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Absa Bank Names David Wandera As Acting Managing Director

David Wandera has been appointed as the interim Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, taking over from Mumba Kalifungwa, who recently assumed the role of CEO at Stanbic Bank Uganda. This leadership change was confirmed on Monday as the bank gears up

December 17, 2024

National News

Ssemakadde Orders Boycott Of Judge Ssekaana Over Judicial Misconduct

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has issued a directive calling for a boycott of Judge Musa Ssekaana over allegations of judicial misconduct. In a statement released under Executive Order RnB No.3 of 2024 on Sunday, December 15, Ssemakadde outlined

December 17, 2024

Big Story·National News

Hajji Kakande Urges Teso Leaders to Bolster Security, Drive Socio-Economic Transformation

The Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has called on Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) in Teso to strengthen security measures and champion government development programs in the region. Speaking at the opening of

December 16, 2024

Big Story

Panic As 56 Examiners Abandon UCE Exams Marking Over Poor Working Conditions

A group of 56 teachers assigned to mark Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Senior Four exam scripts have walked away from their duties, citing dissatisfaction with the low payment they were offered. The teachers, who were stationed at Namugongo Secondary and Vocational

December 16, 2024

Business

Pride Microfinance Rebrands As Pride Bank After BoU Approval

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has officially approved the rebranding of Pride Microfinance to Pride Bank. This development comes after the institution was granted a Credit Institution license, marking its transition from a Tier III Microfinance Deposit-taking Institution (MDI) to a Tier

December 16, 2024

East Africa

Rwanda,DRC Peace Talks Hit Snag As Kagame Pulls Out At The Last Minute

Talks due Sunday between the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to end conflict in the eastern DRC were called off after negotiations deadlocked, officials said. Since 2021 a Rwanda-backed rebel militia has seized swathes of the eastern DRC,

December 16, 2024

Security

CDF Kainerugaba,Field Marshal Jula Hold Talks On Military Cooperation

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and his Ethiopian counterpart, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, held talks on military cooperation between their respective militaries. Gen Kainerugaba was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Defence

December 16, 2024

Community

Uganda’s Simon Kaheru, Oscar Kamukama, Bruce Mpamizo, and Kenneth Ayebare Elected to EABC Leadership

Uganda’s Simon Kaheru, Oscar Kamukama, Bruce Mpamizo, and Kenneth Ayebare have been elected to key positions in the East African Business Council (EABC). This occurred during the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on December 13, 2024, in Arusha, Tanzania. Simon Kaheru

December 14, 2024

News

Speaker Among, Mpuuga, Lukwago Pay Tribute To Hajj Ali Nganda, Father Of MP Ssemujju Nganda

The Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among among other top government officials have mourned the passing of Hajj Ali Nganda, father to Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality. In a heartfelt message shared on her

December 14, 2024

Crime

NGO Boss Pinned Over Forging Janet Museveni’s Signature To Solicit Funds

A 24-year-old man, Kenneth Niwamanya, is facing charges of forging the signature of Education and Sports Minister Janet Museveni. Prosecutors allege Niwamanya created counterfeit letters bearing the minister’s signature to appoint her as the patron of his organization, UMOJA Youth Initiative Development

December 14, 2024