Businessman ordered to pay Shs 1.1bn interest on Shs 330m loans
Kampala businessman Arvind Patel has been ordered to pay more than Shs 1.1 billion in outstanding amounts arising from two loans totalling Shs 330 million…
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How Fifa window brought renewal to Cranes
Uganda Cranes coach, Paul Put will probably be looking forward to the next assembly of his players in November, more than he has before. This follows The Cranes impressive showing during the international break that concluded on Monday, October 5 for his charges. The 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an…
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Business
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. Fresh from university, she joined Grindlays Bank and went on to witness one of the most significant chapters in Uganda’s banking history, the acquisition by Standard Bank Group in 1991 and the evolution of what…
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…
Equity bank urges diaspora to invest remittances, build wealth
For several years, Ugandans living abroad have sent money back home to help families pay school fees, medical bills, build…
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
Captain’s Putter golf event aims to propel the sport
The inaugural Serena Captain’s Putter Golf Tournament, held at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, attracted more than 100 golfers, exceeding expectations for the competition. The turnout brought together golfers on the lush greens of the Kigo course, set against the resort’s picturesque Lake Victoria shoreline. Beyond providing a platform for competitive golf, business…
Other News
Listing of businesses could be solution to rampant family feuds
The majority of Ugandan entrepreneurs who started making real money in the 1960s, 1970s and even mid 1980s are on…
Court of Appeal quashes Shs 200m compensation award to convicted defiler
The Court of Appeal has overturned a Shs 200 million compensation award granted to Henry Muloki, who alleged that he…
Cholera claims 3,644 lives in DRC as country battles double epidemic
A cholera epidemic has killed at least 3,644 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by the end of…
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