The moral crisis behind Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines was meant to be a reckoning with history. When the national carrier was revived nearly two decades after its collapse, the promise was…
‘We Live in Fear’: Lwera wetland activists cry out
When eight environmental activists walked into the headquarters of Uganda’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) last October, they believed they were exercising a basic civic right. They carried a petition. They came peacefully. Their demand was simple: stop what they called the state-backed degradation of Lwera wetland. By nightfall, they were in custody. The activists…
Business
The African Union could help national airlines struggling to fly
Sometime back, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority decided to mark an anniversary by organizing a flying activity. What one needed to do was to arrive at Entebbe airport with Shs 50,000. They would then put them on a flight and fly them around Uganda. The queue stretched many miles. The guys at CBS FM also…
Dubai retreat signals new era for Uganda’s boda boda economy
For decades Uganda’s boda-boda economy has operated in the shadows of being unregulated and largely excluded from long-term financial systems…
Stanbic bank launches campaign to provide affordable financing
Stanbic Bank has launched the ‘Oli In Charge’ campaign to provide affordable financing solutions for both salaried and self-employed Ugandans,…
Government commits to increasing UDB’s capital base
Government has committed to increasing the Uganda Development Bank’s (UDB) capital base ahead of the next financial year to accelerate…
Education
New campaign highlights the cost of poor sleep on learners
Amid growing concern over poor sleeping habits and their connection to mental health challenges among learners, Reach A Hand Uganda…
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…
TECHNOLOGY
Ethics and Cybersecurity: The human firewall in Uganda’s financial sector
In 2026, Uganda’s financial sector will confront a question that cuts deeper than compliance manuals and employment contracts: Should an entry-level employee bear full liability for a multimillion-dollar cyber breach triggered by a convincing deep fake or sophisticated social engineering attack? On paper, responsibility may appear straightforward. Contracts outline duties. Internal policies define procedures. Regulatory…
How Uganda is building the next generation of content creators
Uganda’s creative economy is entering a new era shaped by investments in digital infrastructure, new skilling programs and strong collaboration between the government and private sector partners. This transformation was at the heart of Episode 9 of The Ugandan Podcast, convenedby the ministry of ICT and National Guidance together with MultiChoice Uganda. The discussion brought…
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…
Lifestyle
Sex Talk: Before you throw your hat into the polygamy ring…
A three-wife hajj in Nansana left his eldest wife in their marital home for more than a year without a single visit or financial support. When he finally decided to return to check on her and the children, he found that wifey had ‘imported’ a live-in boyfriend to take care of her needs – ‘needs’…
IIungole wishes older filmmakers could give young turks a chance
EMMANUEL ILUNGOLE is a young filmmaker, writer, director, editor and producer, whose film journey started at university. With just four years in the industry, Ilungole has done some notable projects such as My Degree, My Background, Perfect Lie and Neighbour, among others. He talked to Quick Talk about life and the industry. Thanks for doing…
Sanderson enters deal with Apple TV
Brandon Sanderson recently announced his deal with Apple TV. The company will adapt Sanderson’s Cosmere universe, which makes sense. The author has spent several years trying to get an adaptation off the ground. One notable obstacle was the money. Sanderson argued that it would take an enormous budget, the kind most TV shows could only…
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Sports
It is unwise to propose to eliminate institutional clubs
For several years now, Uganda has made no significant mark on the international football arena; this has obviously forced fans in the country to raise eyebrows by placing the blame on local football authorities. There is a section of football administrators who think football standards have not declined but rather that Ugandan football has been…
Other News
The quality of life has improved in Uganda
Life expectancy, for the average Ugandan, has increased to 68 years. Before 1986, (the year the National Resistance Movement came…
From mines to reserves: Why BoU’s gold buying programme is a smart move for forex security
Uganda’s foreign exchange reserves have been under pressure from global shocks, commodity price swings and a heavy reliance on the…
Uganda’s economy in the aftermath of the elections
The January 2026 general elections undeniably shook Uganda’s economy, but the very forces that produced short-term turbulence also contain the…