NUP’s Godfrey Ssaazi thrown out of parliament as court orders fresh poll
The High court in Mpigi has nullified the election of National Unity Platform’s Godfrey Ssaazi as Gomba East MP. This is after finding that the…
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Uganda Embassy confirms 11 nationals dead in Russian army, 16 missing
At least 11 Ugandans who had enlisted in the Russian army have been confirmed dead, while another 16 are missing and presumed dead, the Ugandan Embassy in Moscow has said. In a letter dated October 17, 2026, Uganda’s Head of Mission in Moscow, Ambassador Moses K. Kizige, said the Russian government had provided information on…
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Business
Bank of Uganda raises key interest rate as inflation risks mount
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has raised its Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 2.25 percentage points to 12 per cent, warning that rising global oil prices, pressure on the shilling and higher food prices could push inflation to between seven per cent and 7.5 per cent over the next 12 months. The decision, announced in…
Uganda eyes global events market
Uganda is seeking to attract international event planners and position itself as a destination for weddings, celebrations and conferences after…
Uganda needs Shs 118 trillion for climate action by 2030
Uganda needs an estimated $28.1 billion (about Shs 118.22 trillion) in climate-action financing by 2030 as Bank of Uganda (BoU)…
NSSF’s record 22.53% returns: A windfall or a warning sign?
Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has rewarded members with a record 22.53 per cent interest rate for the 2025/26…
Education
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…
Victoria University graduates 2,600, urged to embrace AI
Victoria University has graduated 2,600 students at its 10th graduation ceremony, with university leaders warning that graduates who fail to…
Packing error leaves UCE candidates short of exam papers
Senior four candidates at several examination centres experienced logistical disruptions on the third day of the 2026 Uganda Certificate of…
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
Something for you in cinema
Other Mommy is a supernatural thriller about an eight-year-old girl trying to survive the supernatural entity pretending to be her mother. People had high expectations for this film because it had the best trailers of the year. However, it seemingly disappointed (16 per cent Critic Rating and 48 per cent Audience Score). While the plot…
The Girl Child Has Seen Days: Ernest Bazanye on writing, Comedy and doing it himself
A young woman leaves the village for the city and finds work as a domestic worker in a wealthy household. Sounds familiar? Yes, it is. The Girl Child Has Seen Days is a story Ugandan readers may feel they have encountered many times before in novels, on television and in countless other forms of storytelling.…
Granny wanted a priest, parents a medic, but Conrad chose comedy
JUST CONRAD’s grandmother wanted him to become a priest, while his parents wanted him to study medicine, but neither paths became his long-term calling. Instead, Conrad chose comedy. As he prepares for his first comedy special, The Underdogs, Conrad talks with Quick Talk about his childhood, the pressure to fulfil his family’s expectations, and how…
Sports
Kitara has surely got its work cut out against Al-Ahly
Kitara FC’s visit to Egypt is presented as one of the most complicated in its recent history. It surely pales in comparison with their first outing on the continent, back in 2024, when they were eliminated at the preliminary stage of the Caf Confederation Cup by Libyan side, Al Hilal Benghazi 6-4 on aggregate. Like…
Other News
Uganda clears all 60 contacts of Kenyan Ebola case
Uganda has discharged all 60 people who came into contact with a Kenyan traveller who tested positive for Ebola after…
Bill to change election of Leader of Opposition gazetted
A private member’s Bill seeking to change how parliament elects, supervises and removes the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) has…
IGG clears Works PS Bageya, orders interdiction of engineer Wani over Mpigi expressway
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has cleared ministry of Works and Transport permanent secretary…
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