US raises concerns over Uganda’s endemic corruption, human rights abuses
The United States has raised concerns over what it describes as endemic corruption, shrinking democratic space, human rights violations and weaknesses in public financial accountability…
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Lightning strike kills two sugarcane loaders in Jinja
Two casual labourers have been killed by lightning at Namagera Central sugarcane weighbridge in Jinja district, where they worked as loaders. The victims, Abdul Muwereza, 34, and Hassan Mubiru, 35, were reportedly taking shelter under a jackfruit tree during a rainstorm when lightning struck. Aloysious Wakabi, one of the loaders, said about 15 workers had…
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Business
Uganda’s EAC trade deficit widens to $809m as imports surge
Uganda’s trade deficit with the East African Community (EAC) widened to $809 million in August 2026 as imports from Kenya and Tanzania far outstripped exports, according to data compiled by the Uganda Development Bank’s research department. Uganda earned $241.29 million from exports to the regional bloc, while imports amounted to $1.05 billion. The resulting deficit…
Govt seeks to turn pension savings into patient capital to drive growth
Uganda needs to increase pension coverage, strengthen long-term savings and create credible investment opportunities if the country is to mobilise…
Uganda Airlines launches Accra flights to boost trade, tourism
Uganda Airlines has launched flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, in a move expected to strengthen trade, tourism and investment…
Uganda Shilling at depreciation: A market correction, not just an external shock
The Uganda Shilling’s slide past Shs 4,300 to the dollar has prompted one question above all others from clients this…
Education
Studying in Russia: How Ugandan applicants can apply for a government scholarship
Ugandan applicants can receive higher education in Russia at the Russian government’s expense. The Russian Government distributes quotas across in-demand…
MPs question Makerere’s Shs 1bn spend on Katanga land dispute
Makerere University has spent more than Shs 1 billion pursuing a legal battle over its disputed Katanga land, prompting parliament…
Over 650,000 pupils to benefit from expanded hygiene programme
At least 650,000 additional pupils are expected to benefit from hygiene education and practical handwashing skills under the third phase…
TECHNOLOGY
Who keeps the things you tell an AI companion?
The receptionist writes down your phone number. You’ve come to collect a parcel, so you give it without much thought. On the way out, you notice the open register on the desk. Anyone standing there could read the last few entries. Most people would notice that. A chat with an AI companion feels different. There’s…
Here’s why Uganda should not be left behind in the AI revolution
People who do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) still see those who use it as lazy and incapable of utilizing their mental faculties. With due respect, this mindset is way backward and such persons have already fallen way behind the technological evolution. There was a time when people in government offices would first make handwritten…
China’s AI is changing rules of the game
On October 12, 2026, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan stated at an industry forum in Singapore that cutting-edge Chinese AI models such as DeepSeek, Kimi and GLM feature low costs, deliver “good enough” performance and are being adopted “extremely rapidly” by the market. He also emphasized that open technologies help boost efficiency. Over the past few…
Lifestyle
Ken Moves wants dancers to receive their flowers
Dancers are the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry of Uganda. Dancers have lit up concerts and featured in music videos; however, why does all the fame and money go to the supported artiste and not the dancer? In 2010, veteran singer Eddy Kenzo had his breakthrough song Stamina, which was made famous by the…
Wakaliwood to shoot action film at Nyege Nyege Festival
Ugandan film production house Ramon Film Productions, popularly known as Wakaliwood, has begun work on a new action film inspired by the Nyege Nyege Festival, with festivalgoers expected to take part in the production. The project was unveiled during a Uganda Waragi-Wakaliwood conversation held at the film studio in Wakaliga, Kampala, last week. The event…
Crime thriller Hit Point premieres on M-Net
DStv is bringing a new British crime thriller, Hit Point, to South African audiences, with the six-part series premiering on M-Net (DStv Channel 102) today, Monday, October 26, at 21:00 EAT. Written by BAFTA-winning writer Howard Overman, whose credits include Misfits, War of the Worlds and Paris Has Fallen, the series combines a heist story…
Sports
Venoms begin life after Lavagne in Mbarara test
Vipers SC begin life after Denis Lavagne with a potentially tricky Uganda Premier League assignment against Mbarara City FC today, Wednesday, as the Venoms attempt to steady their campaign following the Frenchman’s departure. Lavagne’s exit after less than a season in charge has thrown the spotlight on Vipers’ immediate response, with assistant coach John Ayala…
Other News
Shs 10m ransom demand ends in death of two-year-old girl in Gayaza
The police in Kasangati have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a two-year-old girl whose body was…
Uganda’s climate change knowledge and accountability gap is fuelling disinformation
Uganda’s climate change situation came to the fore this month – a troubling knowledge and accountability gap. Deputy speaker of…
Justice Singiza asked to resign over alleged Muhoozi endorsement
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has demanded the resignation of Dr Douglas Singiza as chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission,…
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