Stanbic Holdings Appoints Joshua Oigara as CEO as Patrick Mweheire Retires
Stanbic Holdings Plc has appointed Joshua Oigara as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2026, marking a leadership transition that the Board says is aimed at consolidating the…
General Court Martial Resumes Under Reformed Military Justice Framework
The General Court Martial of Uganda has formally resumed operations following a sweeping restructuring of Uganda’s military justice system, anchored in amendments to the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces Act (UPDF…
Uganda Sees Historic Improvement in 2025 UCE Examinations Under Competency-Based Curriculum
Uganda has registered a landmark achievement in education as the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced the results of the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, showing a significant…
Namuganza Declares Bid for Speakership, Setting Stage for High-Stakes Showdown
State Minister for Lands Persis Namuganza has formally declared her intention to challenge Speaker Anita Among for the Speakership in the 12th Parliament, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest…
Government Moves to Restore Mount Elgon Slopes After Deadly Bududa Landslides
Following a series of devastating landslides in eastern Uganda, the Government, through the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), has launched direct interventions aimed at restoring degraded areas along the slopes…
Among Dismisses Norbert Mao’s Political Weight, Cites Party’s Limited Parliamentary Presence
Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Anita Among has downplayed the political strength of Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao, saying he does not pose a significant national threat within the…
UPDF in Mourning: Major General Deus Sande Dies Suddenly En Route to Colleague’s Funeral
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has been struck by fresh grief following the sudden death of Major General Deus Sande, the Armored Division Commander based in Masaka. Maj Gen…
Pentagon to Deploy 200 U.S. Troops to Support Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Efforts
The United States Department of Defense has announced plans to deploy 200 American troops to Nigeria in a move aimed at strengthening the West African nation’s fight against militant groups…
Elon Musk: From Pretoria Prodigy to Global Tech Titan
Born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, Elon Musk has risen from a book-obsessed child with a fascination for science fiction to one of the most influential and…
Ruto’s Cabinet Approves KSh4.7 Trillion Budget, Releases KSh4.1 Billion for Drought Response
President William Ruto on Wednesday chaired a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, where ministers endorsed the 2026/27 national budget estimates totalling KSh4.7 trillion, setting the stage for the next…
