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Professor Isaac Buaben leads the University of Cape Coast satellite location at Nyakrom. He asked donors worldwide to help build more student housing and classrooms at the growing campus. The facility needs better buildings to serve more students who want to enroll. The campus teaches 325...

Twenty-eight people from Bangladesh crossed safely into Pakistan after leaving Iran during the current fighting. The group traveled overland to reach the Pakistan border. Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry announced their safe passage Wednesday evening. Pakistani officials will help the travelers...

Xiaomi released its first tablet powered by the company's custom silicon chip. The Pad 7S Pro 12.5 launched during a major event in China. The device uses Xiaomi's Xring O1 processor that first appeared in the 15S Pro smartphone last month. Company officials want to compete directly against...

Dell launched two new Premium laptop models that replace older versions of their computer lineup. The company created the Dell 14 Premium and Dell 16 Premium as flagship products with updated features. Both models have larger screens than previous versions but keep the same outer case size. The...

Apple plans to release a foldable smartphone that represents an entirely new product category. The device will serve different purposes than traditional iPhones and expand beyond regular smartphone functions. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports the foldable iPhone will feature dual cameras on...

Stanbic Bank became the payment partner for Kampala Restaurant Week 2025. The bank will use its FlexiPay system during the food festival. Salim Kitagenda leads products at Stanbic Bank Uganda and spoke at the event launch. He talked about how food brings people together and drives economic...

President Yoweri Museveni hosted Uganda's top sports teams at State House Entebbe on Wednesday. The celebration honored three national squads that achieved major victories on international stages. Uganda's Under-17 men's football team made history as the first national squad to reach a FIFA...

Uganda's National Curriculum Development Centre started planning for its second worldwide education conference Wednesday. The April 2026 event will bring together teachers, researchers and government officials from many countries. Leaders want to change how schools teach students to meet modern...

Minsa Kabanda won the National Resistance Movement nomination for Kampala Central Member of Parliament without facing any opposition. Dr Tanga Odoi leads the NRM electoral commission and made the official announcement Thursday. Two other candidates withdrew from the race before primary elections...

Uganda works to become East Africa's main energy center through increased power sales and infrastructure investments. The country sells electricity to Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. Officials want to strengthen regional power connections under the East Africa Power Pool program. Energy leaders...

A Ugandan magistrate declared she lacks authority to handle the treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye and ally Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. Christine Nantege made the decision after defense attorneys requested her removal from the proceedings. The case moves to High Court following...

Uganda Cricket Association starts its second Pearl of Africa T20 Series at Entebbe Cricket Oval. The tournament runs from July 16 through July 28 and features five teams from different countries. Cricket fans will watch Uganda compete against Kenya, Namibia A, the United Arab Emirates and...

Christians have accused Bishop Gaddie Akanjuna of unfair political involvement after he supported a candidate during church services. The Anglican Diocese of Kigezi leader told worshippers to vote for Jogo Kenneth Biryabarema during Sunday confirmation at Nyamweru Church. Akanjuna described...

Uganda's Water and Environment Ministry handed out 35 bicycles to local officials responsible for wetland protection. Parish chiefs and committee members from Kitgum and Gulu districts received the transportation equipment during a ceremony at Gulu District Council Hall. Joseph Ongol serves as...

Uganda seeks new ways to fund its farms and food systems as international donors reduce their support. The Food and Agriculture Organization says money shortages block efforts to improve how the country grows and distributes food. Agriculture provides jobs for seven out of every 10 Ugandians and...

Women coffee farmers from Bugisu gathered at Mayor's Gardens in Mbale on June 12. The Food Rights Alliance and ActionAid Uganda organized the Coffee Baraza meeting. Farmers spoke directly with officials about their concerns. They demanded more fairness and inclusion in Uganda's coffee industry...

Equity Bank Uganda partnered with Unilever Uganda to create a new financing program for businesses that distribute Unilever products. The partnership helps distributors access working capital loans more easily. Companies can borrow money to keep products on shelves and manage cash better. The...

Sports Club Villa ended its relationship with Serbian coach Nemanja Milincic just days after introducing him to fans. Club president Hajj Omar Ahmed Mandela announced the separation stemmed from contract problems. The two sides agreed to stop working together immediately. Villa officials said...

Uganda's transport ministry plans to remove car dealerships that operate illegally on a major highway. The businesses have set up operations on land reserved for roads between Nakawa, Banda and Kireka areas. Government officials say these car lots violate national road laws passed in 2019. The...

Uganda's military has formed a special team to examine recent bomb threats and attacks around Kampala. The group will look into claims that some security workers created fake incidents to obtain money for anti-terrorism work. Lt Gen Sam Okiding leads the investigation team that contains top...