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Equity Bank Uganda has been named Corporate Business of the Year at the prestigious African Business Chamber (AfBC) African Business Awards 2026, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to financial inclusion, diaspora banking, cross-border trade, and investment facilitation across Africa.The award was presented during a high-profile gala dinner held on 29 May 2026 at The Royal Lancaster London, bringing together …

By Amos TayebwaFor decades, world over, economic growth was driven by roads, factories, electricity and traditional banking systems. Today, however, a new growth engine is transforming economies across the world: digital inclusion.In Uganda, where Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of the economy, access to digital tools, digital financial services and internet connectivity is increasingly becoming one …

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has issued a strongly worded condemnation against police officers at Kashensheero Police Station in Mitooma District for allegedly subjecting two journalists to severe acts of torture while they were carrying out their professional duties. The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 15, 2026, involved Hillary Twinamatsiko, a correspondent with Nation Media Group (NMG), and Sympathy …

in a disturbing development that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s opposition circles and media fraternity, renowned photojournalist and media influencer Andrew Natumanya, popularly known as Ninye Tabz, has been reportedly abducted by security operatives in Kamwokya, Kampala. The incident, which occurred on June 16, 2026, has reignited public outrage over the controversial “drone” operations—a term that has become synonymous with …

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A closer look at people involved in Senegal’s anti-gay crackdown El Hadji Moustapha Diouf, a prominent lawyer in Dakar, refuses to defend defendants accused of homosexuality. (Photo courtesy of @metrodakar)On April 30, 2026, the controversial journalist Pape Ndiaye, a legal commentator and columnist for the television network Walf TV, reported that nearly 319 suspected homosexuals had been arrested in less …

A closer look at people involved in Senegal’s anti-gay crackdown El Hadji Moustapha Diouf, a prominent lawyer in Dakar, refuses to defend defendants accused of homosexuality. (Photo courtesy of @metrodakar) On April 30, 2026, the controversial journalist Pape Ndiaye, a legal commentator and columnist for the television network Walf TV, reported that nearly 319 suspected homosexuals had been arrested in …

Post Views: 8 BY AMB. KATUNGWE FRANKLININ BRUSSELS—-Fellow Leaders and Stakeholders of Bushenyi District,I am concerned by the continued divisions that emerge over relatively simple issues,especially during and after elections. Recently, disagreements over appointments to theDistrict Public Service Commission have once again created unnecessary tension, withsome matters reportedly ending up in court. We must ask ourselves: what is ourproblem?In …

A sensational fraud case involving billions of shillings, allegations of counterfeit currency and a prominent Ugandan businessman has exploded in court after consultancy firm Newplan boss Omulen Levy Lawrence was cited in a purported fake money racket during proceedings that saw eleven suspects remanded to Luzira Prison on Tuesday.The eleven suspects are accused of defrauding businessman Omulen Levy Lawrence of …

Kampala– As the Judiciary prepares to commence the hearing of 118 Election Petitions resulting from the recently concluded elections at both Parliamentary and Local Government level, Masaka has been ranked as the district with the highest number of petitions filed before the High Court. Judiciary Spokesperson, HW Jameson Mawanda Ereemye “We have ascertained the number of files as Judiciary and …