Shs 294m theft: Court denies Byter sales manager Mubiru bail
Kampala Capital City Hall Magistrate’s court has denied bail to former Byter Agriculture Uganda Limited sales manager Medi Mubiru, who is accused of stealing money…
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Sipapa, wife have case to answer in Shs 1.6bn aggravated robbery – High court
The High court has ruled that city socialite Charles Olimu aka Sipapa, and his wife, Shamira Namuyimba, have a case to answer over the alleged aggravated robbery of $429,000 (about Shs 1.6 billion) and money laundering. Criminal Division judge Michael Elubu on Tuesday directed the two accused persons to enter their defence after finding that…
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Business
Museveni bets $300m on Uganda’s fuel security project
Uganda consumes about 240 million litres of fuel every month, and much of it depends on supply chains that stretch beyond its borders. A prolonged disruption can therefore quickly become a problem for motorists, businesses and an economy that depends on diesel and petrol to keep goods and people moving. The government is now preparing…
Uber exit calls for regulation of global brands to protect users
Ten years ago, Kampala was all the rage. Uber, the global taxi hailing app, launched in Kampala with fanfare. The…
Medical apprenticeship programs critical in improving diagnosis
You probably know somebody who, after trying many healthcare facilities, was told there was nothing wrong with them and he/she…
Prolonged dry spell threatens crop yields
A prolonged period of dry weather is raising concerns about food production and rural livelihoods across Uganda, even as urban…
Education
Broken dreams and budget limits: Inside Uganda’s 48.9% higher education loan surge
A university admission letter brings great pride to a Ugandan home, but it almost always comes with an immediate financial…
Only 2,790 out of 10,615 approved for education loans
Only 2,790 students have been approved for government higher education loans for the 2026/27 academic year, leaving thousands of applicants…
Tour ban leaves schools crying over practical learning
The suspension of school trips and educational tours following the July 16 tragic accident involving learners of King David Junior…
TECHNOLOGY
Inside the Shs 4bn push taking digital innovation beyond Kampala
Seven months before officials gathered at Busitema University to formally hand over its new digital innovation hub, students were already walking through its doors and putting the computers to work. That detail mattered to Peter Kahiigi. For the chief technology officer at Centenary Technology Services, the real measure of the MTN ACE Spark Innovation Hub…
Canal+, La Liga partner to combat sports content piracy
Global broadcaster Canal+ and Spanish football league La Liga have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen the fight against sports content piracy across nearly 50 countries in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. Under the partnership, the two organisations will combine their expertise, technology and enforcement capabilities to disrupt illegal distribution of sports content. The agreement…
Free internet access excites traders in Oyam market
Free internet access at Oyam Daily Market is opening new opportunities for traders to access information, promote their businesses and connect with customers following the installation of a rural community broadband network. The network, installed at 12 sites across Oyam district, is undergoing technical testing, but market vendors say the connectivity is already changing how…
Lifestyle
Who came up with this Mukbang nonsense?
People are not inherently bad. But do you know what they are? Disturbingly weird. Have you heard of Mukbang? The concept, pronounced ‘Mook-Bong,’ is a South Korean invention, roughly translating as ‘eating broadcast.’ Someone sits at a table, turns on the camera, and eats. Dining alone is anathema to South Koreans. That leaves you with…
What to watch at the cinema
Runner, which you should not confuse with Gal Gadot’s The Runner, is an action comedy about a delivery man (Alan Ritchson) tasked with protecting a sick girl’s new liver from ruthless mercenaries. Early reviews have been surprisingly strong thus far (70 per cent critic rating). Critics agree that Runner does not bring anything new to…
Patty Wangu finds her voice in music
For PATRICIA MUWANGUZI aka Patty Wangu, music has been part of her life from childhood. The Mbale-born singer began singing in Sunday school at the age of six and later joined her church’s main choir. What started as a childhood passion has since grown into a professional career, with Wangu now preparing to release her…
Sports
Cheptegei wins bronze, sets PB at Copenhagen Half Marathon
Joshua Cheptegei marked his return to Uganda’s national team at a global championship with a bronze medal and a personal best in the men’s half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark. Cheptegei clocked 58:26 to finish third behind Sweden’s Andreas Almgren, who won gold in a European record of 58:06,…
Other News
Uganda moves to break gov’t silos in agriculture push
A Ugandan farmer may produce more milk, coffee, fruit or grain, but that alone does not guarantee a better income.…
Rwandan national found dead in suspected suicide in Kisoro
The police in Kisoro district are investigating the suspected suicide of a 45-year-old Rwandan national who was found hanging inside…
Tooro seeks Shs 925m for new king’s coronation
The organising committee for the coronation of Tooro’s new king, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, has launched a Shs 925 million…
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