By Emmanuel Ezeoka Another January 30 arrives. Another anniversary of Agenda 2063; Africa’s most ambitious collective promise. Yet after more than a decade, the question is no longer whether the vision is noble, but whether Africa has assigned its boldest future to institutions structurally incapable of delivering it. This anniversary invites reflection and recommitment, but it also demands a measure …

UN Women, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), Cotila, and other development partners under the Spotlight Initiative have committed to financially support the Bugisu Cultural Institution to conduct sensitisation tours in schools across the region. The development was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution, Steven Masiga, who told RedPepper that the Prime Minister, Dr. Paul Mwambu, has …

From women’s banking dream to Tier II downgrade, today, RedPepper reveals the slow, painful unravelling of Finance Trust Bank. When the Bank of Uganda (BoU)quietly approved FTB’s transition from a Tier I commercial bank to a Tier II credit institution effective April 1, 2026, and went on to announce the decision publically in a notice issued Thursday, Jan. 29, it …

Post Views: 2 BY AMBROSE KWERONDAIN KABALEwww.mknewslink.com—–Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha, an independent candidate, was yesterday re-elected Mayor of Kabale Municipality for the 2026–2031 term, according to the Kabale District Returning Officer. Byamugisha defeated three opponents: Sam Arinaitwe, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer; Ian Ronald Mugisha, an independent candidate and Deputy Speaker of Kabale District; and Evarist Hussein …

Post Views: 2 BY AGGREY TWESIGYEIN MBARARA CITYwww.mknewslink.com—-Mwine Tumwebaze Kirimi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has been elected the next youth member of parliament for western Uganda after defeating eight other contenders in polls held on wednesday evening. The election took place at Ntare school in mbarara city and drew 2,094 delegates from 38 districts across the western …

Toronto, Ontario — July 17–19, 2026 — As the world converges around the energy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Toronto will also host a powerful gathering of culture, leadership, and purpose. African Descent Ontario (ADSON) is proud to present the African Descent Summit 2026, themed “United by History for the Love of Our Heritage,” at Celebrations Banquet Hall, 174 …

KAMPALA — From the parade ground straight to the parliamentary benches, Uganda’s top military brass have traded salutes for votes in a tightly watched UPDF parliament representatives’ election. President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday presided over a sitting of the Army Council at Bombo Military Barracks which later voted them. After what insiders called a “marathon tallying session with zero shortcuts”, …

As mobile money services finally flicker back to life, one thing remains completely offline: accountability. For nearly a week during the tense election period, millions of Ugandans were left stranded — unable to withdraw their own money, forced to beg agents, ration transactions, or in some cases cross into Kenya just to access cash. Yet as the dust settles, no …

They jumped parties. They chased power. They followed the money trail.On Jan 15, voters returned the favour — with ruthless precision. In one of the clearest verdicts ever delivered at the ballot, Ugandan voters punished political nomads, kicking out MPs who treated parties like bus stops and ideology like disposable clothing. Of the 16 incumbent MPs who defected ahead of …

Swiss-Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal’s industrial empire is under fire after Ugandan authorities accused his flagship ethanol factory in the East African country of choking protected wetlands with toxic waste — a crime that could land company bosses behind bars for up to 12 years, RedPepper can report. The storm centres on PRO Industries Pte Limited, a massive ethanol and extra-neutral …