DPP, police raise concerns over proposed forensic law
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Uganda Police Force (UPF) have raised concerns over the proposed Forensic and Scientific Analytical…
Oulanyah’s father Adiyo dies at 97 on son’s death anniversary
Nathan L’Okori Adiyo, the father of former speaker of parliament Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah, has died at the age of 97. L’Okori passed away on Friday at St Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu City, where he had reportedly been admitted two days earlier with respiratory complications. His death comes on the same date, marking four years…
Business
Roofings unveils e-commerce platform, plans iron ore investment
Roofings Group Uganda is preparing to invest in iron ore mining as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen domestic steel production and reduce reliance on imported raw materials. The plan was disclosed by Sikander Lalani, chairman of Roofings Group, during the launch of the company’s new e-commerce platform aimed at streamlining nationwide access to…
ICEA LION injects Shs 100m into IBAU annual conference
More than 450 delegates are expected to convene in Mbarara next month as insurance brokers shift focus toward small and…
Voice calls are dying. Data, mobile money drive MTN Uganda’s growth
Active Data Subscribers: +18.6% to 12.0 million Data Revenue: +28.8% to Shs 1.0 trillion Active Fintech Subscribers: +6.5% to 14.7…
Will Uganda’s new love for airports grow the economy?
Gold has become Uganda’s leading export earner bringing in a record $6.4 billion in 2025 from $1.26bn in 2019 thereby…
Education
UNEB: Makerere claims credit for improved biology exam results
Makerere University has stepped forward to claim credit for the recent improvement in biology performance in the national examinations, citing…
“Advocate for conducive environment for learners”
Educationists have called for stronger advocacy to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for students following increasing cases of…
Uganda’s digital education gap – the evidence behind the strategy
On a typical morning in a Ugandan secondary school, the routine is familiar: a teacher walks into the classroom with…
TECHNOLOGY
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…
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,…
Lifestyle
Holi festival amplifies cancer awareness drive
This year’s annual Holi Musical Festival took on a deeper purpose, using its vibrant platform to raise awareness about cancer and support outreach initiatives targeting rural communities across Uganda. Hosted by the East Indian Cultural Association (EICA) at Kampala Parents School, the event blended music, culture, and social impact, drawing attention to a growing public…
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 selling off one’s daughter to the highest bidder. In 2021, in a story that was widely published, Laban Sabiti was left stranded with five children, including a then breastfeeding 13-month-old…
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…
Sports
Rugby: Enterprise Cup returns
For the first time since 1999, the East Africa Enterprise Cup returns to Uganda this weekend. This is a tournament, that was started in Kenya, back in 1929, as a competition where the best rugby teams from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania would go up against each other as an annual regional tournament. Yet, for the…
Other News
How Mulago hospital’s “fake doctors” are preying on the vulnerable patients
Mulago national referral hospital is struggling to dismantle a predatory network of extortionists who have infiltrated the facility, posing as…
How corruption stripped PwC naked
The World Bank and its partners have banned three PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) subsidiaries in Africa from their projects for 21 months…
Kumi trader dies in fire after saving six-month-old baby
A 28-year-old businessman, Steven Jaali, has died in a fire that engulfed his home in Kanyumu town council, Kumi district,…