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It was sold as a shining solution to Uganda’s water crisis — 687 solar-powered irrigation and water supply systems meant to transform farming, boost incomes and bring clean water closer to communities. The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is the lead government agency, overseeing the project primarily financed by UK Export Finance. Nexus Green Ltd (UK) is the contracted company …

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) district, city divison and municipal leadership has been summoned to State House Entebbe this Friday in what insiders describe as a high-level strategy meeting chaired by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. In an official letter dated February 10, 2026, and signed by NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, all NRM District/City Chairpersons and Municipality/City Division Chairpersons have …

It was supposed to be a solemn morning of honour and final salute—but fate had other plans. Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Deus Sande, has died suddenly after developing severe breathing complications while travelling to Kampala in the early hours of Wednesday. Gen. Sande was on his way to attend the funeral service of fellow …

Africa’s so-called banking powerhouse, Nigeria’s Access Bank, is once again under the spotlight after another high-profile merger deal spectacularly collapsed—this time in South Africa. Barely months after Uganda’s Finance Trust Bank (FTB) was left gasping for air following a failed takeover promise, Access Bank has now walked away from a Sh625.4 billion agreement to acquire 100% of Bidvest Bank Holdings …

Kampala– The Uganda People’s Defence Force(UPDF) is mourning the passing away of a second general in a period less than a week. Maj.Gen Deus Sande According to the Acting UPDF Spokesperson Brig Gen Chris Magezi, Major Gen Deus Sande, UPDF Armored Division Commander (Masaka) passed away on Wednesday morning at Mpigi on his way to Kampala at 03.45 am “He was …

KAMPALA — Chief Justice Justice Dr Flavian Zeija on Tuesday met a delegation from the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO) and the Netherlands Embassy at the Court of Appeal building in Kampala to review their long-standing partnership and discuss future priorities for justice reform in Uganda. Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija (in middle) with his visitors (courtesy photo) The meeting, …

Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law exposes systemic failures The German publication Deutsche Welle reports: A gay couple in Uganda, where public displays of same-sex affection are dangerous. (Brian Inganga photo courtesy of AP and DW.com) A justice system strained by political pressure, public fear and inconsistent enforcement By Michael Oti [On Feb. 3], a court in Uganda dismissed the first case brought under …

One of the suspects charged over an attempted Shs 725 million fraud targeting Stanbic Bank has opened negotiations with the State to resolve the case through a plea bargain. The development was disclosed on Monday before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court, where Chief State Attorney Joan Keko told the court that Elizabeth Mbabazi, a Rwandan businesswoman, had formally expressed …

On Saturday, Feb. 7, the nation woke up to the news of the death of Major General Francis Takirwa, one of the UPDF’s most senior, amiable and powerful commanders. Army spokesperson Col. Chris Magezi confirmed the General died at around 6:00am at the UPDF National Referral Hospital in Mbuya, where he had been transferred just a day earlier. Doctors say …

Masaka High Court has granted bail to Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, who is charged with money laundering involving Shs500 million. Rev Fr. Ssekabira. In her ruling, the presiding judge found that all the sureties presented by the Reverend Father were substantial and met the legal requirements. She also overruled the State prosecution’s submission that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear …