Govt suspends school trips nationwide after fatal Kapchorwa bus crash
The government has suspended all school trips and educational excursions across Uganda with immediate effect following a fatal road crash involving pupils of King David…
NMG shutdown: employees grapple with uncertain future
Three weeks after the military sealed off Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda offices, hundreds of employees remain uncertain about their future as the country’s largest private media house remains closed. Behind the public debate over press freedom and ongoing negotiations between the company and the government is a growing human toll, with employees across the…
Business
Pearl Bank targets agribusiness growth through SME training
Pearl Bank has stepped up efforts to strengthen Uganda’s agribusiness sector by equipping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with business management skills and improving their access to finance, positioning them as key drivers of economic growth. Speaking during a capacity-building programme for agribusiness entrepreneurs, Pearl Bank’s head of distribution for Greater Kampala, Martin Lukyamuzi, said…
How Equity Bank is expanding access to insurance
Uganda’s bancassurance industry continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum, with banks generating more than Shs 80.8 billion in insurance premiums during…
Uganda shifts to early action amid growing climatic challenges
Amid the growing challenges of climate change, Uganda has taken a significant step towards strengthening its disaster preparedness and climate…
Govt injects Shs 300 million into fish farming in Kiryandongo
Government has committed more than Shs 304 million to support climate-smart aquaculture in Kiryandongo district, with four farmer groups set…
Education
One Million Pads for One Million Girls launched to tackle period poverty
Union Transport Alliance (Union), an umbrella for public transport uniting boda-bodas, taxis, buses, and truck operators, has launched the One…
St Mary’s SS Kitende marks 25 years with grand silver jubilee celebration
Over the weekend, St Mary’s SS Kitende celebrated 25 years. It was a celebration of academic excellence, sporting success and…
Students turn classroom science into real-world solutions at Gayaza exhibition
Students at Our Lady of Good Counsel Secondary School in Gayaza showcased a range of practical innovations on Saturday, demonstrating…
TECHNOLOGY
How real-time analytics are changing how we watch World Cup
Simple viewing isn’t just about waiting for a goal, debating possession and seeing the final score anymore. By 2026, it will become a live data interface with matches in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Before the end of the replay, each shot, run, passing angle and defensive line can be turned into a graphic. It’s…
MTN contributes Shs 54bn towards Uganda’s digital inclusion
MTN Uganda has contributed Shs 54.27 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission’s Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF). Established in 2001 as the Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF), UCUSAF supports connectivity, affordability and equitable access to ICT services, particularly in rural and underserved communities and accelerate the country’s digital transformation agenda Under Uganda’s telecommunications regulatory…
Uganda’s digital workers get a lifeline
For thousands of Ugandans, work no longer begins in an office or factory. It starts with a smartphone. A boda rider waiting for the next trip request. A delivery driver tracking an order. A freelance graphic designer searching for clients online. A small trader selling products through a digital marketplace. Across Uganda, platform-based work has…
Lifestyle
Will Moana 2026 rekindle past magic?
Moana (2016) was a highly successful animated film about a strong-willed girl who joins a legendary demigod on a mission to save her land from a malevolent force. The 2026 version is a live-action remake starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia as Maui and Moana. The film is expected to fail at the global box…
It is time for Karamoja
Last week, a motorist rammed into my car and messed it up significantly, robbing me of two hours from my busy day. So, it is only fair that he forms part of my storytelling. His car was a huge Toyota Hilux pickup with bull bars, compared to my Subaru Outback, so you can only imagine…
Sex Talk: What are you passing down?
A young woman in her early 30s is struggling to find a husband, because “I want someone who will love me the way my father loves my mum”. She is worried she has set her bar too high, but I told her I see no harm in refusing to settle for less. I asked her…
Sports
England face ultimate test against Messi’s Argentina in semifinal tie
One of football’s greatest rivalries takes centre stage tonight as England and Argentina clash for a place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup final. For England, it is another chance to end decades of World Cup frustration. For Argentina, it is an opportunity to move one step closer to successfully defending the title they won…
Other News
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, 42-day countdown begins
Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient and triggering the start of the mandatory 42-day countdown before the outbreak can…
Atwine: Government will buy Dei medicines
Every year, Uganda spends billions of shillings importing medicines that its hospitals, pharmacies and patients depend on. Government officials now…
Human Rights Watch criticises Museveni, Muhoozi over state abductions and crackdown on critics
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Ugandan government of intensifying its crackdown on political critics, alleging that President…