Inside Uganda’s elections, where goons set the rules
On December 7, 2025, Reuters carried a stark headline that rippled across Uganda’s political landscape: “Bobi Wine says Uganda security forces beat him.” The wire…
Uganda’s Primary Exams tell a bigger story than the pass rates
On Friday afternoon, as results from the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) began circulating across Uganda, the familiar rituals followed. Parents clustered around noticeboards. Teachers scanned lists for familiar names. In villages and city schools alike, the results marked the end of one chapter and the anxious beginning of another. But beneath the celebrations and disappointments,…
Business
Java House deepens commitment to local suppliers
Java House has strengthened its commitment to local suppliers following the opening of its new restaurant in Naguru on February 3, reaffirming its strategy of sourcing the vast majority of its inputs from within Uganda. The company, which operates 10 restaurants across the country alongside a central production unit where it bakes cakes and roasts…
Masons earn cash as ‘Funamu Ne Hima’ campaign pays out
Masons across Uganda have begun receiving cash rewards under Hima Cement’s Funamu Ne Hima loyalty promotion, with the first payouts…
East Africa’s banks race to keep up with a borderless economy
At the Busia border, it is no longer unusual to see traders stepping off buses with smartphones in hand, checking…
From ballots to business: Uganda’s post-election business outlook
Uganda’s economy, like a long‑distance runner, began 2026 in cautious stride. Weeks before January’s general election, markets slowed, investment committees…
Education
Muhika Junior School industrial training for primary pupils pays off
Muhika Junior School in Kira Municipality is basking in glory after posting impressive results in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination…
USEA, Node Group partner to amplify innovation & leadership in Uganda
The US Exchange Alumni Network Uganda (USEA) has entered a partnership with Node Group Consult aimed at strengthening leadership, civic…
Namirembe Bitamazire lived a fulfilling career in public service
Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, a towering figure in Uganda’s education sector, passed away on January 14 at the age of 84.…
TECHNOLOGY
Uganda’s financial sector must rethink cybersecurity in 2026
The rules have changed and they will continue to evolve. For years, cybersecurity within financial institutions was treated as a technical safeguard, important but largely procedural. Installing firewalls, enforcing password policies and passing audits were seen as sufficient for compliance. That era emphasized checklist security. In 2026, that era has ended. Financial institutions are no…
Uganda’s Catherine named finalist for World’s Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award
Uganda’s cybersecurity community is celebrating a major milestone following the announcement that Catherine Bwire has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award. Bwire is the head of information security (CISO) at Ecobank. The Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award recognises outstanding leaders who are shaping the future of…
Uganda’s internet blackout imposed a hidden tax on democracy, development and daily life
In the early hours of January 13, 2026, just 48 hours before Ugandans were due to cast ballots in the general elections, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) issued a directive to all licensed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and mobile network operators to suspend public internet access nationwide. This comprehensive shutdown encompassing mobile broadband, fiber, fixed…
Lifestyle
Miracle: We are all worshippers
God recently demonstrated to one Christian that we were all made for worship. Usually, when they convene for prayer, she is the go-to person for intercession and prayer warring. It is always someone else’s duty to lead the worship. “This time, we had the annual family altar in the village, where we invited one of…
She Said He Said: The argument was about a bra, the problem was not
It sounds ridiculous when you say that a relationship nearly ended because of a bra. Lina still struggles to explain it to friends without laughing first, as if humour might soften the absurdity of it. She never imagined underwear would become evidence in a case about love, respect, and whether two people were still speaking…
Sex Talk: Try these T’ai Chi goals
As last year ended, I started doing T’ai Chi, an ancient Chinese workout that I was told supports physical and mental health without breaking much of a sweat, or suffering with sore muscles later. I love experimenting with things. So, there were no surprises that a few days later I was on YouTube opening one…
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Sports
Baagala’s shift from NIC NC to KCCA is a netball gamechanger
She Cranes star player Margaret Baagala has joined Uganda Netball Super League champions Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) netball club as a free agent. She leaves the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) after several years of success. The mid-court player has reportedly penned down a two-year contract with the Nakivubo Blue-based KCCA in what is a…
Other News
Reducing salt in foods can lower rates of high blood pressure
Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods to prolong shelf life. Reducing the sodium in pre- packaged and prepared foods…
Our obsession with national exams is failing our children
Last week’s release of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results has, once again, been treated as breaking news. But let…
The NRM ritualistic democracy: what happened to my father?
I was born in a family that was so patriotic that my father had the Uganda national anthem pinned in…