Uganda’s public debt rises to Shs 137 trillion as BoU warns over reckless borrowing
Uganda’s public debt has risen to Shs 137.4 trillion, prompting the Bank of Uganda (BoU) to raise concerns over growing fiscal pressures, increasing domestic borrowing…
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Who speaks for Uganda? The Türkiye dispute and cost of personalizing foreign policy
Last week, Uganda presented Türkiye with several very different faces. On September 16 and 17, First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga was in Istanbul participating in the AFEX 2026 Business Forum and Expo, promoting trade, investment and economic cooperation between Türkiye and Africa. On September 18, supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) marched…
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Business
Museveni bets $300m on Uganda’s fuel security project
Uganda consumes about 240 million litres of fuel every month, and much of it depends on supply chains that stretch beyond its borders. A prolonged disruption can therefore quickly become a problem for motorists, businesses and an economy that depends on diesel and petrol to keep goods and people moving. The government is now preparing…
Uber exit calls for regulation of global brands to protect users
Ten years ago, Kampala was all the rage. Uber, the global taxi hailing app, launched in Kampala with fanfare. The…
Medical apprenticeship programs critical in improving diagnosis
You probably know somebody who, after trying many healthcare facilities, was told there was nothing wrong with them and he/she…
Prolonged dry spell threatens crop yields
A prolonged period of dry weather is raising concerns about food production and rural livelihoods across Uganda, even as urban…
Education
Only 2,790 out of 10,615 approved for education loans
Only 2,790 students have been approved for government higher education loans for the 2026/27 academic year, leaving thousands of applicants…
Tour ban leaves schools crying over practical learning
The suspension of school trips and educational tours following the July 16 tragic accident involving learners of King David Junior…
EACOP awards 16 scholarships to Kyambogo, Makerere students
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has awarded scholarships to 16 underprivileged students at Kyambogo University and Makerere…
TECHNOLOGY
Inside the Shs 4bn push taking digital innovation beyond Kampala
Seven months before officials gathered at Busitema University to formally hand over its new digital innovation hub, students were already walking through its doors and putting the computers to work. That detail mattered to Peter Kahiigi. For the chief technology officer at Centenary Technology Services, the real measure of the MTN ACE Spark Innovation Hub…
Canal+, La Liga partner to combat sports content piracy
Global broadcaster Canal+ and Spanish football league La Liga have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen the fight against sports content piracy across nearly 50 countries in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. Under the partnership, the two organisations will combine their expertise, technology and enforcement capabilities to disrupt illegal distribution of sports content. The agreement…
Free internet access excites traders in Oyam market
Free internet access at Oyam Daily Market is opening new opportunities for traders to access information, promote their businesses and connect with customers following the installation of a rural community broadband network. The network, installed at 12 sites across Oyam district, is undergoing technical testing, but market vendors say the connectivity is already changing how…
Lifestyle
What to watch at the cinema
Runner, which you should not confuse with Gal Gadot’s The Runner, is an action comedy about a delivery man (Alan Ritchson) tasked with protecting a sick girl’s new liver from ruthless mercenaries. Early reviews have been surprisingly strong thus far (70 per cent critic rating). Critics agree that Runner does not bring anything new to…
Patty Wangu finds her voice in music
For PATRICIA MUWANGUZI aka Patty Wangu, music has been part of her life from childhood. The Mbale-born singer began singing in Sunday school at the age of six and later joined her church’s main choir. What started as a childhood passion has since grown into a professional career, with Wangu now preparing to release her…
Meet Mr Very Good, the engineer achieving fame on TikTok
Brighton Ahereza, more commonly known as Mr Very Good, has always aspired to be famous. Even during his childhood, he dreamed of being recognised and of entertaining people. He simply did not know how he would achieve this ambition. Then TikTok emerged. For Ahereza, the platform provided an opportunity to present himself to the public…
Sports
Kobs Rugby have thrown a spanner in the wax!
The KCB Kobs may be considered to have left it late in their quest to win the 2026 Nile Special Rugby Sevens championship. After winning the Kyabazinga Sevens at the Bugembe stadium over the weekend, they were able to pull back on the points difference between them, Pirates and the Heathens. Yet, despite accumulating 82…
Other News
Tooro seeks Shs 925m for new king’s coronation
The organising committee for the coronation of Tooro’s new king, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, has launched a Shs 925 million…
Lubowa hospital contractor cites safety for denying MPs access
FINASI/ISHU, the contractor behind the International Specialized Hospital of Uganda (ISHU) in Lubowa, has broken its silence over a recent…
Minister orders Chinese firm CRSG to complete Biiso road works by Feb 2027
The contractor for the 47km Masindi-Biiso road, China Railway Seventh Group Company Limited (CRSG), must complete the long-delayed project by…
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