KAMPALA – As Uganda’s Pearl Bank marks a year since rebranding, officials are confident that their new identity reflects the bank’s transformation into a digitally progressive, inclusive, and nationally grounded financial institution.“The rebranding also signifies the bank’s readiness to embrace the future with confidence, ensuring long-term growth, relevance, and impact,” remarked Priscilla Akora, Head of […]
CAPTION: Kayoola EVS electric coach on its way from Uganda to South Africa during the Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025. (Courtesy photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted a luncheon at State House, Entebbe, in honour of the successful Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025, celebrating the […]
CAPTION: Some of the fake products impounded by Uganda National Bureau of Standards in Kampala recently. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – A comprehensive review of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Act is required to clearly define governance and operational roles at the Uganda National Bureau of Standards.According to former Bwamba County Member of Parliament, […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Researchers have identified genetic changes in the Ebola Bundibugyo virus that could reduce the effectiveness of existing diagnostic tests, prompting the development of new test kits and potentially influencing future treatments and vaccines.The findings come as the Bundibugyo strain continues to infect people and claim lives in the neighbouring Democratic Republic […]
CAPTION: Housing Finance Bank’s Branch Distribution Manager, Philip Emunot, right, addresses customers and stakeholders at the recently concluded customer forum in Soroti. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter SOROTI – Housing Finance Bank hosted more than 150 customers in Soroti on Friday, July 17, 2026, during an engagement aimed at strengthening customer relationships, listening to […]
CAPTION: Beneficiaries under the Foundation’s Twekozese Vocational Skilling Programme at Lugogo Vocational Training Institute and Zziwa Hair Academy pose or a photograph after receiving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) July 22nd, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Celia Nsimire KAMPALA – As young Ugandans prepare to transition from vocational training into employment and entrepreneurship, KCB Foundation Uganda […]
By Our reporter MAKINDYE – Former Director of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now the Chieftaincy of Defence Intelligence and Security (C DIS), Maj Gen James Birungi has been remanded to Makindye Military Barracks after the General Court Martial denied him bail over a failure to provide sureties. Maj Gen Birungi is due to […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Britam Uganda and Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited have launched a partnership aimed at expanding access to insurance, investment and other regulated financial services through Airtel Money, as financial institutions increasingly turn to digital platforms to deepen financial inclusion.The collaboration will enable customers to access insurance and investment products through mobile-first […]
CAPTION: A lady driver on the steering of a truck with her co driver. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Ministry of Works and Transport has proposed an electronic clocking-in system for drivers of public service vehicles as part of new measures to curb road carnage, monitor driver fatigue and strengthen accountability in the transport […]
By AgenciesDR CONGO – During the latest 24-hour reporting period, the DRC recorded 79 new confirmed cases, 37 deaths and three recoveries ADDIS ABABA – As of 19 July 2026, 2,443 confirmed cases, 969 deaths and 487 recoveries had been reported across the two countries. The overall case fatality ratio stands at 39.7%. During the […]