58 million worth of military-grade weapons to a notorious Mexican drug cartel, U.S. authorities announced. Michael Katungi of Uganda has been charged alongside Peter Dimitrov Mirchev of Bulgaria,
