Ugandan filmmaker’s debut, The Woman Who Poked the Leopard, to screen at Germany’s DOK Leipzig festival
Patience Nitumwesiga’s debut feature documentary The Woman Who Poked The Leopard, chronicling the life and defiance of Ugandan feminist activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi, will screen at the prestigious DOK Leipzig…
Ugandan creators urged to register their work as fight against piracy intensifies
The Ministry of ICT and the Uganda Registration Services Bureau are pushing fresh awareness drives, helping musicians and innovators register their work and claim ownership in a market rife with…
dfcu Bank launches Humanity Day with Rotary Uganda partnership for nationwide health outreach
A new three-year partnership between dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda will deliver free medical services and health education across the country, as part of a UGX 1 billion drive to…
Who Is Medard Lubega Sseggona: The Lawyer Who Won’t Stop Asking Questions
After more than a decade in Parliament and years with Uganda’s main opposition, Medard Lubega Sseggona has decided to go it alone. Dropped by the National Unity Platform, the lawyer-turned-politician…
Moses Magogo, Edgar Watson appointed to top FIFA committees amid local league turmoil
Uganda’s football federation president Moses Magogo and CEO Edgar Watson have secured seats on top FIFA committees, marking a significant step for the country’s growing role in world football governance.
President Museveni fills vacant IGG post with High Court Judge Aisha Naluzze Batala
President Yoweri Museveni has named High Court Judge Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government, restoring leadership to Uganda’s top anti-graft body after Beti Kamya’s term expired…
Uganda and Ethiopia gain edge amid soaring Indian coffee prices
Rising premiums for Indian robustas have opened the door for cheaper coffee from Uganda and Ethiopia, as global buyers shift portions of their orders away from India.
Adri Führi appointed EFT Corporation CFO, championing women in fintech
The African fintech company has appointed veteran finance executive Adri Führi to lead its financial strategy and guide growth across key markets, including Kenya and Ethiopia.
Uganda’s new Akii Bua Olympic Stadium reaches 25% completion ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
Construction of the 20,000-seat arena named after Olympic champion John Akii-Bua is underway, with officials saying the venue will be ready in time for the Africa Cup of Nations.
NUP leadership under pressure to defend fairness of vetting
Kibirige Kassim, who lost the Nakawa East flag, says the party’s vetting process favoured connected candidates over local representation, sparking wider debate on fairness in Uganda’s opposition.
