Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Top Ugandan professional and elite golfers are perfecting their swings and putting shots ahead of Season 2 of the Pearl of Africa tour set for the next four days. Action for the elite amateurs is set for April 1-3, while the professionals tee …
Read More »Besigye, Lutale oppose request to conceal witnesses in treason trial
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Jailed opposition politician Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale have opposed an application by the State seeking to conceal the identities of prosecution witnesses and limit disclosure of evidence in an ongoing treason case. The matter is before the High Court Criminal …
Read More »As petrol shoots past sh5,300, energy officials say Uganda has fuel reserves to run to May
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has sufficient fuel reserves to last into late May, the government has announced, dismissing widespread social media claims of an impending shortage. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) described the circulating …
Read More »How Chuck Norris shaped a generation beyond the screen
COMMENT | ALEX ATWEMEREIREHO | There are men who act, men who inspire, and then there are men who transcend the fragile boundaries of time, cinema, and culture to become living archetypes. Chuck Norris is not merely a figure of film; he is a phenomenon, an enduring symbol of discipline, …
Read More »How smart financing is helping Ugandan schools stay open and growing
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As a new school term begins, classrooms fill with eager learners, but behind the scenes many schools face a familiar financial storm. Salaries must be paid, utilities cleared, supplies purchased and facilities maintained, all before most parents complete paying school fees. This timing gap …
Read More »DTB launches enhanced Kids’ Winner Savings Account
Kampala, Uganda | BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has officially relaunched its flagship children’s savings product, the DTB Kids’ Winner Savings Account, now enhanced with an integrated life assurance shield. Developed in partnership with Jubilee Life Insurance, the account aims to bridge the gap between long-term financial ambition and …
Read More »From ashes to assurance: Why insurance must become every trader’s safety net
COMMENT | MOSES MUGALU | The charred remains of Katwe Market tell a story no entrepreneur ever wants to live through. After the devastating fire on the night of March 15, 2026, hundreds of traders woke up to a harsh reality: years of hard work reduced to rubble in …
Read More »Ugandan coffee makes its mark at Melbourne International Expo
Melbourne, Australia | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda’s presence at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo is no longer just about being seen. It is about being assessed. What began as curiosity has quickly shifted into evaluation, as global buyers move from tasting to testing the country’s readiness for high-value markets. At …
Read More »Uganda’s Alliance for Transporters Union launched
Transport Sector Leaders Unite to Launch National Alliance Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a reason business product advisor Fred Ssenoga Bagenda speaks passionately about the future of Uganda’s transport sector. The numbers he sees make the transport sector a powerful economic vehicle that could well …
Read More »NCBA profit rises on digital lending surge as regional units gain ground
The board proposed a dividend of KSh11.7 billion, up from KSh9.1 billion in the previous year Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | NCBA Group reported a 7% increase in net profit to KSh23.4 billion ($181 million) for the year ended December 2025, helped by stronger asset growth, improved …
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