Water shortage crisis hits Kasese
A prolonged dry spell has worsened an already critical water shortage in parts of Busongora North in Kasese district, leaving residents struggling to find water…
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Lawyers, MPs question legality of Nabakooba’s suspension of special certificates
Lawyers and members of parliament have questioned the legality of Lands minister Judith Nabakooba’s decision to suspend the issuance of special certificates of title for three months, arguing that an administrative directive cannot override a process provided for under the law. Nabakooba suspended the issuance of the certificates on August 14, saying the pause, which…
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Business
Uber exits Uganda after 12 years
Global ride-hailing company Uber has wound up operations in Uganda and Nigeria, ending a 12-year presence in Uganda’s increasingly competitive ride-hailing market. Uber said its operations in the two countries ended effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following what it described as a “thorough review” of its business. Uber said the decision is limited to Uganda…
Government moves to strengthen UDB capital base
Government has approved an additional allocation of Shs 63 billion in capital towards Uganda Development Bank (UDB) and raised the…
Jambojet returns to Entebbe six years after Covid-19 outbreak
Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, seeking to strengthen air connectivity between Uganda and…
Ubos staff retreat reinforces teamwork, integrity
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) has wrapped up a five-day staff retreat, with participants emerging more united, professionally grounded,…
Education
How one border town refuses to let a school massacre be forgotten
Mupasula Asanasio still lives with the unbearable weight of an open question. As the chairperson of the Association of Parents…
Gayaza Junior turns to alumni, parents in Shs 704m bus drive
Gayaza Junior School has launched a Shs 704 million fundraising campaign for a new school bus, saying its expansion into…
Ugandan pupils to study for max 3 hours per day under new primary curriculum
Ugandan pupils in lower primary could spend a maximum of three hours a day in structured learning under a new…
TECHNOLOGY
Tecno pushes AI limits at IFA 2026
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno has showcased a new generation of smartphones and smart devices at IFA 2026 in Berlin, drawing attention with its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept phone. The concept, unveiled at IFA ShowStoppers 2026, builds on the company’s Modular Concept Phone presented at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, but takes a different approach by focusing…
Over 500,000 firms collecting Ugandans’ data illegally
Every day, thousands of Ugandans walk into office buildings, hand over their National Identification Cards at the reception desk, and watch security guards jot down their NINs, phone numbers, and home addresses into open registers. Others leave clear photocopies of their national IDs sitting on the counters of urban secretarial bureaus after printing a single…
Practical skills here to stay even in the AI era
New British prime minister Andy Burnham (yes, there is a new one) has been ubiquitous trying to sell his vision and probably avoid the missteps of his predecessors. In one of the videos he shared on his social media handles, he is seen at a factory that makes trains. He says, artificial intelligence or AI…
Lifestyle
Pearl Magic to live-broadcast Miss World 2026 Finale this Saturday
Ugandan audiences can follow the performance of Miss Uganda 2025, Trivia Elle Muhoza, at this year’s Miss World 2026 grand finale. The global event will air this Saturday, September 5th, at 3:00 p.m. Taking place in Vietnam, this year’s competition brings together contestants from across the globe for a showcase of beauty, intelligence, culture, fashion,…
Nothing prepared me for that Moscow Metro
The first time I stepped onto a Russian train at the Marina Roscha station, the words that kept ringing in my head and still bring a smile to my face were: “Astarozhna, dveri zakryvayutsya. Sleduyushchaya stantsiya.” Meaning, “Attention, the doors are closing. The next station.” These words have remained with me even after leaving Russia’s…
Iam Jkayz rises from schoolboy producer to studio owner
When Joshua Kwagala first ventured into music production in 2014, he was still a student with little foresight of the trajectory his life would take. Today, the Kasese-born creative, professionally known as Iam Jkayz, has carved out a reputable space for himself both as a producer and a recording artist, having worked with several established…
Sports
Can Vipers break CAF League jinx?
Smarting from last weekend’s 0-1 loss to Entebbe UPPC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, Vipers SC begin their Caf Champions League campaign this Saturday, September 5 against Mauritanian side, Nouadhibou FC. The St Mary’s stadium in Kitende is expected to be buzzing for this clash, as Vipers aim to get off to a winning…
Other News
Deputy police field commander Ecotu dies at Mulago
The deputy commander of the Field Force Unit (FFU), Commissioner of Police (CP) Ecotu Agapitus, has died at Mulago National…
Thousands line streets as King Oyo’s remains return to Tooro
Thousands of mourners and Tooro kingdom loyalists lined the Fort Portal-Kampala highway to pay their last respects to the late…
Bryan White granted mandatory bail after 293 days on remand
Kampala socialite Bryan Kirumira, popularly known as Bryan White, has been granted mandatory bail by the High court after spending…
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