As the world marks Global Energy Independence Day 2025 on July 10th 2025, Equity Bank Uganda is leading the charge toward sustainable energy access with its bold commitment to clean energy financing.The bank has emerged as a key driver of clean energy access through its transformative Equi
Ugandans planning to travel to the United States will soon face a steep rise in visa costs following the enactment of a controversial new US immigration law that introduces a $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" for most non-immigrant visas.The fee, part of what President Donald Trum
Emmanuel Dombo, the NRM director for information and publicity has urged members dissatisfied with the recent primary election outcomes to seek redress through the official election tribunal or pursue reconciliation in the interest of party unity ahead of the 2026 general elections.Comment
President Museveni has met with beneficiaries of the Emyooga SACCO initiative in Butabika and Mutungo, Nakawa Division, commending their progress and reaffirming government support for grassroots economic empowerment.The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Educati
A US tech company says its chief executive has quit after he was apparently caught on a big screen at a Coldplay concert embracing a female co-worker, in a clip that went viral.Astronomer said in a statement: "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda have launched the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards.Organised under the theme, “CFO Vision: Creating Impact and Legacy,” the 2025 awards will spotlight finance leaders who are not
The second National ICT Summit concluded today at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, wrapping up a successful two-day gathering focused on scaling Uganda’s digital economy through innovation and inclusion.Convened by the ICT Association of Uganda (ICTAU), with support from R
Uganda has officially launched a national biofuels blending programme that could transform the country’s energy landscape, breathe new life into rural agriculture, and significantly cut carbon emissions.The initiative, which will begin with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5) and scale up
Oleksandr Usyk further cemented his place as one of boxing's greats by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.The Ukrainian put on a masterclass in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium to dash Dubois' dreams of being th
RIP: Justice George KanyeihambaThe burial arrangements for retired Supreme court judge Prof George W. Kanyeihamba have been delayed, following concerns over the health of his wife, Susan Kanyeihamba, who is currently under medical observation in the Unite
