Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer, has been declared the new Kampala Lord Mayor after a decisive victory over eight contenders, including long-serving incumbent Erias Lukwago. Balimwezo was declared winner by the Kampala District Returning Officer, Jennifer Kyobutungi, shortly before midnight at the Kampala District Tally Centre at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Nakawa. The prolonged tallying process stretched late into the night, keeping Kampala residents and Ugandans across the country anxiously waiting for the final outcome. According to the official results, Balimwezo secured 141,220 votes out of 232,500 valid votes cast, translating into a commanding…

As the month of January draws to a close to the end, Ugandans have been urged to prioritise saving if they are to achieve their aspirations and long-term financial goals. The call was made by Israel Arinaitwe, Head of Personal Banking at Stanbic Bank Uganda. Arinaitwe emphasised the importance of saving before spending, echoing the enduring wisdom of economist Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations: “The development of an economy depends on the stock of its capital.” He believes this philosophy is one every Ugandan should embrace while working toward better lives for themselves and future generations. In an exclusive…

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr Flavian Zeija as the new Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, who retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70. Dr Zeija, an academic and seasoned jurist, has previously served as a judge of the High Court of Uganda, Principal Judge, and most recently as Deputy Chief Justice. His appointment marks the culmination of a long judicial career spanning the bench, legal scholarship, and judicial administration. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among confirmed the appointment during her address to Members of Parliament on January 21, 2026, at the Parliament House in…

Police have arrested National Unity Platform (NUP) Buganda Region President, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, in connection with alleged political violence in Butambala District. Kivumbi, who is also the incumbent Member of Parliament for Butambala County, was taken into custody on Wednesday and is currently being held at a police facility. Confirming the arrest, Katonga Region Police Spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe said investigations are ongoing and that Kivumbi will be presented before court in due course. “The Uganda Police Force would like to confirm the arrest of the Butambala County legislator, Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. He is currently in police custody and will…

The State Minister for General Duties Hon. Henry Ariganyira Musasizi has said that Uganda stands at its most promising economic inflection point and the financial year 2026/27 is Uganda’s opportunity to fast-track the qualitative leap to upper middle-income status. This was during the briefing of the Budget Committee of Parliament on the National Budget Framework Paper for FY 2026/27. The Minister who was flanked by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, said Uganda registered GDP growth of 6.3 percent in FY 2024/25 and the projected growth for this FY 2025/2026 is between 6.5 to 7.0…

Mandela Group of Companies has rewarded customers with sports cycling bikes and Supreme Flour products through its Win the Mountain Bike campaign. The bikes and other goods were handed over at Capital Shoppers and Standard Supermarket (Garden City Branches) in Kampala by Flavia Namutebi, the Manager of Mandela Millers Kampala area. Namutebi said this was the climax of the promotion that targeted customers who purchased Supreme products during the Christmas festive season. The handover ceremony was witnessed by the managers of both supermarkets. Handing over the bicycle to one of the winners Mr Swizen Tumwesige, Namutebi said the initiative reflects…

Uganda’s top professional golfer Marvin Kibirige has taken a significant step closer to the global stage after a strong showing at the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Qualifying School, following timely backing from Equity Bank. On Saturday, January 10, 2026, Equity Bank handed over a dummy cheque worth USD 2,000 to Kibirige at the Uganda Golf Club, supporting his participation in the 2026 Q-School Golf Tournament in India. The sponsorship was aimed at easing the financial burden of international competition and enabling the country’s leading golfer to pursue qualification onto major professional tours. The support immediately bore fruit. Competing…

Shyam Jay Tanna, the newly elected Member of Parliament–elect for Tororo Municipality, represents the rise of a new generation of leadership grounded in enterprise, public service, and deep community roots in Eastern Uganda. Born and raised in Tororo, Shyam comes from one of the region’s most well-known business and political families. His grandfather, Mr G.L.Tanna was one of the very few Asians that stayed back during the turbulent times that witnessed the expulsion of majority of Indians from Uganda. He is the son of the late Hon. Jay Tanna, former Member of Parliament for Eastern Youth, and the nephew of…

Former Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP) presidential candidate Bulira Frank Kabinga has attributed his  performance in the recent presidential election to what he described as deliberate actions by the government that severely undermined his campaign. Addressing the media on Monday at the RPP offices in Mengo, Kampala, Bulira said his campaign was crippled by the freezing of his bank accounts and the confiscation of key campaign materials. “The freezing of my bank accounts was a serious blow to my ability to mobilize resources, transport my team, rent venues, and organize large-scale campaign activities,” Bulira said, expressing frustration over the constraints he…

As schools across Uganda prepare to reopen for Term One, back-to-school costs once again place significant pressure on households, schools, and education suppliers. For many families and school owners, this period follows the festive season, when finances are already stretched. To respond to these recurring challenges, dfcu Bank has rolled out the School Fiiz! Weight Off! campaign, an integrated back-to-school initiative designed to ease both the financial and emotional burden associated with school fees. The campaign targets parents and guardians, schools, students, and education suppliers, offering flexible payment options, tailored financing, insurance solutions, and rewards. We spoke with Bryan Katamba, Sector Head, Education…