Kampala to switch to electric taxis before end of 2026
Uganda’s capital, Kampala, could see electric taxis on its roads before the end of 2026, following a move by the Union Transport Alliance (UTA) to…
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Costly gamble: Why Uganda should not send UPDF to Gaza
Uganda’s decision to commit the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to a proposed international force in Gaza—and Parliament’s hurried approval of that deployment—represents a grave miscalculation in foreign policy and a troubling failure of parliamentary oversight. No reasonable Ugandan should object to helping protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian access, or contribute to genuine international efforts to…
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Business
Uganda’s first oil still on track for 2026
Uganda’s First Oil could still arrive before the end of 2026, with well drilling already ahead of target even as construction of key processing facilities races to the finish line, oil officials said last week. Uganda has drilled 228 oil wells against a threshold of 170 required for First Oil, according to Andrew Ssennabulya, Senior…
Equity Bank powers Master Grain Milling’s rise
When Master Grain Milling Limited produced its first bag of wheat flour in 2013, it was a modest operation running…
Nile Basin districts to support Kalagala, Itanda falls conservation project
Local government leaders from five districts along the River Nile have pledged total support for a major five-year environmental protection…
Old Mutual rolls out unit trust campaign to boost investment culture
Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda (OMIG) has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging Ugandans to take a more deliberate…
Education
Prison inmates to have vocational skills assessed and certified
At least 55,788 candidates are set to undergo vocational education and training (TVET) assessments conducted by the Uganda Vocational and…
Govt approves white veil for Muslim health trainees
The ministry of Education and Sports has approved white veils as part of the institutional uniform for female Muslim health…
Uganda tightens school transport rules as crashes involving learners rise
The government has unveiled a raft of new school transport measures aimed at improving the safety of learners following a…
TECHNOLOGY
African cybersecurity solutions akin to glass house with fancy curtains – Uganda police
Uganda Police director of forensic services Andrew Mubiru has called for stronger cybersecurity defences and greater collaboration across Africa, warning that the continent’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure is increasingly exposed to cyberattacks. Mubiru said African countries need to move beyond building digital systems and invest in stronger safeguards to protect them from increasingly sophisticated threats.…
Uganda must prepare for cyberattacks, Bank of Uganda warns
Bank of Uganda governor Michael Ating-Ego has warned Ugandan institutions to strengthen their preparedness for cyberattacks, saying a major incident could quickly escalate from a technical disruption into a financial stability crisis. Ating-Ego said Uganda’s growing reliance on interconnected digital systems means cybersecurity can no longer be treated solely as an information technology concern, but…
MTN enters Uganda’s TV market with MTNTV
MTN Uganda has entered Uganda’s television and digital entertainment market with the launch of MTNTV, a platform bringing live television, radio, movies, sports, news and on-demand content together in a single service. The platform offers more than 60 live television channels and 53 radio stations, giving customers access to local and international content through free…
Lifestyle
Wakiso Dance Kids wow crowd at Ray G’s concert
Wakiso Dance Kids once again showed that talent has no age limit when the young dancers took to the stage to open the live concert for celebrated western Uganda artiste Ray G. Before Ray G took the spotlight, the young performers had one job — to get the audience on its feet. And they delivered.…
Pretty Amiirah honoured as Youngest International Model in Dubai
Rising Ugandan child star Pretty Amiirah has been recognised as the Youngest International Model at the Media Waves Talent Dubai, adding another accolade to her growing profile in the entertainment industry. The six-year-old received the honour in recognition of her talent, dedication and achievements in music, modelling, acting and other creative pursuits. Amiirah’s performances have…
The internet can be exhausting!
Like this comment so I can keep coming back.” “We got blank before GTA6.” “Still a better love story than Twilight.” Do you ever feel like the human race should just end? I occasionally feel that sentiment while reading comments on social media. I know people who consume social media content without reading the comments,…
Sports
After 5,000m gold, Cherop bags bronze in 3,000m
Uganda’s rising distance-running star Charity Cherop has won bronze in the women’s 3,000m, days after claiming gold in the 5,000m at the 2026 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Cherop clocked 8:45.59 to finish third in a tightly contested final dominated by Ethiopia. Yordanos Tsigab won gold in 8:43.65, while her compatriot Shito Gumi…
Other News
Canadian national remanded over $1.5m gold scam
A 64-year-old Canadian national, Michel Faille, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of obtaining money by false pretences…
Man arrested over alleged Shs 20,000 bribe attempt during UPDF recruitment
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Masindi district for allegedly attempting to bribe Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers…
Why key opposition figures fled Uganda
At least five senior opposition figures have in the recent months fled the country for exile, citing threats to their…