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06 May '25
The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has called on men across the Kingdom to prioritise their health through regular medical check-ups, especially for prostate cancer, in a bid to lead healthier lives and actively contribute to community development.The Kabaka’s message was de
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06 May '25
Tempers flared in Moroto on Tuesday, 6th May 2025, as Zachary Kiyonga Lomokol, the NRM candidate for Baazar Village, stormed the party’s complaint desk demanding the nullification of the LC1 flag bearer election results.Kiyonga, who garnered 85 votes against Emmanuel Idende Lokwakol’s
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06 May '25
Absa Bank Uganda today unveiled two new digital innovations, digi loans and online account opening, aimed at meeting the growing demand for fast, convenient, and paperless banking.The digi loan allows eligible customers to instantly borrow between shs20,000 and shs 2 million with
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06 May '25
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed more than 100 tons of goods found without Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), intensifying its crackdown on tax evasion and substandard products in the market.The destruction took place on April 30, 2025, at Luweero Industries Ltd in Nakasongola Distr
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06 May '25
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has reaffirmed its dedication to improving public health across Uganda, partnering with the Kabaka Foundation and Aga Khan University Hospital to provide essential healthcare services to underserved communities in Buganda.The latest collaborative effort took
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06 May '25
For the next seven days, over 150 schools are participating in the highly demanding, but exciting boot camp stage of the annual Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) taking place at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono District.According to Diana Ondoga, the Head of Social Corporat
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06 May '25
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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06 May '25
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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05 May '25
Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) Jinja Plant has scooped the award as the overall winner at the prestigious 2025 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards.Organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the awards recognize outstanding performance in OHS management a
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05 May '25
BBC | US President Donald Trump says he is "very friendly" with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who was re-elected over the weekend in a landslide victory."We have had a very good relationship," Trump told the Sydney Morning Herald at the White House on Su