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Uganda’s bancassurance industry continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum, with banks generating more than Shs 80.8 billion in insurance premiums during the first quarter of 2026 alone. According to the latest industry performance report, Equity Bank Uganda ranked fourth among the country’s 22 licensed bancassurance providers, generating Shs 6.69 billion in Gross Written Premiums (GWP) and capturing an 8.28 per cent …

New York City, USA — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a special initiative that will allow selected city residents to purchase 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets at significantly reduced prices, as officials seek to broaden public access to one of the world’s most commercially competitive sporting events. Under the programme, 1,000 tickets will reportedly be made available …

Floods This is to report that the main tourism access road heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is currently in a poor state and impassable at River Ruhezanyinda. × ]]]]>]]> Current situation: Heavy rains have caused River Ruhezanyinda to flood and burst its banks. The road/bridge is submerged, completely blocking vehicle access to Bwindi from the Kisoro side. Tourists and …

× A storm has erupted within the National Unity Platform (NUP) following the emergence of a video showing Robert Maseruka, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Mukono South, in the company of musician Eddy Kenzo and prominent figures associated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The footage, which has gone viral on social media, shows Maseruka engaging in …

Kampala — Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) and Phaneroo Ministries International have entered into negotiations with an aim of addressing the issue of land access on Plot 6, Naguru Avenue. The Artistic Impression of Uganda Heart institute Building. In the joint statement released yesterday, signed Dr. Omagino O.O. John, Executive Director of UHI, and Apostle Grace Lubega, Vision Bearer of Phaneroo …

Kampala — Uganda’s Chief Justice, Flavian Zeija, has introduced a new justice delivery approach through the rollout of mobile courts, a move designed to extend judicial services to hard-to-reach communities across the country. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija. The initiative is backed by newly issued guidelines titled The Constitution (Operation of Mobile Courts) (Practice) Directions, 2026, which were officially gazetted …

Mable- The Court of Appeal has begun a two-day criminal session in Mbale, with 30 appeals scheduled for hearing in a move aimed at improving access to justice and reducing case backlog in eastern Uganda. Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire being welcomed at Mbale High Court. The session was flagged off by Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, a Justice of the Court of Appeal …

Kampala — A major step toward strengthening healthcare access and human rights within Uganda’s Criminal Justice System was marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of the Health Rights Committee and the launch of its Terms of Reference by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at Protea Skyz Hotel in Kampala. Members of the Committee The newly constituted Committee brings together top leadership …

Kampala- A team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has met with Flavian Zeija to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving access to justice and advancing judicial reforms in Uganda. Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija with a delegation from UNDP The meeting, held on Friday at the Court of Appeal building in Kampala, brought together UNDP officials led by Resident …

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 …