In every election cycle, history is summoned to the dock, not as a witness to be questioned, but as an exhibit to be defended. In Uganda’s current political season, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s enduring slogan, “Protecting the Gains,” has re-emerged with renewed force and urgency. I
Government has dismissed claims iof a planned internet shutdown during the 2026 elections, warning media and digital platforms against misinformation and irresponsible election coverage.Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Dr. Aminah Zawedde addresses the media
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
Whether you’re facing unexpected expenses, need to pay school fees, or want to grab a timely opportunity, Equity Bank Uganda’s salary loans are designed to support your financial goals quickly and conveniently.Here’s a complete guide on how to apply, what you’ll need, and how to ma
The United States Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp, is among nearly 30 ambassadors and senior overseas diplomats quietly recalled by the Trump administration as part of a wide-ranging reshuffle at the State Department, according to a report by The Guardian. The recalls, which were c
The High Court sitting in Masindi has struck out a land dispute suit filed against the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), after finding that the case was legally defective and failed to disclose a valid cause of action. The court also dismissed a related appeal challenging a temporary injuncti
Museveni Urges Lwengo Residents to Turn Peace into Prosperity Through Household Wealth CreationMuseveni Urges Lwengo Residents to Turn Peace into Prosperity Through Household Wealth CreationAt a campaign rally in Lwengo, President Yoweri Museveni posed a simple but pointed question
With funding (Shs850bn) from World Bank, the GoU is continuing to use the PSFU-implemented GROW project to avail low-cost loans (at just 10% interest per annum) to hundreds of female entrepreneurs to enable them sustain, grow, expand and diversify their businesses while breaking into areas that h
Uganda Launches Okusevinga: First Government-Owned Unit Trust SchemeThe Bank of Uganda (BoU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), has launched the pilot phase of Project Okusevinga, Africa’s first government-owned unit trust scheme.
Kampala Central Member of Parliament aspirant Abraham Luzzi has commended the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, for steering the completion of the long and complex restoration of the Kasubi Tombs, one of Uganda’s most significant cultural heritage sites.The Kasubi Tombs,
