Mao vs Among: Inside the battle for Uganda’s 12th speakership
The race for the Speakership of Uganda’s 12th Parliament has exposed a quiet but consequential struggle inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), with incumbent…
New campaign highlights the cost of poor sleep on learners
Amid growing concern over poor sleeping habits and their connection to mental health challenges among learners, Reach A Hand Uganda has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting healthy sleep practices among adolescents, particularly students. Dubbed the Quality Sleep Campaign, the initiative seeks to raise public awareness through mass media engagement, advocating for a mindset…
Business
Dubai retreat signals new era for Uganda’s boda boda economy
For decades Uganda’s boda-boda economy has operated in the shadows of being unregulated and largely excluded from long-term financial systems yet it remains the backbone of urban mobility. Today, that reality is rapidly changing. Last week, at the International Leadership Retreat hosted in Dubai by Spiro, which is a part of the Equitane group, over…
Stanbic bank launches campaign to provide affordable financing
Stanbic Bank has launched the ‘Oli In Charge’ campaign to provide affordable financing solutions for both salaried and self-employed Ugandans,…
Government commits to increasing UDB’s capital base
Government has committed to increasing the Uganda Development Bank’s (UDB) capital base ahead of the next financial year to accelerate…
Museveni commissions East Africa’s largest ethanol plant
President Yoweri Museveni has inaugurated PRO Industries, the largest ethanol plant in East Africa, highlighting the $100-million investment as a…
Education
Muhika Junior School industrial training for primary pupils pays off
Muhika Junior School in Kira Municipality is basking in glory after posting impressive results in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination…
USEA, Node Group partner to amplify innovation & leadership in Uganda
The US Exchange Alumni Network Uganda (USEA) has entered a partnership with Node Group Consult aimed at strengthening leadership, civic…
Namirembe Bitamazire lived a fulfilling career in public service
Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, a towering figure in Uganda’s education sector, passed away on January 14 at the age of 84.…
TECHNOLOGY
How Uganda is building the next generation of content creators
Uganda’s creative economy is entering a new era shaped by investments in digital infrastructure, new skilling programs and strong collaboration between the government and private sector partners. This transformation was at the heart of Episode 9 of The Ugandan Podcast, convenedby the ministry of ICT and National Guidance together with MultiChoice Uganda. The discussion brought…
Uganda’s financial sector must rethink cybersecurity in 2026
The rules have changed and they will continue to evolve. For years, cybersecurity within financial institutions was treated as a technical safeguard, important but largely procedural. Installing firewalls, enforcing password policies and passing audits were seen as sufficient for compliance. That era emphasized checklist security. In 2026, that era has ended. Financial institutions are no…
Uganda’s Catherine named finalist for World’s Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award
Uganda’s cybersecurity community is celebrating a major milestone following the announcement that Catherine Bwire has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award. Bwire is the head of information security (CISO) at Ecobank. The Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award recognises outstanding leaders who are shaping the future of…
Lifestyle
Sex Talk: Before you throw your hat into the polygamy ring…
A three-wife hajj in Nansana left his eldest wife in their marital home for more than a year without a single visit or financial support. When he finally decided to return to check on her and the children, he found that wifey had ‘imported’ a live-in boyfriend to take care of her needs – ‘needs’…
IIungole wishes older filmmakers could give young turks a chance
EMMANUEL ILUNGOLE is a young filmmaker, writer, director, editor and producer, whose film journey started at university. With just four years in the industry, Ilungole has done some notable projects such as My Degree, My Background, Perfect Lie and Neighbour, among others. He talked to Quick Talk about life and the industry. Thanks for doing…
Sanderson enters deal with Apple TV
Brandon Sanderson recently announced his deal with Apple TV. The company will adapt Sanderson’s Cosmere universe, which makes sense. The author has spent several years trying to get an adaptation off the ground. One notable obstacle was the money. Sanderson argued that it would take an enormous budget, the kind most TV shows could only…
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Sports
It is unwise to propose to eliminate institutional clubs
For several years now, Uganda has made no significant mark on the international football arena; this has obviously forced fans in the country to raise eyebrows by placing the blame on local football authorities. There is a section of football administrators who think football standards have not declined but rather that Ugandan football has been…
Other News
Painfully, a peaceful transition has to come from inside the belly of the beast
If you asked any ordinary change-seeking Ugandan how they imagine a ‘New Uganda,’ they would paint a picture of romance…
Who is behind Lwera’s degradation?
The answer to this question, on the surface of it, is the Chinese company growing rice in the wetland, in…
Balimwezo’s win a tale of spiritual influences in transitional Uganda
As Uganda emerges from the intense campaigns, the decisive victory of Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo in the Kampala lord mayor race…