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By Shivan Ayebare Residents of Kijuguta Ward in Northern Division, Kabale Municipality, have demanded better accountability in the management of Parish Development Model funds, citing alleged irregularities in past disbursements and poor loan recovery. The concerns were raised during the election of a new Central Parish PDM SACCO committee. Residents accused the outgoing SACCO leadership of failing to account properly for...

By Samuel Ssenono The African Business Aviation Association has launched a major research project aimed at giving the continent’s business aviation sector a clearer data foundation for investment, policy engagement and industry planning. The first phase of the study is already underway, with initial findings expected to be presented at Aviation Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 9 and 10, 2026. AfBAA...

By Crispus Arineitwe Fabian Kasi is set to leave Centenary Bank on June 30, 2026, ending a 16-year run as Managing Director of one of Uganda’s biggest financial institutions. At a ceremony held at Serena Hotel to celebrate his banking journey, Kasi reflected on the values that guided his leadership and urged young professionals to focus less on what they expect...

By Sharon Kyomugisha The United States has released the full text of a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran, setting out terms that could reshape Washington’s policy toward Tehran if carried through to a final agreement. The document covers the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, the release of frozen Iranian assets, a proposed 300 billion dollar reconstruction...

By Taus Muganda Basajjabalaba Uganda’s decision to adopt collaborative procurement has been welcomed as a significant step toward improving efficiency in public spending. By consolidating the purchase of commonly used goods and services across government institutions, the reform aims to reduce costs, eliminate duplication, and secure better value for taxpayers’ money. These goals are both necessary and commendable. Public procurement accounts...

By Lydia Kyomukama A group of nations set to feature at the FIFA World Cup has rejected comments attributed to UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, who reportedly argued that the expanded tournament risks producing “uninteresting” games. In a joint statement, Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire said the remarks were...

Uganda will use the 2026 Africa Nations Cup UK to promote its tourism attractions to audiences in the United Kingdom and the African diaspora. The tournament, now in its 14th year, brings together African communities in Britain through football, culture and national representation. Uganda is among 15 African nations taking part in this year’s edition, with support from Uganda’s High...

By Samuel Ssenono A consortium comprising Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos has agreed to establish a joint venture aimed at developing one of Europe's largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facilities. The project, named Rebound, will be located at the Port of Dunkirk in northern France and is expected to produce approximately 160,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel annually using...

By Lawrence Kooko Government plans to introduce a digital tracking system for Ugandans who travel abroad for work under the labour externalisation programme. State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Hon. Simon Mulongo, said the system is intended to help government know where Ugandan migrant workers are, how they are being treated, and how to reach them when they need...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika  Sixteen years after South Africa opened the 2010 World Cup against Mexico in a 1-1 draw at Soccer City, the two sides met again in another tournament opener, this time with Mexico as co-hosts. In 2026, Mexico turned the script around, beating Bafana Bafana 2-0 at a packed Mexico City Stadium on Thursday night. Backed by more...