How Northern Uganda’s children continue to pay the price of a conflict they never knew
The war may be over, but beneath the soil of Northern Uganda, its deadly legacy remains alive.
The hidden data heist: How Ugandan loan apps weaponise your private messages
In May 2026, a Kampala court fined three mobile money agents shs120,000 each for unlawfully obtaining and disclosing a client’s personal data.
Okot Ogong likely to replace late Won Nyaci Yosam Odur Ebii
Anna Akullo, a resident of Amach Town Council, pointed to Ogong’s tangible achievements, particularly during the LRA war that devastated the region.
MoGLSD trains Kwania female entrepreneurs, leaders
The event was organised by the Northern Uganda Women in Business (NUWEBIZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
Spiro appoints Anant Badjatya as group CEO to lead next phase of growth
Spiro is Africa’s largest electric mobility company and operates the continent’s most extensive battery-swapping network for electric two-wheel vehicles.
“Remain loyal to the president,” 105 UPDF junior officers instructed
Brig Gen Chris Bagonza, the Chief of Staff Land Force (COS-LF), also implored junior officers to be loyal and continue guarding the peace and stability in the country and beyond.
Uganda’s education budget is growing: the share going to education is not
Uganda’s total budget grew faster than its education share, and Uganda has been spending around 2.3% of GDP on education on average since 2018/19.
Gov’t chief whip Dr Aceng vows to lead with integrity, prayer
Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero succeeded Denis Hamson Obua, the former Ajuri county MP, as the government chief whip.
Hoima RCC challenges local leaders on data accuracy as URSB launches NIR
“The Non-Individual Register is a significant step forward in streamlining how entities are identified, regulated, and supported in Uganda through a unified system that enhances coordination, improves compliance, and simplifies access to services,” URSB’s Kwesiga explained.
Thou shall not drive to drink and eat well: More taxes on fuel, alcohol and cooking oil
We should embrace the new taxes “with pleasure,” as the DFCU bank slogan says.
Lango must wake up as the 2026/27 budget opens new economic frontiers for Uganda
If Lango aligns itself with the priorities reflected in this budget, the sub-region has the potential to become one of Uganda’s most dynamic centres of agricultural commercialisation, and industrial growth.
Alarm as women and youth make up most new HIV cases in Adjumani
Apio Ruth Sharon Baru expressed concern that many people no longer fear HIV infection as they did in the past, making prevention efforts more challenging.