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…
Why 2026 poised to exceed every gaming expectation
The gaming industry is spiraling at the moment because gaming stocks have plummeted in recent days, wiping hundreds of billions off that particular market. You can blame Google’s ‘Project Genie,’ which allows ordinary users to create complex virtual worlds. Do you remember when writers and artists panicked because ChatGPT was threatening to take their jobs?…
Business
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, helping them achieve their financial goals. The initiative is designed to broaden access to financial resources for individuals and businesses across the country. Israel Arinaitwe, the head of Personal Banking at Stanbic bank, says the…
Government commits to increasing UDB’s capital base
Government has committed to increasing the Uganda Development Bank’s (UDB) capital base ahead of the next financial year to accelerate…
Museveni commissions East Africa’s largest ethanol plant
President Yoweri Museveni has inaugurated PRO Industries, the largest ethanol plant in East Africa, highlighting the $100-million investment as a…
Uganda secures $6.3m grant to modernize weather infrastructure
The Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) is set for a major technological improvement following the technical launch of the Systematic…
Education
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…
USEA, Node Group partner to amplify innovation & leadership in Uganda
The US Exchange Alumni Network Uganda (USEA) has entered a partnership with Node Group Consult aimed at strengthening leadership, civic…
Namirembe Bitamazire lived a fulfilling career in public service
Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, a towering figure in Uganda’s education sector, passed away on January 14 at the age of 84.…
TECHNOLOGY
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…
Uganda’s Catherine named finalist for World’s Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award
Uganda’s cybersecurity community is celebrating a major milestone following the announcement that Catherine Bwire has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award. Bwire is the head of information security (CISO) at Ecobank. The Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award recognises outstanding leaders who are shaping the future of…
Uganda’s internet blackout imposed a hidden tax on democracy, development and daily life
In the early hours of January 13, 2026, just 48 hours before Ugandans were due to cast ballots in the general elections, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) issued a directive to all licensed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and mobile network operators to suspend public internet access nationwide. This comprehensive shutdown encompassing mobile broadband, fiber, fixed…
Lifestyle
Miracle: We are all worshippers
God recently demonstrated to one Christian that we were all made for worship. Usually, when they convene for prayer, she is the go-to person for intercession and prayer warring. It is always someone else’s duty to lead the worship. “This time, we had the annual family altar in the village, where we invited one of…
She Said He Said: The argument was about a bra, the problem was not
It sounds ridiculous when you say that a relationship nearly ended because of a bra. Lina still struggles to explain it to friends without laughing first, as if humour might soften the absurdity of it. She never imagined underwear would become evidence in a case about love, respect, and whether two people were still speaking…
Sex Talk: Try these T’ai Chi goals
As last year ended, I started doing T’ai Chi, an ancient Chinese workout that I was told supports physical and mental health without breaking much of a sweat, or suffering with sore muscles later. I love experimenting with things. So, there were no surprises that a few days later I was on YouTube opening one…
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Sports
Mubiru’s gamble pays off at UPPC
When Abdallah Mubiru took charge of newly promoted Entebbe UPPC FC ahead of the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season, many observers saw the appointment as a pivotal moment. For UPPC, it was a bold step into top-flight football. For Mubiru, it was a chance to regain his footing after a turbulent period that had cast…
Other News
Uganda’s Primary Exams tell a bigger story than the pass rates
On Friday afternoon, as results from the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) began circulating across Uganda, the familiar rituals followed. Parents…
Ugandan biotech unveils sickle cell cure millions can afford
At the weekend in Kampala, a piece of news landed that could reshape the future of one of the world’s…
Java House deepens commitment to local suppliers
Java House has strengthened its commitment to local suppliers following the opening of its new restaurant in Naguru on February…