COMMENT | GYAGENDA SEMAKULA ZIKUSOOKA SSAJJABBI | There are candidates you evaluate on paper, and there are those you understand through proximity. Comrade Dr Ronex Kisembo Tendo is firmly in the latter category. I write this not only as a journalist who has closely followed East Africa’s integration story …

  Kampala, Uganda | SPORTS CORRESPONDENT | KCB Rugby has shifted its focus to the crunch Kenya Cup playoffs next month following their 10-11 loss to Ugandan side Black Pirates in the Enterprise Cup quarterfinal played at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku. The contest began with early nerves from the …

LONDON | Xinhua |  Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-0 in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, with Nico O’Reilly scoring twice in a four-minute burst in the second half to seal the trophy. The victory gave Pep Guardiola his fifth EFL Cup title with City and could provide a lift …

  Kampala, Uganda | BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Kikole Ku Speedii,’ aimed at making banking services faster, simpler, and more convenient for its clients and customers. Speaking at the launch, Head of Personal Banking Israel Arinaitwe said the initiative marks a shift from traditional …

Each day spent fetching water steals time, education, and opportunity, highlighting inequalities that persist worldwide   NEWS FEATURE | RONALD MUSOKE | In the vast, sun-scorched plains of Uganda’s northeastern region of Karamoja, the search for water begins before the day has properly broken. In scattered homesteads across this semi-arid region, …

Uganda loses between 90,000 to 120,000 hectares of forest annually. COMMENT | ALEX ATWEMEREIREHO |  On the 21st day of March each year, the world pauses if only momentarily to acknowledge forests. Yet this observance, International Day of Forests, risks becoming ceremonial rather than consequential, poetic rather than political. For forests …

  COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Imitating a political idol can offer several perceived gains, ranging from personal psychological benefits to enhanced social or political engagement. However, these benefits often come with significant risks of compromising personal autonomy, as identified in literature on idolization and social learning. This clearly plays …

  U.S. sanctions have targeted Ugandan leaders over rights abuses, corruption, and opposition repression COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Last week, a retired U.S. general drew widespread attention in Kampala with a rare, high-profile visit, moving with unusual access through Uganda’s senior political and military circles. During his stay, …

Governments in Africa are pushing for local processing in a bid to turn their vast critical mineral reserves into factories, skills and long-term jobs. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Across Africa, governments are tightening export rules and changing mining laws to make sure they keep more value within their …

Baileys Brings the Ultimate Adult Treat of Indulgence to Old School RnB Picnic Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT | As Kampala’s premier feel-good Sunday experience kicks off its 2026 calendar, Baileys is stepping in as the official partner for the Old School RnB picnic happening this Sunday at the Sheraton Hotel …