The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) has arraigned and secured the remand of Godfrey Ssekidde Lubowa, a notorious fraudster who for years impersonated a senior Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer under the alias “Maj Gen Sam Kiwanuka,” after he defrauded a Kenyan investor
Senior presidential adviser and Commissioner Fred Bamwine has cautioned Ugandans, particularly the youth, against engaging in violence during and after the forthcoming general elections, warning that political incitement could have devastating consequences.Bamwine said young people should
Bitcoin has surged after weeks of volatile trading, climbing above the USD 90,000 level. As of 9:42 am IST, it was priced at USD 93,866, signalling potential further upside. Although cryptocurrency markets remain unpredictable, recent momentum has fuelled expectations that Bitcoin could reach eve
Nyafamba Barbra Marcy, a determined daughter of Katandi village in Kirewa sub-county, is among the contestants for the Woman Member of Parliament for Tororo District in the 2026 general elections under the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).Her story is one of grit, faith, and an unyielding
Elevated government spending coupled with widespread voter bribery and campaign expenditure has resulted in inflation spikes in recent elections, such as the 2011 elections which sparked the famous “walk to work” protests.The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Dr
Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo, addresses the media in KampalaKAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Communications Commission on Saturday flagged a viral public notice as fraudulent, dismissing claims that mobile money and banking services would be suspended du
Stanbic Bank has launched a new housing project in Kasanje, offering a 16.5% mortgage rate to help Ugandans own homesKASANJE, Uganda — Stanbic Bank, in partnership with Quesi Properties, has officially launched the first phase of La Valle estate, a residential development in Wakiso distr
2025 has been of both challenges and opportunities. We’ve continued to deepen access to our services and extend financial inclusion to the underserved. By the end of this year, we’re looking at over 14.5 million individual users, which is a significant jump from 13.8 million in 2024. Our targ
Uganda faces a multibillion-dollar deadlock as charcoal remains the primary fuel for 82 percent of Kampala households.KAMPALA, Uganda — Behind the heavy scent of woodsmoke that hangs over Kampala every evening lies a multibillion-dollar economic deadlock. Despite a flurry of executive or
A customer receives a step-by-step guide on using the Wendi mobile wallet, empowering them to seamlessly send and receive international money transfersKAMPALA, Uganda — Commercial banks and financial institutions in Uganda approved 1.93 trillion shillings in new credit during October, wi
