Another Colleen Hoover thriller comes to cinema
Verity is an erotic psychological thriller based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Colleen Hoover (It Ends with Us, Regretting You, Reminders…
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Halloween or All Saints Day?
Halloween is inherently a foreign concept. Everything we know about the holiday – scary costumes, trick-or-treating, creepy pumpkins – comes from Hollywood, which matters because entertainment shapes culture. We associate October with horror because most entertainment platforms program their content around Halloween. All your favourite long-running shows have either already aired their Halloween episodes, or…
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Business
UEDCL invests Shs 240m to boost power supply in Butebo
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has invested more than Shs 240 million in two projects aimed at improving electricity supply and supporting economic growth in Butebo district. The projects are expected to benefit residents, businesses and educational institutions through improved access to reliable electricity. One of the projects involved extending the electricity distribution…
Josephine Kabaga rejected a dozen job offers to stay with Stanbic for 30 years
In an age when careers are often defined by movement, Josephine Kabaga built hers on a different choice: staying put.…
Bank of Uganda gives SACCOs March 2027 licensing deadline
The Bank of Uganda has warned savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) that have not obtained operating licenses to complete…
Equity Bank moves to address customer complaints
Equity Bank Uganda is now investing in technology, upgrading its digital banking platforms and strengthening customer support following complaints about…
Education
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…
Experts warn educationists to build schools that thrive beyond founders
Sam Kuloba, the retired commissioner for Secondary Schools in the Education ministry, says a school’s true test of success is…
UCE: UNEB extends History exam time by 15 minutes
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has extended the duration of the History and Political Education paper in the ongoing…
TECHNOLOGY
Where are the ‘El Niño rains’? Meteorologists explain delayed onset
Uganda’s meteorologists say the delayed onset of the September-December rains does not necessarily contradict the seasonal forecast, explaining that El Niño does not automatically translate into immediate or widespread heavy rainfall. September recorded below-average rainfall and fewer rainy days in parts of the country, disrupting agricultural activities that depend on seasonal rains for land preparation,…
Dr Mukiibi warns legal profession should be ready for ICT-driven justice
As Uganda marked its Independence Day on October 9, PAUL MUKIIBI, a renowned legal researcher, bagged a significant milestone of Doctor of Laws (LLD) at the University of Western Cape in South Africa. With his doctoral research focused on ICT-based adjudication in Uganda, Mukiibi hopes to turn this milestone to spearhead the use of technology…
ChristGPT: An example of AI for Good
In this day and age, there has been a growing use of AI, especially by young people searching for knowledge and answers to their numerous questions. Cofounded by two Ugandans Pius and Fred living in Germany and Dubai, respectively, ChristGPT is an AI Bible Assistant. This is not just another chatbot but an authoritative voice…
Lifestyle
Heart & Soul returns in charity drive for donation of blood
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, Premier Gardens in Kigo will come alive with the sounds of soul, jazz and R&B. Glasses will clink, conversations will flow, and strangers will become friends as the second edition of Heart & Soul Rendezvous returns. The elegant, invitation-only gathering has a purpose that extends well beyond the gardens: supporting…
Sex Talk: Churchgoers have more frequent, quality sex
Married couples who regularly attend church report having more frequent sex and greater sexual satisfaction than those who attend less often or not at all, according to a new report from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) in Charlottesville, Virginia. Researchers analyzed findings from multiple datasets, including the 2026 IFS Religion and Family Survey of…
Mulani Isabirye is indeed the proverbial cornerstone
At UMCAT school of journalism, in a room adjacent to the main gate, is where you will find ISABIRYE MULANI, 26, who has been visually impaired after a wrong drug was administered to him at one and a half years. Today, Mulani is not only a gospel artiste, but also a journalism and mass communication…
Sports
Veterans reunited
Uganda’s basketball veterans are preparing to return to the court as the LEGACY Basketball League 2026 seeks to promote fitness, fellowship, mental wellbeing and continued participation in the sport. Scheduled for November 13 to December 12, the inaugural minileague will reunite former players, giving them an opportunity to revive old rivalries, strengthen friendships and remain…
Other News
Two remanded over alleged PLE registration fraud
Two men have been remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of obtaining money by false pretence from people they allegedly…
PS Atwine clashes with Health minister boss Kawooya over ‘pocketing’ doctor
The permanent secretary of the ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine, has criticised her boss, state minister for Health Anifa…
Sickle cell: Mulago performs 25 free hip replacement surgeries
Twenty-five people living with sickle cell disease have undergone free hip replacement surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital to treat…
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