Today’s economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. With salaries stretched thin, borrowing has become a survival tool. But the cycle of repayment pressure is taking a toll.
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to expedite the signing of a commercial contract with DOTT Services as part of a renewed push to fix the long-delayed roads to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.In a February 17, 2026, letter seen by thi
At 25, Mary Ashley Ainomugisha is sure of herself, her body, and the life she wants to lead. A self-proclaimed feminist, she describes herself as an online activist for women’s rights and health. While society expects a young woman her age to be looking forward to the lifelong goals of m
Michael Opira, Executive Director, Operations at Centenary Bank, brings over 27 years of banking experience as he returns to the institution where his career began.Centenary Bank has appointed seasoned banking executive Michael Opira as its new Executive Director, Operations, marking a sig
Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill after removing one of its most contentious provisions — a clause that would have made a bachelor’s degree in education a mandatory requirement for registration as a teacher in Uganda.The decision, reached after heated debate in the House
The High Court in Kampala has sentenced Tumwesigye Vincent, a 30-year-old security guard, to 18 years in prison for aggravated homosexuality after he pleaded guilty under a plea bargain arrangement.Presiding Judge Justice Isaac Muwata delivered the sentence on Wednesday, 23rd April 2026, f
Fauzia Natabi, a 31-year-old businesswoman and resident of Rutete in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, was charged at Kawempe Police Station under CRB 388/2026.The case draws attention to digital security risks and the growing problem of improperly registered mobile lines.Th
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for what he described as a key role in strengthening discipline within the military and enhancing the operational capability of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF).In a message issued on April 24, 2026, to ma
May expressed concern about the veteran politician’s health and whether he should still be attending official meetings of that nature.Ugandan Second Deputy Prime Minister Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali returned to the centre of online discussion on Wednesday after images appeared of him back at wor
Vision Group is demanding the World Bank Shs 2.7 million in unpaid advertisements and promotions across its platforms, we can reveal.According to the list of Vision Group debtors seen by Bbeg Media, the World Bank, a multilateral lender, is one of several reputable international organisati
