Centenary Bank, the leading commercial microfinance bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and youth empowerment through sportsmanship with a sponsorship package worth UGX 200 million for the 22nd edition of the Masaza Cup tournament.The contribution was announced at Bulange, Mengo, during the official launch of the 2026 Masaza Cup, one of Uganda’s most celebrated sporting and cultural events …

By Brian MusaasiziNCBA Bank Uganda today officially launched the Uganda leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series at Uganda Golf Club, reaffirming its commitment to growing the sport of golf, nurturing emerging talent, and creating opportunities for golfers across the region.Now in its fourth year, the NCBA Golf Series has evolved into East Africa’s premier amateur golf tournament, bringing together …

Uganda’s journey to first oil is not only an energy story. It is also a technology story, one that is being shaped by the digital infrastructure, connectivity, and platforms required to keep complex operations running safely, efficiently, and in real time.At the centre of that story is MTN, whose network and digital capabilities are supporting both the strategic ambition and …

Miss Tourism Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with EgyptAir aimed at promoting tourism and cultural relations between Uganda and Egypt. The agreement, which officials described as a major milestone, is expected to raise the pageant’s international profile while supporting efforts to strengthen tourism cooperation between the two countries. Under the partnership, EgyptAir will provide air tickets to the …

South Africa stands in opposition, citing human rights and South African constitution South African member of parliament Zandile Majozi tells the anti-LGBTQ conference that her nation rejects the human rights violations contained in the proposed anti-LGBTQ+ African charter. The anti-LGBTQ+ inter-parliamentary conference ended last week with its supporters moving a step closer to their goal of continent-wide adoption of an …

South Africa stands in opposition, citing human rights and South African constitutionSouth African member of parliament Zandile Majozi tells the anti-LGBTQ conference that her nation rejects the human rights violations contained in the proposed anti-LGBTQ+ African charter. The anti-LGBTQ+ inter-parliamentary conference ended last week with its supporters moving a step closer to their goal of continent-wide adoption of an African …

Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has officially launched road maintenance and rehabilitation works in Ntunda Sub-county, commissioning the improvement of Namukupa Road and other key community access roads as part of his First 100 Days Service Drive. The initiative is expected to see the rehabilitation and maintenance of more than 35 kilometres of roads across Ntunda Sub-county, aimed …

By Ben Musanje Minister for Water and Environment Kahinda Otafiire has issued a stern warning to staff across the ministry, declaring that officials who fail to perform their duties will be removed from their positions. Speaking during his inaugural address after assuming leadership of the ministry, Otafiire said he would not tolerate excuses from public servants and expects all employees …

By Ben Musanje Minister for Water and Environment Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire has directed the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) to prepare and submit a comprehensive budget aimed at equipping the agency with modern weather forecasting tools, saying government is ready to support efforts to strengthen forecasting services across the country. Speaking during his inaugural address at the Ministry …

By Ben Musanje After ten years at the helm of the Ministry of Water and Environment, former minister Sam Cheptoris returned to the ministry headquarters in Luzira with one simple mission — to say goodbye. The veteran politician, who was not reappointed to Cabinet after battling illness for nearly three years, stood before his successor Maj. Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire …