Sex Talk: Set that pulse racing
Sir, the things that make you sexually desirable to your wife will surprise you. For many women, they are not your physical attributes, but the…
Russian ambassador takes The Observer to class
On February 2, 2026, The Observer paid a courtesy visit to the Russian ambassador to Uganda, H.E Vladlen Semivolos, to discuss media partnerships and collaboration, and what an interesting 90 minutes it turned out to be! This ambassador knows his country like the back of his hand and loves it to bits. Upon arrival, we…
Business
Why Ugandan brands don’t need louder marketing but stronger belief
Across Uganda’s fast-growing entrepreneurial landscape, a familiar story repeats itself. Founders build capable products. They solve real problems. They gain traction locally. Yet when it comes time to scale, to speak confidently on regional or global stages, many hesitate. The issue is rarely innovation. More often, it is belief. For Rhoda Musiima, a Ugandan brand…
The African Union could help national airlines struggling to fly
Sometime back, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority decided to mark an anniversary by organizing a flying activity. What one needed…
Dubai retreat signals new era for Uganda’s boda boda economy
For decades Uganda’s boda-boda economy has operated in the shadows of being unregulated and largely excluded from long-term financial systems…
Stanbic bank launches campaign to provide affordable financing
Stanbic Bank has launched the ‘Oli In Charge’ campaign to provide affordable financing solutions for both salaried and self-employed Ugandans,…
Education
Dr Rugyendo built institutions and returned to scholarship with honour
There are lives that submit quietly to history, accepting its rough edges as fate, and there are lives that resist…
New campaign highlights the cost of poor sleep on learners
Amid growing concern over poor sleeping habits and their connection to mental health challenges among learners, Reach A Hand Uganda…
Muhika Junior School industrial training for primary pupils pays off
Muhika Junior School in Kira Municipality is basking in glory after posting impressive results in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination…
TECHNOLOGY
Ethics and Cybersecurity: The human firewall in Uganda’s financial sector
In 2026, Uganda’s financial sector will confront a question that cuts deeper than compliance manuals and employment contracts: Should an entry-level employee bear full liability for a multimillion-dollar cyber breach triggered by a convincing deep fake or sophisticated social engineering attack? On paper, responsibility may appear straightforward. Contracts outline duties. Internal policies define procedures. Regulatory…
How Uganda is building the next generation of content creators
Uganda’s creative economy is entering a new era shaped by investments in digital infrastructure, new skilling programs and strong collaboration between the government and private sector partners. This transformation was at the heart of Episode 9 of The Ugandan Podcast, convenedby the ministry of ICT and National Guidance together with MultiChoice Uganda. The discussion brought…
Uganda’s financial sector must rethink cybersecurity in 2026
The rules have changed and they will continue to evolve. For years, cybersecurity within financial institutions was treated as a technical safeguard, important but largely procedural. Installing firewalls, enforcing password policies and passing audits were seen as sufficient for compliance. That era emphasized checklist security. In 2026, that era has ended. Financial institutions are no…
Lifestyle
Sex Talk: Before you throw your hat into the polygamy ring…
A three-wife hajj in Nansana left his eldest wife in their marital home for more than a year without a single visit or financial support. When he finally decided to return to check on her and the children, he found that wifey had ‘imported’ a live-in boyfriend to take care of her needs – ‘needs’…
IIungole wishes older filmmakers could give young turks a chance
EMMANUEL ILUNGOLE is a young filmmaker, writer, director, editor and producer, whose film journey started at university. With just four years in the industry, Ilungole has done some notable projects such as My Degree, My Background, Perfect Lie and Neighbour, among others. He talked to Quick Talk about life and the industry. Thanks for doing…
Sanderson enters deal with Apple TV
Brandon Sanderson recently announced his deal with Apple TV. The company will adapt Sanderson’s Cosmere universe, which makes sense. The author has spent several years trying to get an adaptation off the ground. One notable obstacle was the money. Sanderson argued that it would take an enormous budget, the kind most TV shows could only…
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Sports
Will the Kitara and Vipers first round game be played?
The second round of the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League (UPL) season gets underway this week, on Thursday, February 12, with all 16 teams in action. This, the match-day 16 will be highlighted by the double header at Nakivubo stadium on Saturday, February 14. First, Express will face Entebbe UPPC, while URA FC will follow with…
Other News
Masindi: Gov’t shuts down weighbridges over sugarcane theft
The government has closed several roadside weighbridges in Masindi district after investigations found they had become the main conduits for…
UGANDA AIRLINES: How billions vanished in 4 years
In August 2019, Uganda Airlines returned to the skies with promise tacked into its wings. The national carrier’s first flight…
Cate almost said no: the opportunity that changed her life
Cate Nabankema walks carefully across the uneven ground at Christian Youth Missionary Group in Kinawataka, Kampala, moving with the caution…