Two killed, two injured in Luwero multiple-truck crash
Two unidentified men were killed and two others injured in a road crash involving three trucks at Naluvule along the Kampala-Gulu highway in Luwero district.…
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Chemonges bags Shs 40m prize after setting new Mt Rwenzori Marathon record
Ugandan long-distance runner Leonard Chemonges has set a new record in the 42km men’s race at the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon. Chemonges, 32, completed the challenging course in 2:13:26 to claim the top prize of Shs 40 million and a new Siro electric bike. His victory saw him break the previous record set by…
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Business
NWSC in race to handle water shortages as Greater Kampala continues to expand
On August 14, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) broke barriers to hold a national stakeholder engagement at their International Resource Centre in Bugolobi. It aimed at showcasing the successes, challenges and opportunities for the entity. From the onset, no one clearly knew what to expect given the delicate nature by which most government…
Old Mutual links unit trust investment to comprehensive motor insurance
Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda (OMIG) has introduced a comprehensive motor insurance benefit for qualifying unit trust customers, in a…
Equity Bank, Tian Tang Group team up to bankroll Mbale’s factory floor
More than 2,000 businesses inside the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park are set to get easier access to credit. Equity Bank…
East African banks, regulators urged to rethink beyond cash to unlock regional economy
Financial stakeholders in East Africa have been urged to rethink the role of capital and work towards a fully integrated…
Education
Uwezo assesses 20,000 learners amid literacy, numeracy concerns
Uwezo Uganda is conducting a large-scale learning assessment targeting more than 20,000 children across the country amid growing concern over…
Over 800 secure bursaries for higher education access programme
Over 800 students were awarded with bursaries last week to access higher education under the Higher Education Access Programme (HEAP),…
Prison inmates to have vocational skills assessed and certified
At least 55,788 candidates are set to undergo vocational education and training (TVET) assessments conducted by the Uganda Vocational and…
TECHNOLOGY
Practical skills here to stay even in the AI era
New British prime minister Andy Burnham (yes, there is a new one) has been ubiquitous trying to sell his vision and probably avoid the missteps of his predecessors. In one of the videos he shared on his social media handles, he is seen at a factory that makes trains. He says, artificial intelligence or AI…
African cybersecurity solutions akin to glass house with fancy curtains – Uganda police
Uganda Police director of forensic services Andrew Mubiru has called for stronger cybersecurity defences and greater collaboration across Africa, warning that the continent’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure is increasingly exposed to cyberattacks. Mubiru said African countries need to move beyond building digital systems and invest in stronger safeguards to protect them from increasingly sophisticated threats.…
Uganda must prepare for cyberattacks, Bank of Uganda warns
Bank of Uganda governor Michael Ating-Ego has warned Ugandan institutions to strengthen their preparedness for cyberattacks, saying a major incident could quickly escalate from a technical disruption into a financial stability crisis. Ating-Ego said Uganda’s growing reliance on interconnected digital systems means cybersecurity can no longer be treated solely as an information technology concern, but…
Lifestyle
How SummerTides 2026 turned road trip strangers into family
A road trip from Uganda to Kenya’s coast for East Africa’s biggest beach festival became something far bigger than a story of strangers who became family long before the music started. When I signed up for SummerTides 2026 in Malindi, Kenya, I was looking forward to good music, beautiful beaches and a well-deserved escape from…
Sex Talk: Be equipped with these screws that tighten marriage
A hajji friend I rarely ever discuss sex with, pleasantly surprised me with this week’s topic: “Have you ever written about the screws of marriage?” he asked. He then proceeded to tell me what has worked for his marriage, and I could not agree more. PRAYER This was his first point, and I was pleasantly…
Humility pushed Bwire to enjoy stellar career for decades
RAPHAEL OUMA BWIRE, who died on August 9 aged 75, was one of the most impactful individuals in Ugandan education and sports sector. Close friends say he succumbed to Esophageal cancer. Bwire’s influence spanned more than four decades, right from when he was a national junior football team player, before retiring as one of the…
Sports
Can World Cup heroes carry the magic into the Premier League?
For Ugandan football fans, the end of the 2026 World Cup does not mean the end of the excitement. Instead, attention now shifts to England, where the Premier League kicks off this Friday, August 21, with supporters wondering how their favourite stars will respond after a demanding month on the international stage. The World Cup…
Other News
Soroti school directors found guilty in 6-year-old pupil’s murder as court acquits headteacher, matron
The High court in Soroti has convicted two directors of Jozan Nursery and Primary School, Suzan Vivian Ariokot and Joseph…
Daily Express journalist Asiteza charged, remanded over ‘fake’ news
A Daily Express journalist, Remmy Asiteza, has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with publishing fake news and…
South Sudanese army denies abducting Ugandan drivers
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has denied allegations that its soldiers abducted Ugandan truck drivers and seized their…
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