Stanbic Black Pirates eye regional rugby crown
For decades, Ugandan rugby clubs have chased the elusive dream of regional dominance. Now, the Stanbic Black Pirates stand on the brink of history. The…
Prince Badru Kakungulu: 35 years after his demise, his legacy is still intact
Prince Hajji Badru Kakungulu Wasajja alias Mbuga, holds a special place in Ugandan football echelons. As a Royal, he was one of the greatest promoters, administrators, educationalists, and financiers of the game of football. He was a goodwill ambassador for the sport, after whom Uganda’s premier knockout football tournament was named. This weekend, both SC…
Business
Economy remains stable as gov’t spends Shs 1.7 trillion on elections
The government spent at least Shs 1.508 trillion on general elections this year – with the Electoral Commission accounting for Shs 1.147 trillion of the expenditure as of April this year. This is part of close to Shs 1.7 trillion total that was released by the ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to all…
PayPal extends digital dollar to Uganda to boost online trade
Global payments giant, PayPal has extended its digital payment services to Uganda through its digital dollar stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD).…
The Arsenal-Arteta story; its lessons for business
There is a video that occasionally surfaces on the internet. Delivered using his impeccable oratory prowess, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga,…
MTN launches second phase of Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme
The second phase of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme has been officially launched. Originally launched in October 2023 as…
Education
Nuwamanya: Makerere’s best law student on Harvard Law School radar
There is no doubt that RAYMOND JERRY NUWAMANYA is a name going to be talked about in the legal profession…
Kyambogo University introduces new degree programmes at Paidha campus
Kyambogo University has introduced three additional undergraduate programmes at its Paidha branch campus in Zombo district, northern Uganda. Dr Joseph…
How Equity Leaders Program is shaping Uganda’s future leadersÂ
For many young Ugandans, education is more than a route to academic success, it is a lifeline, a chance to…
TECHNOLOGY
Inside Centenary-Huawei bold AI deal for 4 million customers
Centenary Group, one of Uganda’s largest financial services institutions, has signed a strategic technology partnership with Huawei Uganda in a move both companies say could reshape how millions of Ugandans access banking and digital financial services. The agreement, signed on May 21 in Shanghai, China, aims to accelerate Centenary Group’s digital transformation using artificial intelligence,…
Uganda’s AI ambition meets harsh realities
Having failed to fully leverage its strategic geographical location to become Africa’s primary gateway, Uganda has now been handed another economic lifeline from an unlikely source – technology. As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly becomes central to business operations and everyday life, Uganda is increasingly positioning itself as a potential regional hub for applied AI innovation.…
The growth of global online gambling and its impact on digital economies
Accelerated economic growth The biggest impact of online gambling is the accelerated digital economic growth. Whether it’s through sports betting, traditional online casino games, or live casino games – which are experiencing a huge upsurge in popularity – the online gambling industry contributes billions of dollars in revenue to digital economies each year. The gambling…
Lifestyle
A visit to the Wamala tombs, Ssekabaka Ssuuna’s resting place
In Buganda culture, kings do not die; they simply disappear. When they do, their remains are preserved in what is known as amasiro (tombs or mausoleums). While today the most widely known masiro in Buganda are the UNESCO World Heritage site – Kasubi Royal Tombs, similar sites are spread across the kingdom, serving as the…
MTN backs Karole Kasita’s ‘The Power Within’ concert
MTN Uganda has unveiled its headline sponsorship of Ugandan singer Karole Kasita’s upcoming concert, The Power Within, slated for May 29, 2026, at Kampala Serena Hotel. The telecom company said the partnership forms part of its ongoing #FreeYourFire campaign, an initiative aimed at encouraging young Ugandans to pursue personal and professional ambitions through digital connectivity,…
Meet Handsome Jimmy, the Chinese who found love on Ugandan reality
TV WU YIMING aka Handsome Jimmy is a Chinese social media sensation who sings better in Luganda than a regular Kampala dweller. He is a musician and businessman based in Uganda. Recently, Handsome Jimmy met the love of his life on the Ugandan reality TV show, Hello Mr. Right. Quick Talk met him at Star…
Sports
Kabasweka shines at Namulonge Ladies Open
The fairways of Namulonge Golf Club came alive with competition, celebration, and environmental consciousness as the sixth edition of the Namulonge Ladies Open concluded in style last weekend. In a tournament that blended elite golf with a growing vision for women’s sport and sustainability, Peace Kabasweka delivered a dramatic final-round performance to clinch victory, producing…
Other News
Thailand imposes 21-day Ebola quarantine on travellers from Uganda, DRC
Thailand has announced mandatory 21-day quarantine measures for travellers arriving from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over…
Jinja declares bilharzia outbreak on Lake Victoria islands
Health authorities in Jinja district have confirmed a bilharzia outbreak on Kisima I and Kisima II islands in Southern Division,…
Two women arrested over mob killing of police constable in Nakapiripirit
The police in Nakapiripirit district have arrested two women as prime suspects in the mob killing of a police constable…