Babiito reject Attorney General’s legal advice on Tooro succession
The Babiito royal clan of Tooro has rejected the Attorney General’s legal opinion on the succession of the late King Oyo Nyimba, arguing that the…
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MPs fault Bank of Uganda over failure to recover Shs 140bn from Haba Group
Members of parliament have piled pressure on Bank of Uganda (BoU) to explain why it has failed to recover Shs 140.487 billion linked to a loan guarantee issued to Haba Group Ltd nearly nine years ago. The parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) has directed the central bank to furnish it…
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Business
Smallholder farmers to get relief from Equity Group
Access to climate adaptation finance remains a significant challenge for smallholder farmers and rural businesses across Africa, with available capital often failing to reach those who need it most. To help bridge this financing and delivery gap, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Equity Group last Friday, kicked off the Africa Rural Climate…
Uganda’s first oil delayed yet again, new target pushed to June 2027
Uganda has pushed back its first oil production target yet again, with the government now expecting commercial production in June…
Uganda’s informal economy seeks strength in numbers
To harness the informal sector’s numbers, the United Informal Sector Forum (UISF) and Union Transport Alliance (UNION) have partnered to…
Pearl Bank loan book crosses Shs 1 trillion milestone
Pearl Bank’s loan book has crossed the Shs 1 trillion mark, a milestone that underscores the lender’s rapid growth and…
Education
Only 2,790 out of 10,615 approved for education loans
Only 2,790 students have been approved for government higher education loans for the 2026/27 academic year, leaving thousands of applicants…
Tour ban leaves schools crying over practical learning
The suspension of school trips and educational tours following the July 16 tragic accident involving learners of King David Junior…
EACOP awards 16 scholarships to Kyambogo, Makerere students
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has awarded scholarships to 16 underprivileged students at Kyambogo University and Makerere…
TECHNOLOGY
Free internet access excites traders in Oyam market
Free internet access at Oyam Daily Market is opening new opportunities for traders to access information, promote their businesses and connect with customers following the installation of a rural community broadband network. The network, installed at 12 sites across Oyam district, is undergoing technical testing, but market vendors say the connectivity is already changing how…
Tecno unveils new devices, wins two IFA Innovation Awards
Tecno made a strong showing at IFA 2026 in Berlin, unveiling a new lineup of smartphones, laptops and smart devices while securing two IFA Global Product Technology Innovation Gold Awards. The Chinese technology company showcased a range of new and concept devices, from an award-winning modular smartphone and a compact gaming PC to a 0mm…
Tecno pushes AI limits at IFA 2026
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno has showcased a new generation of smartphones and smart devices at IFA 2026 in Berlin, drawing attention with its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept phone. The concept, unveiled at IFA ShowStoppers 2026, builds on the company’s Modular Concept Phone presented at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, but takes a different approach by focusing…
Lifestyle
By Any Means now in cinema
By Any Means follows a black FBI agent (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) charged with finding the culprits targeting and killing civil rights leaders in Mississippi. The agent teams up with Greg Scarpa (Mark Wahlberg), a renowned mafia hitman, who inevitably pushes him to cross the line. Audiences like this movie (87 per cent score), which is…
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened
Every Harry Potter trailer we get triggers the same conversation. Or rather, it raises the same question: “Why doesn’t anything feel like this?” To be fair to the upcoming television series (December 25, 2026), it feels surprisingly different from the original movies, and that’s a good thing because now you have a reason to watch…
Lydia Jazmine turns Cricket Oval into a night of musical memories and surprises
Lugogo Cricket Oval came alive last Friday as thousands of music lovers gathered for Lydia Jazmine’s long-awaited ‘The One and Only’ concert, a night that brought together some of Uganda’s biggest names in music and a crowd eager to celebrate one of the country’s leading female artists. From the moment fans began arriving, the atmosphere…
Sports
Masaza Cup picks tempo as quarterfinals loom
The 2026 Masaza Cup has reached the business end, with eight counties advancing to the quarterfinals and the first legs scheduled for this Sunday, September 13. Among the early favourites are Kyaggwe, who face Mawogola, while Busujju host Butambala and Bugerere welcome Kyaddondo at the Ntenjeru Ssaza grounds. Buddu, meanwhile, face record champions Gomba in…
Other News
Understanding Tooro’s throne and its defiant women
In the misty shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains, behind the pristine white walls of Karuziika – a Royal Palace that…
Kasangati policewoman who accused Kampala commanders of corruption arrested
A police officer who accused senior Kampala Metropolitan Police commanders of ordering the release of a violent suspect has been…
Blast kills seven, injures three in eastern DRC
Seven civilians have been killed and three others seriously injured after an abandoned explosive device detonated in Rutshuru Territory, North…
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