International human rights judge Navi Pillay was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. She was honoured for her lifelong dedication to international law and global justice. To understand more about Pillay and her work, we spoke with Sam Naidu, a feminist and literary scholar with a focus on crime and justice, …

  Musoke went to Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) in 2017 expecting to graduate in 2020. Six years beyond that deadline, he finally crossed the finish line   Nkozi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The mid-October equatorial sunshine bathed Uganda Martyrs University’s main campus at Nkozi on Sunday, October 18, as excited …

   Kasagga’s solo show, The Witness, explores human’s relationship with the universe by drawing on his past and present personal experiences with the moon, a giant mirror, to demystify the concept of the unseen in our everyday life and how it impacts us.   ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI |  How …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Uganda has signed a cooperation agreement with Denmark to strengthen the country’s statistical systems and improve the production and use of official data for planning, policymaking and the green transition. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics …

  SPECIAL FEATURE | This customer service month is in line with Pearl Bank’s ongoing campaign; When You Grow Uganda Prospers, that builds on its tagline, ‘Grow. Prosper’. The bank’s customers have recently highlighted their growth journey over the year, indicating how this has inspired business growth and lasting impact …

      The science and suspicion behind Uganda’s travel restrictions   SPECIAL REPORT | Uganda’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak was officially declared over in August. Yet the United States and Canada continue to enforce restrictions affecting travellers linked to Uganda. The measures raise questions about public-health risk, economic costs and the …

    Jinja, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has marked its 50th anniversary which will entail a week-long summit that will run until 23rd October 2026 which will include knowledge-sharing sessions, networking opportunities, recognition of past leaders and the prestigious awards ceremony that highlights …

  Mogadishu, Somalia | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Uganda’s exports to Somalia more than doubled in a year, but government officials say businesses in both countries are still using only a small part of the market. Exports from Uganda to Somalia rose from sh11.4b ($2.75m) in 2023 to sh28b ($6.78m) in …

  BERLIN | Xinhua |  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that the European Union (EU) needs to protect its industries against unfair competition while keeping its markets open and avoiding a trade war. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Merz pointed to the EU’s trade deficit with China …

  The Strategy Behind Verified by Waya   Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | From Mirembe Beddings and Curtains to Nsambya Furniture Workshop and other established names, Ugandan brand developer Tonny Lukwago is building a professional portfolio around business identity, digital visibility and online reputation. For many businesses, attracting customers …