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Refugee Women in West Nile Camps Equipped With Financial Literacy Skills

Refugee Women in West Nile Camps Equipped With Financial Literacy Skills

Stanbic Bank Uganda has through its Stanbic for Her initiative, has partnered with UN Women to launch a transformative programme in the West Nile region, targeting both refugee and host communities.The initiative is designed to empower women through digital inclusion, financial literacy, a

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Airtel Strikes Deal to Extend Starlink's Satellite Internet to Uganda

Airtel Strikes Deal to Extend Starlink's Satellite Internet to Uganda

Airtel Africa announced an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in African countries, including Uganda.Currently, SpaceX has acquired requisite licenses in 9 out of 14 countries within Airtel Africa’s footprint. Operating licenses

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Govt Defends State of Roads Amid Spate of Fatal Crashes

Govt Defends State of Roads Amid Spate of Fatal Crashes

The Minister of Works and Transport, General Edward Katumba Wamala, has defended the state of road infrastructure following a spike in road crashes, including the fatal weekend accident that claimed the life of businessman and rally driver Rajiv Ruparelia.In a statement released Monday, Ma

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Minister Mao Condemns Torture of Eddie Mutwe, Says Court Wrong to Try Victims of Abuse

Minister Mao Condemns Torture of Eddie Mutwe, Says Court Wrong to Try Victims of Abuse

Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has issued a sharp condemnation of the alleged torture of Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, and criticised the judiciary for continuing to try suspects who appear to have suffered abuse in custody.Mutwe

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Govt to Begin Compensation for Road Project Affected Residents in Kamwenge

Govt to Begin Compensation for Road Project Affected Residents in Kamwenge

The Government of Uganda is set to begin compensation for residents affected by the construction of the 68km Kihura–Bwizi–Rwamwanja–Kahunge road and the 38km Mpara–Bwizi road projects in Kamwenge District starting July 2025.The announcement was made by the State Minister for Works,

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Katikkiro Mayiga Condemns Abduction, Torture of Political Opponents at Lweza Parish Anniversary

Katikkiro Mayiga Condemns Abduction, Torture of Political Opponents at Lweza Parish Anniversary

Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has strongly condemned the abduction and torture of political opponents, calling such actions inhumane, unlawful, and a threat to national stability. He made the remarks during celebrations to mark the 53rd anniversary of St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Lwe

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‘The decision has been made’: Utd insider claims club are ready to accept defeat, £47m Ten Hag signing has to go

‘The decision has been made’: Utd insider claims club are ready to accept defeat, £47m Ten Hag signing has to go

One Red will be offloaded if a suitable bid arrives. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)Manchester United have conceded that Andre Onana cannot be the man between the sticks if they’re to return to their former glories anytime soon.

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If Museveni opted to stand down

If Museveni opted to stand down

If there are any lessons to learn from former minister Sam Kuteesa’s recently inaugurated church project, it is that the man is preparing to return to his creator. It is a sign.He is readying himself for departure by being godly in his final days. I am

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Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say

Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say

BBC | At least 68 African migrants have been killed in a US air strike on a detention centre in Houthi-controlled north-western Yemen, the armed group's TV channel says.Al Masirah reported that another 47 migrants were injured, most of them critically, when the centre in S

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From 139 Members to 15,000, Sacco Records Over Shs18bn in Loan Value

From 139 Members to 15,000, Sacco Records Over Shs18bn in Loan Value

Adjumani Town Council Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (Sacco) has recorded impressive growth, celebrating a major milestone during its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday.Established in 2007 with just 139 members and a loan portfolio of Shs 7.7 million, the SCco

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