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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has strongly condemned the Uganda Law Council’s decision to deny Martha Karua, a Senior Counsel, a temporary practicing certificate. LSK President Faith Odhiambo termed the move as “derogatory, contemptuous, and high-handed”. Karua had requested the temporary license to represent opposition leader Kizza Besigye at the General Court Martial in Kampala. However, the Uganda Law Council rejected her application, sparking outrage from the LSK. Odhiambo argued that the decision undermines regional legal cooperation and offends the mutual cooperation between the Kenyan and Ugandan bars. She also pointed out that the Uganda Law Council disregarded Article…

King William Gabula Nadiope IV of Busoga has been appointed as a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to lead an important initiative against teenage pregnancy in Uganda. This campaign will particularly focus on tackling critical issues in the Busoga region, which has one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancies and child marriages in the country. The initiative, titled “Abasadha ne’Mpango” (Men are the Pillars), aims to address the root causes of teenage pregnancy, such as poverty, absent parenting, and limited access to reproductive health services. Notably, it will engage men and boys to foster their active participation in parenting, community leadership,…

Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as the new Chief Executive and by extension, a member of the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2025. This appointment follows required regulatory approvals. Mumba brings to our team nearly 30 years of post-qualification experience, 20 of which have been in the banking sector, mostly in senior leadership roles covering business development, risk management, strategy formulation and finance strategy in three African markets including Botswana, Zambia, and for the last five years—Uganda. Patrick Mweheire, Standard Bank Group’s Regional Chief Executive for East Africa said: “We are delighted to…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of the 38.2 km Kikorongo-Bwera-Mpondwe Road in Kasese District. This ceremony marks a new era for the people of Kasese, who have long awaited the repair of this vital road connecting Uganda to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project, expected to be completed in one year, has been awarded to Dott Services, a leading local construction firm known for its world-class engineering projects. Dott Services is also involved in significant roadworks in the neighboring Congo, which have boosted business and economic activity in the region. In 2021,…

Prudential Uganda has unveiled a USD 100,000 donation drive to improve access to clean and safe drinking water for schools and communities in Uganda’s Western and Eastern regions. This is under its Climate & Health Resilience Fund (CHRF), established by the Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential in Africa and Asia, is designed to help markets adapt to the impacts of climate change on health. In Uganda, the project, implemented by Tusafishe Limited, aims to provide safe and clean drinking water in selected areas of the Western and Eastern regions. The initiative also seeks to reduce waterborne diseases…

The World Bank Group under its work on poverty, has established a High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs that gathers a global cross-section of eminent individuals to offer thought leadership and actionable, scalable policy and program recommendations for the Bank to explore, test and scale. The High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs was launched during the 2024 World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meeting, in October 2024 in Washington, DC, with the ethic that creating jobs is central to combating poverty, growing prosperity, and enhancing dignity. Having a job is one of the most meaningful yardsticks of success for individuals everywhere since with a…

Equity Bank Uganda has celebrated the dedicated service of its outgoing Managing Director, Anthony Kituuka, who has served the bank with distinction for over a decade. Kituuka, who has been instrumental in steering the bank to its current position as one of the top five banks in Uganda, has demonstrated exceptional leadership, mentorship, and executive acumen during his tenure. “Anthony has been an integral part of our team, and his contributions to the growth and success of Equity Bank Uganda cannot be overstated,” said Mark Ociti, Board Chairman of Equity Bank Uganda. “We are grateful for his dedication and service,…

Equity Bank Uganda Limited, the official bank partner of this year’s Top 100 Mid-sized Companies Survey, in partnership with KPMG and the Daily Monitor, has today announced the results of the Top 100 SME Survey, following four months of data collection and high-level interactions with SME owners and stakeholders. This year’s survey theme is “Empowering SMEs for a Monetized Uganda: Catalyzing Growth through Innovation, Sustainability, and Market Access”. The survey, which began in July, captured insights from 180 SME participants about their perspectives on the economy, business operations, opportunities, challenges, and innovations. Given the significant presence and impact of SMEs…

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in collaboration with UNICEF Uganda and over 15 Universities in Uganda have today joined hands to accelerate 21st century skilling amongst young people in Uganda using a digital life coach – ‘FunDoo.’ Mondo Kyateka, Assistant Commissioner Youth and Children’s Affairs at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development while speaking at the event held today in Kampala said, “77 percent of Uganda’s population are children and youth, below the age of 30 years, of which 64% are unemployed. FunDoo presents a platform through which young people can get equipped with 21st…

The Kisoro by-election has provided valuable lessons for both the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and opposition parties. Independent candidate Grace Akifeza Ngabirano’s narrow victory over NRM’s Rose Kabagyeni, with 50,459 votes to 44,982, signals a significant setback for the NRM. LESSONS FOR OPPOSITION PARTIESOpposition parties like PPP, NUP, FDC, and UPC must prioritize membership mobilization and registration. Their poor performance, with a combined total of 1,615 votes (1.6%), indicates a lack of preparedness. The PPP candidate’s failure to appear for a televised debate highlights this unpreparedness. NRM’S INTERNAL ISSUESThe NRM’s chaotic primaries led to division within the party. Claims…