Besigye trial: state witness defends unclear, noisy video evidence
State witness in the Dr Kizza Besigye treason trial, Andrew Wilson, today, Monday, defended the poor quality video and audio evidence he claims were secretly…
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First Lady’s false death: Court drops all charges against journalist Mukose
The Law Development Centre Magistrate’s court has dismissed charges against Alternative Digital journalist Arnold Anthony Mukose, who was accused of falsely announcing the death of First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni. Grade one magistrate Ivan Maloba dismissed the charges on Monday for want of prosecution, citing the State’s failure to present witnesses, produce the police file…
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Business
Uganda eyes double-digit growth as oil nears, coffee booms
Uganda’s economy is about to be tested by its biggest opportunity in a generation. With commercial oil production approaching and coffee exports at record highs, the country’s growth story is shifting from promise to delivery. Speaking at an Equity Bank Uganda trade and investment webinar on Wednesday, economist Stella Otieno laid out the numbers behind…
Enterprise body pushes for legal recognition
For thousands of entrepreneurs juggling the competing demands of making a profit while trying to solve deep-rooted community problems, the…
Bukenya Sulaiman: The entrepreneur blending business, culture and community service
At a time when Uganda’s private sector is increasingly being called upon to create jobs, promote innovation and contribute to…
NWSC in race to handle water shortages as Greater Kampala continues to expand
On August 14, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) broke barriers to hold a national stakeholder engagement at their…
Education
Uwezo assesses 20,000 learners amid literacy, numeracy concerns
Uwezo Uganda is conducting a large-scale learning assessment targeting more than 20,000 children across the country amid growing concern over…
Over 800 secure bursaries for higher education access programme
Over 800 students were awarded with bursaries last week to access higher education under the Higher Education Access Programme (HEAP),…
Prison inmates to have vocational skills assessed and certified
At least 55,788 candidates are set to undergo vocational education and training (TVET) assessments conducted by the Uganda Vocational and…
TECHNOLOGY
Practical skills here to stay even in the AI era
New British prime minister Andy Burnham (yes, there is a new one) has been ubiquitous trying to sell his vision and probably avoid the missteps of his predecessors. In one of the videos he shared on his social media handles, he is seen at a factory that makes trains. He says, artificial intelligence or AI…
African cybersecurity solutions akin to glass house with fancy curtains – Uganda police
Uganda Police director of forensic services Andrew Mubiru has called for stronger cybersecurity defences and greater collaboration across Africa, warning that the continent’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure is increasingly exposed to cyberattacks. Mubiru said African countries need to move beyond building digital systems and invest in stronger safeguards to protect them from increasingly sophisticated threats.…
Uganda must prepare for cyberattacks, Bank of Uganda warns
Bank of Uganda governor Michael Ating-Ego has warned Ugandan institutions to strengthen their preparedness for cyberattacks, saying a major incident could quickly escalate from a technical disruption into a financial stability crisis. Ating-Ego said Uganda’s growing reliance on interconnected digital systems means cybersecurity can no longer be treated solely as an information technology concern, but…
Lifestyle
Court grants Mabirizi mandatory bail after 60 days on remand
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court has granted embattled lawyer Male Mabirizi mandatory bail after finding that he had spent more than the constitutionally prescribed 60 days on remand without his trial commencing. Chief magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa, in a ruling delivered on Friday, ordered Mabirizi to pay a cash bail of Shs 2 million. He…
How SummerTides 2026 turned road trip strangers into family
A road trip from Uganda to Kenya’s coast for East Africa’s biggest beach festival became something far bigger than a story of strangers who became family long before the music started. When I signed up for SummerTides 2026 in Malindi, Kenya, I was looking forward to good music, beautiful beaches and a well-deserved escape from…
Sex Talk: Be equipped with these screws that tighten marriage
A hajji friend I rarely ever discuss sex with, pleasantly surprised me with this week’s topic: “Have you ever written about the screws of marriage?” he asked. He then proceeded to tell me what has worked for his marriage, and I could not agree more. PRAYER This was his first point, and I was pleasantly…
Sports
Chemonges bags Shs 40m prize after setting new Mt Rwenzori Marathon record
Ugandan long-distance runner Leonard Chemonges has set a new record in the 42km men’s race at the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon. Chemonges, 32, completed the challenging course in 2:13:26 to claim the top prize of Shs 40 million and a new Siro electric bike. His victory saw him break the previous record set by…
Other News
Two killed, two injured in Luwero multiple-truck crash
Two unidentified men were killed and two others injured in a road crash involving three trucks at Naluvule along the…
Police boss Byakagaba tours Nsambya barracks
In a continued push to bolster both the morale and operational capacity of the Uganda Police Force, the Inspector General…
Jonam MP rallies parliament to improve West Nile infrastructure
Marshall Alenyo, Jonam county MP, has asked parliament to speed up efforts to improve infrastructure in West Nile. Alenyo made…
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