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President Yoweri Museveni met thousands of converts from the National Unity Platform (NUP), Muslim leaders, students from higher institutions of learning and youth groups at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Addressing over 10,000 NUP converts, President Museveni welcomed them to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and said it has historically been a party of the poor, founded on empowering citizens to elect their leaders from the village level (LC1) up to the presidency. He said this conviction informed his decision in 1997 to introduce free primary and secondary education, noting that many parents could not afford school fees. However, the President expressed…

DFCU Bank has launched a nationwide Back-to-School campaign dubbed “School Fiiz! Weight Off!”, an integrated education financing initiative designed to ease the financial pressure of school fees for parents and guardians, while strengthening cash flow and operational resilience for education institutions as the first school term begins. The reopening of schools traditionally represents one of the most financially demanding periods for Ugandan households and schools alike. Timed to respond to these seasonal pressures, the three-month nationwide campaign directly addresses short-term liquidity challenges across the entire education ecosystem. The “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign targets parents, guardians, schools, students, and education…

President Yoweri Museveni has met a delegation of Muslim leaders at State Lodge, Nakasero, to discuss national unity, peace, and socio-economic transformation. The delegation, drawn from Western, Eastern, Northern and Central Uganda, was led by former First Deputy Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo. During the meeting, President Museveni commended the Muslim leadership for its continued contribution to national development and for guiding the Muslim community. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with religious institutions to address community needs and improve the welfare of citizens. “We have no issue with religious beliefs because God is one. Your different…

Victoria University is offering free training opportunity to the public to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Uganda. From awider perspective AI is reshaping different industries, while guiding learners on study and career options in an era where digital skills are critical. According to the university, the goal is to help students remain relevant, adaptable and competitive as the job market continues to evolve. In a statement, Victoria University said the free AI lectures will be conducted both online and in physical classrooms to ensure wider access. The university emphasised that its approach to education goes beyond awarding degrees, focusing instead on…

Reports of individuals and organisations gaining unauthorized access to the personal details of voters in the run-up to the general elections due next week are deeply unsettling. This is gross violation that must be treated with great suspicion with a view to come hard on whoever is engaged in such practices with a view to deter any other such violation and infringement in future. The group behind the Fanon app, for example- the one alleged to have been collecting and exposing voter location data and details under the guise of election transparency and vote protection, who gave them the right…

For many Ugandans, the dream of financial independence often feels distant, and overshadowed by unpredictable income streams, high living costs, and the daily pressures of survival. According to financial experts, true and lasting stability doesn’t come from luck, inheritance, or sudden windfalls, but from discipline, planning, and small daily habits that strengthen financial control and resilience. According to Mark Muyobo, CEO NCBA Bank Uganda, the country’s economy today runs on two powerful engines- cash and mobile money, because everyone relies on these tools for daily trade, payments, and savings. He however warned that digital convenience comes at a price, because…

In today’s fast-changing business environment, many Ugandan companies continue to invest heavily in marketing, product design, and technology yet overlook one of the simplest and most powerful drivers of growth: listening to their customers. Businesses that master the art of listening often uncover untapped opportunities that make them more agile, trusted, and responsive. When treated as a strategic resource rather than a routine formality, customer feedback becomes a blueprint for innovation. It reveals gaps, highlights strengths, and guides smarter, data-driven decisions. Globally, leading firms have built entire innovation strategies around customer insights. In Uganda, however, feedback is too often treated…

First Lady & Minister of Education & Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni has hailed Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB )leaderShip a game-changer for credible, industry-led TVET assessment in Uganda. OffIciating at the cgradn openning of shs 25.6billion office complex at Kyambogo Hill in Kampala, Janet Museveni Said the new center is as a blessed national milestone and a testament to sustained reforms, visionary leadership, and enhanced Government investment in TVET. The First Lady emphasized purposeful use of the new UVTAB headquarters to deliver efficient, credible and industry-relevant curriculum and assessment, while reaffirming Government’s commitment to an employer-led TVET system, strong industry…

In amove aimed to gather full pubic participation in Uganda’s general elections,President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15th and 16th public holidays. Ugandans will vote on January 15, 2026, as per the countrys Constitution, which mandates that every five years the President and Members of Parliament renew their mandate through universal adult suffrage by secret ballot. “In exercise of the powers conferred upon the President, I declare the 15th and 16th of January, 2026, to be observed as public holidays throughout Uganda for the purpose of enabling citizens to participate in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections,” President Museveni said. The Electoral…

President Yoweri Museveni has urged student leaders to understand the fundamental problems of society and position themselves as solution providers rather than dependents. “Society is like medicine because a doctor looks at a patient and says what is this patient suffering from? That means you do a diagnosis, you do analysis; is it malaria or? That’s what politics should be and even you people should understand what are the problems of your society,”President Museveni said, relating this to his time as a student. “We used to study political economy in universities. It was helping us to know the evolution of…