Beyond football: Uganda eyes tourism gold in AFCON 2027
While the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (Afcon) poses an opportunity to market East Africa to the world, for Uganda, it is being…
Among no show as 12th parliament commences
Anita Annet Among, the former speaker of the 11th parliament, was conspicuously absent at the inaugural sitting of the 12th parliament at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where legislators convened to elect a new speaker and deputy speaker. Among’s name was read out twice during the clerk to parliament’s roll call of legislators before voting commenced, drawing…
Business
Private sector petitions government over 30% tax deposit rule
Uganda’s private sector has renewed pressure on the government to reform the country’s tax dispute resolution framework, warning that the current system is undermining business stability and weakening investor confidence. In a joint petition to the ministry of Finance, the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) called for urgent amendments…
Inside $160m fuel project reshaping East Africa
DJIBOUTI — A company owned by Salaam Group has launched construction of a major $160 million fuel and logistics terminal…
Equity bank registers tech-led growth in first quarter
Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported strong first-quarter results for 2026, demonstrating the continued success of its deliberate transformation into…
Gov’t commits to recapitalising Pearl Bank
The government has committed to recapitalising Pearl Bank as part of broader efforts to accelerate Uganda’s economic transformation. The commitment…
Education
From classroom dreams to national impact
For many young Ugandans, education is more than a pursuit of academic success. It is a bridge to opportunity, leadership,…
Mubende school wins $50,000 global education prize, aims for $500,000
Suubi Community Schools in Mubende district has won the Global Schools Prize 2026 for Inclusive Education, earning a $50,000 (about…
Kasubi Family school gets Shs 2bn uplift
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in partnership with Roofings Group, has launched a Shs 2 billion project to redevelop Kasubi…
TECHNOLOGY
Inside Centenary-Huawei bold AI deal for 4 million customers
Centenary Group, one of Uganda’s largest financial services institutions, has signed a strategic technology partnership with Huawei Uganda in a move both companies say could reshape how millions of Ugandans access banking and digital financial services. The agreement, signed on May 21 in Shanghai, China, aims to accelerate Centenary Group’s digital transformation using artificial intelligence,…
Uganda’s AI ambition meets harsh realities
Having failed to fully leverage its strategic geographical location to become Africa’s primary gateway, Uganda has now been handed another economic lifeline from an unlikely source – technology. As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly becomes central to business operations and everyday life, Uganda is increasingly positioning itself as a potential regional hub for applied AI innovation.…
The growth of global online gambling and its impact on digital economies
Accelerated economic growth The biggest impact of online gambling is the accelerated digital economic growth. Whether it’s through sports betting, traditional online casino games, or live casino games – which are experiencing a huge upsurge in popularity – the online gambling industry contributes billions of dollars in revenue to digital economies each year. The gambling…
Lifestyle
A visit to the Wamala tombs, Ssekabaka Ssuuna’s resting place
In Buganda culture, kings do not die; they simply disappear. When they do, their remains are preserved in what is known as amasiro (tombs or mausoleums). While today the most widely known masiro in Buganda are the UNESCO World Heritage site – Kasubi Royal Tombs, similar sites are spread across the kingdom, serving as the…
MTN backs Karole Kasita’s ‘The Power Within’ concert
MTN Uganda has unveiled its headline sponsorship of Ugandan singer Karole Kasita’s upcoming concert, The Power Within, slated for May 29, 2026, at Kampala Serena Hotel. The telecom company said the partnership forms part of its ongoing #FreeYourFire campaign, an initiative aimed at encouraging young Ugandans to pursue personal and professional ambitions through digital connectivity,…
Meet Handsome Jimmy, the Chinese who found love on Ugandan reality
TV WU YIMING aka Handsome Jimmy is a Chinese social media sensation who sings better in Luganda than a regular Kampala dweller. He is a musician and businessman based in Uganda. Recently, Handsome Jimmy met the love of his life on the Ugandan reality TV show, Hello Mr. Right. Quick Talk met him at Star…
Sports
Uganda’s Chemutai wins 3000m steeplechase in China
Uganda’s Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai produced another commanding performance to win her second Diamond League title in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Xiamen Wanda Diamond League meeting in China on Saturday. Chemutai clocked 8:51.06 to finish ahead of Kenya-born Winfred Yavi, who represents Bahrain and crossed the line in 8:51.54, while Kenya’s reigning world…
Other News
MPs question gov’t rice growing ban in Bukedi
Newly sworn-in MPs from the Bukedi sub-region have criticised government restrictions on wetland rice growing and fishing, arguing that the…
Security raid Anita’s country home in Bukedea
Joint security operatives have raided the residence of outgoing speaker of parliament Anita Among in Bukedea, eastern Uganda. A team…
Soroti NIRA official arrested over National ID extortion
An official attached to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Joshua Ekule, has been remanded to prison after being…