Uganda to maintain Facebook ban — ICT minister
The government will maintain the suspension of Facebook in Uganda, minister of state for ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku, has said. Facebook, owned…
Govt concedes defeat, halts enforcement of nullified Computer Misuse Act provisions
The government has directed prosecuting agencies to immediately halt arrests and prosecutions under several provisions of the Computer Misuse Act that were declared null and void by the Constitutional court. In a March 19 letter addressed to the director of public prosecutions (DPP), Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the…
Business
Uganda Baati ignites a new era of women’s empowerment
On a recent afternoon in Kampala, a conference room at Uganda Baati’s head office filled with a different kind of energy, one shaped less by corporate routine and more by candid conversation, shared ambition, and quiet resolve. Women from across sectors, leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and partners, gathered for an engagement centered on a resonant idea:…
TotalEnergies marks Chinese New Year with renewed sustainability commitment
TotalEnergies Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable energy future as it pursues its multi-energy ambition of achieving net-zero…
Banking sector can drive nature-positive growth by investing in ecosystem restoration
As climate change intensifies and natural ecosystems degrade, the global conversation on sustainability is shifting from simply minimizing environmental harm…
Dairy farmers to benefit from Shs 14.5bn investment project
William Matovu, the country director of Heifer International, says 20,000 dairy farmers are set to benefit from a Shs 14.5…
Education
Dr Ruhweza’s The Whisper of Trees explores how poetry mirrors our life
Poetry has long been regarded as the language of the soul, a form of expression that captures emotions, experiences, and…
Five pupils win full scholarships from Pride Bank
In parts of Eastern and Northern Uganda, where the cost of schooling often forces promising students to abandon their studies,…
UNEB: Makerere claims credit for improved biology exam results
Makerere University has stepped forward to claim credit for the recent improvement in biology performance in the national examinations, citing…
TECHNOLOGY
Kenya’s AI Bill is a wake-up call for Uganda
Early this year, Kenya’s Senate introduced the Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026. This is a comprehensive framework for how AI should be developed, deployed, and governed. It is a landmark moment, not just for Kenya, but for East Africa. And Uganda should be paying close attention. Our two countries not only share a border but a…
Cybersecurity tips for Ugandan businesses
Businesses are increasingly relying on digital tools to manage routine operations. Mobile payments, cloud services, and online platforms make it easier to communicate with customers and process transactions. These technologies help companies grow, but they introduce new cybersecurity risks. Small and medium-sized businesses are often targets for cybercriminals because they may not have strong security…
Tech without values is dangerous – Alupo
Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, has warned that technological advancement without strong ethical grounding could be harmful to society, urging graduates to combine innovation with integrity as the country’s education system embraces artificial intelligence. Alupo made the remarks while presiding over the 16th graduation ceremony of St. Lawrence University, where she serves as chancellor. The…
Lifestyle
One benefit of great sex you probably did not know…
It is a painkiller. Did you know that? Well, now you do, and it is high time you released a revised version of that book of yours with the ten excuses not to make love with your spouse. Delete the part that says ‘headache’… ‘back pain’… From common migraines and backaches to arthritis and other…
Husband held as UPDF soldier dies in Luwero house fire
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has intensified investigations into the death of corporal Christine Babirye after emerging details suggested the incident may be linked to domestic violence. Babirye, who was attached to Bombo military hospital, succumbed to severe burn injuries on Sunday morning after she was reportedly set ablaze inside her home in Mpakawero…
Nakigozi Janel, the surveyor who skates in a gomesi
With her fame radiating on the streets of Kampala and on social media spaces, JANEL NAKIGOZI, 27, has distinguished herself as the Skate Queen, who skates around the streets of Kampala dressed in a gomesi. This has led her to getting 30.1k followers, and 263.3k likes on TikTok, with most of her videos getting above…
Sports
Namugongo or Rezlife Saints? Who are the 2nd best team in the men’s basketball?
City Oilers remain the only unbeaten side in the men’s top- flight of the National Basketball League. They have won all their six games so far this season. The only other team that came close to matching that record is the Rezlife Saints. But they lost the sixth game, hence having a still rather enviable…
Other News
Police shoot dead suspected robber in Mukono shop break-in
The police on Wednesday morning shot dead a suspected robber who was found hiding in the ceiling of a shop…
Judiciary goes paperless, rolls out AI systems
Ugandan judiciary authorities have set July 1, 2026, as the deadline to eliminate paper-based processes, shifting to digital justice system…
Parliament: 30 election petitions filed
At least 30 parliamentary election petitions have been filed following Uganda’s January 15, 2026 general elections, highlighting growing disputes over…