Author: Daniel Muwanguzi
The Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied an application for temporary bail filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Waiswa Mufumbiro, who had sought release to attend the burial of his wife. Mufumbiro, currently on remand, faces charges of allegedly inciting NUP youth to attack security personnel and participating in unlawful military-style drills, offences the prosecution says threaten public order and national security. His wife, Edith Katende, passed away on Wednesday after battling breast cancer. Through his legal team, Mufumbiro had petitioned the court for a brief release to enable him to attend her burial scheduled for Saturday in Luuka…
The Anti-Corruption Court presided over by Hon. Lady Justice Jane Okuo has delivered its decision in the Karamoja iron sheets case, sentencing Hon. Agness Nandutu, Woman Member of Parliament for Bududa District and former Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, to four years’ imprisonment for the offence of dealing with suspect property. In addition to the custodial sentence, the Court has barred her from holding public office for a period of ten years. The Court also directed that the recovered iron sheets be returned to the Office of the Prime Minister, restoring them to their intended public purpose. This case…
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), Hon. Okello Henry Oryem, held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Zwaidi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Uganda. During the meeting, Hon. Oryem reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Qatar, citing the country’s stability, security, and a conducive environment as key pillars for investment. Ambassador Al Zwaidi praised Uganda’s natural beauty, highlighting his recent experience at Murchison Falls and the well-developed road network beyond Kampala. He expressed Qatar’s readiness to operationalize pending Memoranda of Understanding and to engage key sectors such as agriculture…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading commercial bank in Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to support Uganda’s agricultural sector, through its partnership with the Uganda Tea Association (UTA). During the three-day members’ retreat held in Fort Portal, themed around strengthening collaboration and strategic growth, the gathering brought together major growers, producers, and exporters to position Uganda’s tea as a dominant force in the global market. Uganda currently stands as Africa’s second-largest tea producer and exporter, contributing significantly to the national economy. The sector produces over 80,000 metric tonnes annually, generating approximately USD 80 million in export earnings while supporting the…
Equity Bank Uganda has launched Equity Online for Business, a powerful new digital platform designed to simplify financial management and empower enterprises of all sizes. The platform represents a major upgrade from the Bank’s previous solution, EazzyBiz, offering enhanced speed, security and convenience to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced business environment. Speaking at the launch of the platform at Protea Hotel in Kampala, on Wednesday, Executive Director Claver Serumaga said the new platform was designed around the evolving needs of modern businesses. “Commerce is evolving rapidly, with customers expecting immediacy, reliability and seamless integration. Equity Online for Business responds…
By Mathias Jumba, Head – Integrated Channels, dfcu Bank. We can no longer call Ntinda a residential suburb Ntinda is no longer just a place to live. It is becoming a place to do business, and it is doing so steadily. For years, Ntinda was defined as a residential suburb, a place people returned to at the end of the workday. That description is no longer accurate. Ntinda is evolving into a self-sustaining commercial node within Kampala, and this shift has implications for how financial institutions position themselves to serve customers. At dfcu Bank, our purpose is Transforming Lives and…
Each morning in the hills of Kabale District, children begin their school day long before they reach a classroom. The journey can take up to two hours on foot across steep terrain, leaving many of them exhausted before lessons even begin. For some, especially boys, the daily climb becomes too demanding; leading to irregular attendance or dropping out altogether to pursue entrepreneurial activities. Uganda has made significant progress in expanding access to education through Universal Primary Education (UPE); bringing millions of children into school. However, in hard-to-reach communities, physical access and the quality of learning environments continue to shape how…
The Capital Markets Authority Uganda (CMA) has celebrated 30 years of operations with the launch of CMA@30, a milestone initiative highlighting its role in deepening Uganda’s capital markets and strengthening the country’s financial soft power through investor trust, transparency, and innovation. The year-long commemoration, launched in Kampala, reflects CMA’s evolution from a nascent regulator into a central driver of Uganda’s financial sector development, mobilizing savings, facilitating investment, and broadening public participation in capital markets. Speaking at the launch, CMA Chief Executive Officer Josephine Okui Ossiya reflected on the Authority’s three-decade journey and its impact on Uganda’s financial landscape: “Over the…
Ugandan steel company, Tembo Steels, a leader in sustainable and self-reliant manufacturing powerhouse supported the Iganga Local Government and the Office of the Environment Officer in the Walk for Water, environmental awareness, and climate change action during the Uganda Water and Environment Week(UWEWK) 2026. UWEWK is a weeklong event that is organized annually by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) through the Water Resources Institute (WRI). The event has evolved and grown to become the flagship program for advocacy, influencing, information sharing, and learning within the water and environment spectrum. Officials from Tembo Steels said ; ‘’Building a stronger…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has urged Ugandans to shift kitchens away from firewood and charcoal, saying clean cooking solutions are no longer an environmental luxury but a public health and education priority. Speaking during the Clean cooking Capacity building workshop for schools & 2nd edition of the clean cooking cook-off held at St Kizito High school Namugongo which brought together 10 schools , Mr Muliisa Emmanuel , the Capacity Building and Awareness Officer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) said cooking using firewood and charcoal has direct effects on health, safety and the environment.…