Besigye, co-accused oppose state bid to conceal prosecution witnesses in treason case
Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, have objected to a state application seeking to conceal the identities of prosecution witnesses and…
Uganda has enough fuel stock until May – govt
The government has assured the public that Uganda has sufficient fuel reserves to last until late May, dismissing social media claims of an impending shortage. The reassurance comes amid rising pump prices, with some fuel stations now selling petrol at over Shs 5,800 per litre and diesel at about Shs 5,300, up from around Shs…
Business
Economics of forgiveness: A final chance to reset your business debt
There are moments in a nation’s fiscal journey that pass quietly, and others that define whether a business rises or falls. The current waiver of interest and penalties is not just another administrative relief; it is a rare fiscal lifeline—one that speaks to both opportunity and urgency, and one that may not return anytime soon.…
Investments in small-scale industries could lead to improved incomes
Uganda has discovered its latest love interest; international airports. We have always had one international airport at Entebbe and some…
Namananga forest on brink and race to save it
At the edge of Kayunga district lies the 459-hectare Namananga forest reserve, a once- thriving ecosystem now heavily degraded by…
Uganda Baati ignites a new era of women’s empowerment
On a recent afternoon in Kampala, a conference room at Uganda Baati’s head office filled with a different kind of…
Education
Here’s why AI is Uganda’s fastest route to a $500 billion economy
This article is specially addressed to President Museveni. It is a bold call to embrace the one laptop per child…
Dr Ruhweza’s The Whisper of Trees explores how poetry mirrors our life
Poetry has long been regarded as the language of the soul, a form of expression that captures emotions, experiences, and…
Five pupils win full scholarships from Pride Bank
In parts of Eastern and Northern Uganda, where the cost of schooling often forces promising students to abandon their studies,…
TECHNOLOGY
Uganda to maintain Facebook ban — ICT minister
The government will maintain the suspension of Facebook in Uganda, minister of state for ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku, has said. Facebook, owned by Meta, was blocked in January 2021 after the platform removed hundreds of accounts it described as fake and linked to the ministry of ICT and pro-government influencers ahead of…
Kenya’s AI Bill is a wake-up call for Uganda
Early this year, Kenya’s Senate introduced the Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026. This is a comprehensive framework for how AI should be developed, deployed, and governed. It is a landmark moment, not just for Kenya, but for East Africa. And Uganda should be paying close attention. Our two countries not only share a border but a…
Cybersecurity tips for Ugandan businesses
Businesses are increasingly relying on digital tools to manage routine operations. Mobile payments, cloud services, and online platforms make it easier to communicate with customers and process transactions. These technologies help companies grow, but they introduce new cybersecurity risks. Small and medium-sized businesses are often targets for cybercriminals because they may not have strong security…
Lifestyle
Time to ignore those book blurbs
What do you look for in a novel? What catches your eye? If you are anything like me, you immediately gravitate towards the cover art. However, the cover art merely piques your interest. You won’t buy the novel until you flip the book over to read the synopsis. I no longer follow that approach. I…
So, Michael B. Jordan won an Oscar; who care
The 98th Oscars ended a week ago, and once again, Ugandans could not care less. Yes, people love Michael B. Jordan, who won the Best Actor award for Sinners. But Sinners was not that big of a hit among Ugandan viewers. You can say the same for Hamnet, One Battle After Another, KPop Demon Hunters,…
Project Hail Mary is a must-watch, going by ratings
Based on a Sci-Fi/Adventure novel of the same name, written by Andy Weir (who also wrote The Martian), Project Hail Mary follows a seemingly ordinary science teacher, who wakes up on a spaceship light- years from Earth. Ryland Grace does not know who he is, how he got there, or why he was selected to…
Sports
Moving on from a gruelling Enterprise Cup, to Kobs and Heathens fixture
From whatever lenses one wears, the 61-19 defeat that Platinum Credit Heathens suffered at the hands of Kenya’s champions, Kabras Sugar was so humiliating last Saturday, March 21 at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku. Heathens are 16-time Ugandan record champions, with the KCB Kobs coming closest on 13 championships. On the basis of that, a more…
Other News
NUP’s Luyombya emerges as frontrunner for KCCA speakership position
National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Godfrey Luyombya has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next Kampala Capital City Authority’s…
Doreen Natukunda Opio says God inspires her artistic creativity
As we arrive at Doreen Natukunda Opio’s art studio in Namugongo on a Friday afternoon, we are welcomed by a…
Sex Talk: Don’t stunt your libido
If you have preconditioned your body to fake everything from lubrication to an orgasm, don’t be surprised then, when that…