There is a quiet moment that happens at every creative graduation. Not when names are called or certificates handed over, but when students look around and realize they are no longer “learning artists.” They are professionals now. That moment defined the Artfield Institute of Design’s 8th graduation ceremony, where the Class of 2025 gathered with…
There is a quiet moment that happens at every creative graduation. Not when names are called or certificates handed over, but when students look around and realize they are no longer “learning artists.” They are professionals now. That moment defined the Artfield Institute of Design’s 8th graduation ceremony, where the Class of 2025 gathered with…
Airtel Africa Plc recorded a strong financial performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with profit after tax rising to $586 million, up sharply from $248 million in the prior year. The 136.6% increase was driven by higher operating profits and a favourable swing in foreign exchange and derivative positions, which moved to…
Uganda participated in Gulfood for the first time from 26–30 January 2026, exhibiting under the Made in Uganda brand. The debut marked an important milestone, with the Uganda pavilion attracting strong interest from buyers, distributors, investors, and industry leaders from the Middle East and other international markets. The exhibition highlighted Uganda’s growing strength in value…
Uganda Police Force has intensified operations against criminal activity in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 suspects in coordinated security crackdowns targeting known crime hotspots. According to police, the operations are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks involved in drug abuse, robbery, theft, and other unlawful activities…
Every beginning of a year comes with noise. Planners sell out, club and association memberships surge, and timelines overflow with bold declarations of what people intend to achieve. Everyone seems in a hurry to announce what they will accomplish by the end of 2026. New businesses will be launched, new qualifications pursued, income targets set,…
Internet services have been fully restored across Uganda, marking a return to normal online access after a period of restrictions during the electoral season. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 12:40 PM that internet services nationwide had been fully reinstated following the successful completion of necessary technical and security…
Ugandan security forces allegedly raided the Magere home of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) late Friday night, assaulting family members, ransacking the residence, and temporarily detaining his wife, according to accounts from the family, opposition leaders, and a statement posted by Bobi Wine himself. The alleged raid occurred on the night of January…
Civil Society Organizations under the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) have shared their perspectives on the FY 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP), urging government to prioritize citizens’ welfare alongside capital investments. The budget, themed “Full Monetization of the Ugandan Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialization, Expanding Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access,” shows both…
Uganda has begun 2026 with strong momentum in its agriculture sector, posting record export earnings, expanded irrigation coverage and scaled-up disease control as part of a broader push to raise productivity, household incomes and agro-industrial growth. New figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries show agricultural exports rising sharply to USD…
Seoul Shincheonji Church of Jesus has publicly called on authorities to conduct a fair and comprehensive investigation into allegations of political interference, rejecting claims that the church orchestrated mass political party enrollment or election manipulation. The call comes amid growing political debate and media scrutiny surrounding alleged ties between religious organizations and party politics. Some…
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