How modernity has succeeded in commercialising marriage
As traditions evolve, the concept of bride price has become a matter of contention as to whether it is still an obligation when marrying or…
East African gamers clash at Swahili Esports tournament
Excited shouts of “Press A! Press A!” rang through the hall as two competitors squared off on a giant screen, their digital fighters locked in a tense duel while hundreds of spectators leaned forward in anticipation. In the crowd, fans jumped with every punch and kick, offering directions to players on stage as though they…
Business
Yalelo increases paid maternity leave to 90 working days
To mark International Women’s Day, Yalelo Uganda, a fish production company, has announced an enhancement to its maternity leave policy, increasing paid maternity leave from 60 working days to 90 working days for all eligible employees. Yalelo, which operates in Butembe village in Buikwe district, also announced an adjustment to leave days for employees on…
Maize seed distribution initiative launched to boost food security in Oyam
Farmers across Oyam district are set to benefit from a major agricultural support initiative following the launch of a maize…
Uganda urged to embrace tech in agriculture sector
Ashard Rab, the CEO of the European Organisation for Sustainable Development and the chairman of the International Sustainability Council, has…
Govt banks on new tax measures to boost revenues
Domestic revenues in FY 2026/27 are projected at Shs 40.090 trillion up from Shs 37.227 trillion in FY 2025/26, according…
Education
Makerere, editors launch climate journalism program
On a campus long known for shaping Uganda’s intellectual life, a new effort is taking shape that could change how…
You’re not aggressive enough, Kenyan CEO tells Ugandan accountants
Ugandan professionals have been urged to become more competitive and proactive as technological disruption, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), reshapes the…
Comprehensive Nursing course fully phased out as last cohort passes
The comprehensive nursing training programme has been fully phased out after the last cohort of students completed their final assessment…
TECHNOLOGY
Tech without values is dangerous – Alupo
Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, has warned that technological advancement without strong ethical grounding could be harmful to society, urging graduates to combine innovation with integrity as the country’s education system embraces artificial intelligence. Alupo made the remarks while presiding over the 16th graduation ceremony of St. Lawrence University, where she serves as chancellor. The…
Uganda launches ABQ Cloud to keep national data at home
Inside the halls of the Raxio Data Centre in Namanve, Uganda quietly made a statement about its digital future. Servers blinked behind reinforced glass. Cooling systems hummed softly. Engineers guided guests past rows of neatly stacked hardware, the physical backbone of something less visible but increasingly vital: data. On Thursday, Uganda officially launched ABQ Cloud,…
Equity Bank completes data centre migration to Raxio
Equity Bank Uganda has successfully completed the migration of its core data centre operations to the Raxio Data Centre in Namanve Industrial Park, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s digital transformation journey. The move, which was completed recently and publicly unveiled on February 25, 2026, consolidates the bank’s critical infrastructure within a high-availability, in-country…
Lifestyle
Understand the maze called India’s movie industry
Many entertainment journalists have commended Indian films such as RRR and Baahubali for raising Tollywood’s profile internationally. However, we mentioned a few days ago that most international viewers place all Indian films under the ‘Bollywood’ category. They have no idea that Tollywood even exists. They think Bollywood represents all Indian cinema the same way Hollywood…
Quit the fuss and let us enjoy our anime
I can’t believe that whole racism in anime conversation is back on the table, but to be fair, I don’t think it ever left. I have programmed my brain to ignore those debates whenever I see them online. However, that discussion has become so widespread that dismissing it has become all but impossible. Many avid…
The Bride comes to cinema
The Bride is a Gothic Romance film directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal that combines The Bride of Frankenstein with Bonnie and Clyde. Set in the 1930s, the movie follows a murdered woman who is resurrected. Dr Euphronious wants her to become the companion to Frankenstein’s monster. He does not foresee what happens next. Reviews have been…
Sports
Run to conserve the Nile and Lake Victoria gathers pace through Rotary
On March 28, the fourth edition of the “Run for the Nile” event will take place. This is an event held in Jinja, to promote environmental conservation programmes, aimed at protecting both Lake Victoria and the River Nile. However, this year, the event is targeting a collection of Shs 550 million to try and restore…
Other News
No value for money from enhanced doctors’ pay – Gov’t
The government is not getting value for money despite increasing doctors’ salaries, the deputy head of Public Service in charge…
Students count losses after fire razes Ntenungi SS dormitory
Hundreds of students of Ntenungi Secondary School have been left in distress after a fire gutted one of the school’s…
Arts teachers warn of strike over another stalled pay rise
Arts and Humanities teachers have threatened to resume their industrial action if the government fails to implement presidential directives on…