UPC Demands Shs 20m for 2026 Presidential Bid: ‘You Must Be Loaded’
UPC sets Shs 20m presidential nomination fee, challenging candidates to prove financial strength ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections.
Conclave to Elect New Pope Scheduled for May 7th
The Vatican announces that the conclave to elect the next Pope will begin on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel, following the death of Pope Francis.
MTN Uganda Donates ICT Lab to Boost Digital Skills for Young Learners
MTN Uganda donates a computer lab to Code Compass Foundation to promote digital skills, inclusion, and youth empowerment.
Isimba Dam Faces Catastrophic Risk as UEGCL Slams Contractor Delays
UEGCL warns Isimba Dam could fail amid repair delays, blaming Chinese contractor CIWEC for risking Uganda’s power security.
Centenary Bank Sets New Profit Record, Sharpens Focus on Digital and Rural Growth
Centenary Bank Uganda posts record UGX 342.3B profit in 2024, with strong digital, rural expansion and big sustainability wins.
MTN Pulse and Linus Tattoos Light Up Kampala with Bold New Tattoo Party
MTN Pulse partners with Linus Tattoos to offer discounted tattoos and electrify Kampala’s youth ahead of the Amapiano Bash.
Biden and Among Share Rare Moment at the Vatican
At Pope Francis’ funeral, Biden and Uganda’s Speaker Among shared a brief, symbolic moment despite deep political tensions.
World Leaders, Thousands Gather in Vatican for Pope Francis’s Funeral
World leaders and 140,000 mourners attend Pope Francis’s funeral at St Peter’s Square, with readings from Acts and Philippians during the mass.
Uganda Declares End to Deadly Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days Without Cases
Uganda ends latest Ebola outbreak after 42 days without new cases, highlighting swift response to deadly Sudan strain infections.
Kampala Traders Protest URA’s Container Tax Rule, Warn of Fresh Protests
Kampala traders protest URA’s container tax directive, warning it threatens small businesses and risks reigniting mass unrest.