I survived jaws of death, says First Lady Museveni as daughter becomes Bishop
First Lady Janet Museveni has made her first major public appearance in more than five months, saying she survived what she described as “the jaws…
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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 competency-based curriculum (CBC) expected to be rolled out in 2028, National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) has said. Dr Patrice Ssembirige, acting director of NCDC, said the proposed approach would limit structured learning time to cater…
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Business
Bukenya Sulaiman: The entrepreneur blending business, culture and community service
At a time when Uganda’s private sector is increasingly being called upon to create jobs, promote innovation and contribute to social development, Bukenya Sulaiman has built a career around the belief that business can serve a purpose beyond profit. His interests span entrepreneurship, media, cultural promotion and philanthropy, with much of his work focused on…
NWSC in race to handle water shortages as Greater Kampala continues to expand
On August 14, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) broke barriers to hold a national stakeholder engagement at their…
Old Mutual links unit trust investment to comprehensive motor insurance
Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda (OMIG) has introduced a comprehensive motor insurance benefit for qualifying unit trust customers, in a…
Equity Bank, Tian Tang Group team up to bankroll Mbale’s factory floor
More than 2,000 businesses inside the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park are set to get easier access to credit. Equity Bank…
Education
Uwezo assesses 20,000 learners amid literacy, numeracy concerns
Uwezo Uganda is conducting a large-scale learning assessment targeting more than 20,000 children across the country amid growing concern over…
Over 800 secure bursaries for higher education access programme
Over 800 students were awarded with bursaries last week to access higher education under the Higher Education Access Programme (HEAP),…
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…
TECHNOLOGY
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…
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…
Lifestyle
How SummerTides 2026 turned road trip strangers into family
A road trip from Uganda to Kenya’s coast for East Africa’s biggest beach festival became something far bigger than a story of strangers who became family long before the music started. When I signed up for SummerTides 2026 in Malindi, Kenya, I was looking forward to good music, beautiful beaches and a well-deserved escape from…
Sex Talk: Be equipped with these screws that tighten marriage
A hajji friend I rarely ever discuss sex with, pleasantly surprised me with this week’s topic: “Have you ever written about the screws of marriage?” he asked. He then proceeded to tell me what has worked for his marriage, and I could not agree more. PRAYER This was his first point, and I was pleasantly…
Humility pushed Bwire to enjoy stellar career for decades
RAPHAEL OUMA BWIRE, who died on August 9 aged 75, was one of the most impactful individuals in Ugandan education and sports sector. Close friends say he succumbed to Esophageal cancer. Bwire’s influence spanned more than four decades, right from when he was a national junior football team player, before retiring as one of the…
Sports
Africa Netball Cup: Focus turns to governance ahead of Nairobi event
As the 2026 Africa Netball Cup approaches, continental administrators are placing governance, financial accountability and athlete welfare at the heart of preparations for the showpiece. The tournament runs from September 19 to 26 at Kasarani Indoor Arena, attracting 10 countries, including Uganda. According to a press statement, Zambia’s Martha Lungu-Sichone, the continental governing body’s treasurer,…
Other News
Jonam MP rallies parliament to improve West Nile infrastructure
Marshall Alenyo, Jonam county MP, has asked parliament to speed up efforts to improve infrastructure in West Nile. Alenyo made…
Love and rage: Kenyan mother stabs own five children in Bunga
A Kenyan woman is fighting for her life after allegedly stabbing five of her children, killing two, at their home…
Soroti school directors found guilty in 6-year-old pupil’s murder as court acquits headteacher, matron
The High court in Soroti has convicted two directors of Jozan Nursery and Primary School, Suzan Vivian Ariokot and Joseph…
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