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Supreme Court of Uganda has dismissed an application by former National Peasants Party presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to delay proceedings in his election petition, clearing the way for the case to proceed within constitutionally mandated timelines. In a ruling delivered in Kampala on Tuesday, the apex court rejected Kasibante’s request to adjourn the hearing and compel the Electoral Commission (EC) to produce internal documents and subject its biometric voter verification machines to a forensic audit ahead of the substantive hearing. The bench was led by the newly appointed Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire, Justice Monica Kalyegira…
Rwanda has filed an international arbitration case against the United Kingdom over the cancellation of a controversial asylum agreement, accusing the British government of breaching financial and legal obligations under the deal. In a statement issued by Rwandan government, it had submitted a notice of arbitration to the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), arguing that Britain failed to honour payment commitments following the termination of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership. The asylum deal, signed in 2022 under the previous Conservative government, provided for the transfer of some asylum seekers who had entered the UK illegally to Rwanda, in…
Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced that the long-awaited results of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) will be released on Friday, January 30, 2026. According to UNEB spokesperson Ms Jennifer Kalule, the release date was agreed upon on Wednesday evening following a closed-door meeting with the Minister of Education and Sports, Ms Janet Kataha Museveni, who is also the First Lady. The release has been scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am at State Lodge, Nakasero, Ms Kalule said, adding that the briefing of the Minister of Education and Sports was successfully conducted and recognised by stakeholders.…
Swangz Creative Academy has held its fourth graduation ceremony at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) passing out 100 young creatives from its latest training cohort. Swangz Avenue is one of the leading Audio and Film Production Companies in Kampala, Uganda and East Africa, also specializing in Video production. The graduates completed courses in video production, audio production, events management, and digital marketing. The academy was established to bridge the gap between passion and professional skill within Uganda’s creative industry. According to Benon Mugumbya Director at the Academy, the academy equips young talent with practical knowledge and prepares them for real-world opportunities…
Hamson Obua the Government Chief Whip has conceded defeat in the Ajuri County parliamentary race following a partial re-run ordered by court. Denis Hamson Obua born 6 February 1980, is a Ugandan politician, who serves as the Minister of State for Sports, in the Cabinet of Uganda, effective 14 December 2019. He also concurrently serves as the incumbent Member of Parliament representing Ajuri County, Alebtong District, in the 10th Ugandan Parliament (2016 to 2021) and he retained his place in 11th Parliament (2021 to 2026). Obua, Member of Parliament for Ajuri County in Alebtong District, accepted the outcome of the…
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has elected 10 new military representatives to serve in the next Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. The election, conducted through the Defence Forces Council electoral college, took place at the Land Forces headquarters in Bombo, Luweero district on Wednesday. The process is in line with the Constitution and the Parliamentary Elections Act, which recognises the UPDF as one of several special interest groups in Parliament alongside district and city women representatives, youth representatives, workers, and persons with disabilities. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), chaired by Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, oversaw the election. Returning Officer Diana…
Uganda has become the third Absa Bank market, Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) has revealed. The 2025 AFMI report, released assessed 28 African countries across key indicators including market depth, access to foreign exchange, market transparency, tax and regulatory environment, capacity of local investors, macroeconomic opportunity, and the enforceability of financial contracts, collateral positions, and insolvency frameworks. Uganda scored 66 points, improving from 64 points in 2024, to rank behind only South Africa (86 points) and Mauritius (76 points). The country’s strongest performance was recorded in the macroeconomic environment, where it scored an impressive 87 points, supported by falling inflation and improved…
R&B Musician Geosteady is set to hold his Geosteady Live, concert at Sheraton Gardens on Valentines Day. Set for February 14, the concert marks Geosteady’s first major performance since his last show in 2023 and comes after a period of relative silence from the artiste. The Owooma Hit maker stepped away from the public eye to address personal matters, including rehabilitation, a journey he now describes as transformative. According to close friends the much anticipated Geosteady Live is being positioned as a moment of renewal. Talking to this website ,the R&B star says the time away allowed him to reconnect…
US Exchange Alumni Network Uganda (USEA) held their 2026 Vision Board and Goal Setting Session, training for all their members at the American Center in Kampala. The session featured Guest Speaker Diana K. Ninsima, Country Director of BNI Uganda, and was facilitated by MWF Alumna Mago Hasfa. It was hosted by Joel Basoga, President of Fulbright. The workshop provided participants with actionable strategies to clarify their personal and professional aspirations. Attendees learned to create compelling vision boards, a tool proven to enhance focus and motivation by providing a constant visual reminder of one’s objectives. “The session introduced a structured approach…
Destination Uganda has won the “Best in Show – Africa” award for its immersive and experiential showcase at the Travel & Adventure Show at the Javits Convention Center, North America’s largest consumer travel exhibition. This achievement was the result of a collective effort spearheaded by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Uganda in Washington, D.C., the Permanent Mission of Uganda in New York, and Uganda’s private sector tourism stakeholders. The award reinforces Uganda’s strategic focus on quality experiences, sustainability, and authentic storytelling as drivers of tourism growth and national development. The United States remains one…