Museveni Approves Elon Musk’s Starlink Following Successful UCC Application
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced yesterday that he had a “productive meeting” with representatives from Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, which is seeking to establish operations in Uganda. Starlink, a unit of SpaceX, has reportedly submitted a license application to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). The company is aggressively
COP30: Africa champions new approach to incentivize climate action
African leaders are advocating for a new approach to measuring the continent’s green wealth, emphasizing that current gross domestic product measures in most African countries are outdated and underestimate their true wealth. They spoke at an event hosted by the African Union Commission and the African Development Bank Group at
Court Orders Gov’t to Pay Shs 387 million to Anti-Age Limit Demonstrators
Mukono High Court Judge Margaret Mutonyi has ordered the government to pay Shs 389 million in compensation for the illegal detention and violation of human rights of individuals who protested against the removal of the presidential age limit in 2017. In that year, 13 applicants—including peaceful demonstrators, three mothers, and
Pride Microfinance Transitions to Pride Bank Limited Following Tier II License Approval
Pride Microfinance has officially transitioned to a Tier II credit institution and will now operate as Pride Bank Limited, marking a new chapter of expanded services, enhanced customer experience, and a deeper contribution to Uganda’s financial ecosystem. The announcement was made at Serena Hotel following the acquisition of a Credit
Global philanthropies launch over Shs 2 trillion initiative to accelerate maternal-newborn survival in Africa
A coalition of global philanthropies has announced the launch of the Beginnings Fund, a new philanthropic initiative committed to accelerating maternal and newborn survival across Africa. With a focus on sustainability and local ownership, the Beginnings Fund will work in partnership with African governments, national organisations, and experts to prevent
Justice Lydia Mugambe Awaits Sentencing as Uganda Moves to Repatriate Her
High Court judge Lydia Mugambe is set to be sentenced on Friday this week following her conviction by a UK court in March. Earlier this month, the Ugandan government extended the application of the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to the United Kingdom. This Act enables the mutual transfer of
Gamatui Old Girls Unite to Equip School with Modern Computer Lab
The spirit of sisterhood and commitment to education was alive at Gamatui Girls Secondary School on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as former students, known as the “old girls,” gathered to launch a major fundraising drive. Their ambitious goal: to raise over 200 million Ugandan shillings to construct a state-of-the-art computer
Uganda Assumes Role of Co-Chair of the Coalition of Finance Ministers For Climate Action
Uganda assumed the co-chairmanship role of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action at the 2025 Spring meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C., United States of America. Uganda will co-chair with the Netherlands. The Minister of State for Finance in charge of
Health Body releases new guideline to prevent adolescent pregnancies, end malaria
More than 21 million adolescent girls become pregnant each year in low and middle-income countries, around half of which are unintended. With impacts on girls’ education, social connection and future employment prospects, early pregnancy can create cycles of intergenerational poverty that become difficult to break. It also brings serious health
Rescue.co Offers Nationwide Emergency Response Services for Ground Ambulances, Air Rescue and Roadside Assistance.
Rescue.co has emerged as the first company in Uganda to offer fully integrated emergency response services, bringing a new era of speed, reliability, and coordination to ground medical, air, and roadside emergencies across the country. With a track record of reducing response times to under 15 minutes, Rescue.co began transforming
