Beyond the spectacle: Why executive populism cannot replace institutional anti-corruption reform in Uganda
The energetic field inspections led by Hon. Balaam Barugahara and Hon. Justine Nameere have captured public attention across Uganda. For citizens long frustrated by bureaucratic…
Over 100 Ugandans disappear on Ukraine war frontline
When Kenneth Kakuru left his home in Kawuku, Entebbe, on November 23, 2025, he believed he was travelling to Russia for a driving job that promised a monthly salary of $6,000 (about Shs 21 million). Like dozens of other former security guards and drivers who had worked in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia between 2007 and…
Business
UETCL, UEDCL promise fewer outages after $83m upgrade
Across Kampala, planned power cuts have become an unwelcome part of daily life, disrupting businesses, households and hospitals. Electricity officials say the frustration is temporary, arguing the outages are the price of rebuilding a power network that has struggled to keep pace with one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities. The Greater Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement…
Equity Bank gives Busoga High School a new bus, with cameras onboard
Busoga High School has a new way to get its students to and from campus: a 67-seater Isuzu bus fitted…
CSOs urge govts to cooperate in anti-money laundering fight
Many stakeholders at the meeting noted that across many jurisdictions, organizations have faced financial exclusion as banks increasingly “de-risk” by…
Kabushenga advocates for men’s wellbeing at workplaces
The strongest steel is forged under pressure, but even steel requires care to maintain its strength. It was this powerful…
Education
KIU retains position as Uganda’s top private university
Kampala International University (KIU) has retained its position as Uganda’s highest-ranked private university, placed second nationally and among Africa’s top…
Makerere scientists identify genetic changes in Ebola Bundibugyo virus
Researchers at Makerere University have identified genetic changes in the Ebola Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) that could reduce the effectiveness of…
Makerere University introduces e-certificates, expands digital learning
Makerere University has launched electronic academic transcripts and certificates, allowing graduates to access their credentials online while enabling employers and…
TECHNOLOGY
Ugandan youth embrace tech in business, fall short on digital rights
Ugandan youths have readily embraced the opportunities presented by digital transformation, but a growing body of evidence suggests that many remain unaware of the laws governing business and digital rights. With unemployment standing at 12.2 per cent, young people continue to bear the brunt of limited formal employment opportunities. Many have turned to entrepreneurship, using…
New telecom taxes renew debate on financial inclusion
A renewed parliamentary push to review taxes on mobile money has reignited debate over whether Uganda’s tax regime is making digital financial services more expensive and slowing the country’s drive towards financial inclusion. The debate follows recent amendments to the Income Tax Act introducing a 10 per cent final withholding tax on commissions earned by…
How real-time analytics are changing how we watch World Cup
Simple viewing isn’t just about waiting for a goal, debating possession and seeing the final score anymore. By 2026, it will become a live data interface with matches in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Before the end of the replay, each shot, run, passing angle and defensive line can be turned into a graphic. It’s…
Lifestyle
UPRS rallies artistes during annual meeting
Members of the Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) have reaffirmed that the collective management organisation belongs to every member, not a select few, as they called for greater unity and accountability, as well as adoption of modern technology. This was during their 2026 Annual General Meeting held last Friday at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau…
Sex Talk: Why decades-old marriages fail
Today, I thought about the 81-year-old stranger I met at a Shell shop years ago, and he ended up giving me not just hearty laughs, but also my column for that week. He was funny, energetic and looked 55, not 81. I remember how he boasted that he had a wife at least 30 years…
Will Moana 2026 rekindle past magic?
Moana (2016) was a highly successful animated film about a strong-willed girl who joins a legendary demigod on a mission to save her land from a malevolent force. The 2026 version is a live-action remake starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia as Maui and Moana. The film is expected to fail at the global box…
Sports
‘Super Lady’ Muwonge thrills on international debut in Rwanda
Susan “Super Lady” Muwonge could hardly have asked for a more memorable start to her international rally career. On July 13, the two-time Uganda National Rally (NRC) champion returned from the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally with a podium finish, widespread admiration from Rwandan fans and renewed confidence that she belongs on the continental stage.…
Other News
Netherlands commits $16m to youth health in Uganda
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has committed more than $16 million to the Strengthening Adolescents and Youth Rights and Empowerment…
Police warn against non-essential movement during National Cleaning Day
The Uganda Police Force has warned motorists, cyclists and water transport operators to stay off roads and waterways during the…
Two quack teachers arrested in Kyotera over fraudulently receiving govt salary for 15 years
Authorities in Kyotera district have arrested two men accused of fraudulently working as government primary school teachers for more than…