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Newly elected Members of Parliament who contested as independents have committed to work with the ruling Nrm regime during parliamentary term. They lncluded Esther Achom (Serere), Peter Ojiji (Pingire), Mercy Kanyesigye (National Female Youth), Rose Mutonyi (Manafwa), Ronald Mutego (Butaleja), Emmanuel Illukol (Bukora County), Anthony Tumusiime (Isingiro), Spellanza Baguma (Kyenjojo), and Richard Ssenteza (Buikwe). The legislators were received by NRM  Deputy Secretary General Rose Namayanja Nsereko, marking the beginning of what leaders described as a framework for cooperation going forward. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among commended the lawmakers for taking steps toward collaboration with the ruling party, noting that several of them…

As part of Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) mandate to support statistical data collection among Ministries ,Departments and Agencies UBOS has announced plans to distribute Tablets to various insititutions namely Inter- Religious Council members, National Planning Authority, Economic Policy Research Centre , Presidential CEO forum, Bugisu kingdom, Bunyoro Kitara kingdom and Rwenzururu Kingdom. UBOS Senior Communiication Manager Didacus Okoth said this strategic partnership marks an important step in strengthening collaboration between UBOS, Inter – religious Council and several Cultural institutions in promoting data production, statistical development, and evidence-based planning under the Fourth Plan for National Statistical Development (PNSD IV). The…

The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) has officially launched the 2026 Banking and Financial Services Awareness Campaign (BAFSAC) marking the first major activation of the campaign this year under the theme “Planned Adult”. The launch coincided with the first webinar in the series titled “Financial Health: From Earnings to Sustainability,” delivered by Mrs. Goretti Masadde, Chief Executive Officer of UIBFS, and moderated by Ms. Grace Muwanguzi, Head of Learning and Development at Stanbic Bank. The session is focussed on practical approaches to improving personal financial health and shifting mindsets from short-term survival to long-term financial sustainability. BAFSAC…

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft legislation that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 83, to extend his stay in office until at least 2030. Presidents would be chosen by MPs rather than in a direct vote and could serve a maximum of two seven-year terms, rather than the current five-year terms, under the proposals. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said public consultations would be held before the bill heads to parliament for debate, where both chambers are dominated by the ruling Zanu-PF party. Legal challenges are likely as constitutional experts argue a referendum is needed if term limits are changed – and…

In a corporate Social Responsibility drive to keep girls in schools,Absa Bank Uganda has announced the return of the Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run slated for April 26 ,2026 at Lugogo Cricket Oval Since its launch in 2023, the event has raised an impressive shs 900 million to support girls’ education across Uganda. Each year, the numbers tell a story of growing impact: shs 200 million in 2023,raised sh 300 million in 2024, and shs 400 million in 2025. This year, the goal is even bolder with an ambitious target to bring participation up to 8,000 runners. “This isn’t just…

Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide mandatory newborn screening programme for sickle cell disease (SCD) in a major push to reduce deaths and long-term complications linked to the genetic condition. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major public health concern in Uganda, with a high sickle cell trait (SCT) prevalence of 13.3% to over 20% and roughly 20,000 babies born with the condition annually. The Northern region faces the highest burden. Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine, launching the campaign under the theme: “Every child in Uganda must have a known sickle cell status.” said the initiative will ensure that all…

KCB Bank Kenya has committed KShs 227 million towards the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya, extending its sponsorship of the iconic motorsport event for a sixth consecutive year since its return to the global calendar in 2021. Under the sponsorship package, KShs 100 million will be paid directly to Safari Rally Kenya organisers, while KShs 28.5 million will support five KCB-sponsored drivers — Karan Patel, Nikhil Sachania, Tinashe Gatimu, Rwanda’s Queen Kalimpinya, and Uganda’s Oscar Ntambi. The remaining funds will be allocated to rally activations, marketing, and fan engagement activities. The latest contribution brings KCB’s cumulative investment…

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The Independent Electoral Commission has officially gazetted the results of the 2026 Presidential General Election, confirming President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as the winner. According to The Uganda Gazette Extraordinary published on February 6, 2026, Museveni garnered 7,946,772 votes, defeating seven other candidates in the presidential race. The notice, issued in Kampala on January 30, 2026, was signed by Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The gazetted results indicate that Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert of the National Unity Platform (NUP) emerged second with 2,741,238 votes, followed by Nandala Mafabi James Nathan of the…

Media personality Isaac Daniel Katende, aka Kasuku, lost his grandmother In the early hours of Saturday morning, at around 12:10 a.m. Kasuku broke the heartbreaking news to his followers on social media, sharing a raw and emotional message that revealed the depth of his pain. “My Jajja is gone. My entire life is shattered. I honestly don’t know how I am going to move forward from this. This feels like the end of the road for me,” he wrote. Kasuku says the late grand mother played significant role in raising him, describing her absence as a life-altering blow that has left…