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For the next seven days, over 150 schools are participating in the highly demanding, but exciting boot camp stage of the annual Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) taking place at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono District. Diana Ondoga, Head of Social Corporate Investment at Stanbic Bank said, “Here we take them through skilling on business entrepreneurship, on personal management, business modeling, but also psycho-social because mental health is a key element of the well-being of a Ugandan learner.” She said the NSC targets young Ugandans between the ages of 13 and 18 with the objective of skilling them to…

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has challenged private university lecturers to focus on ground breaking research, if they are to uphold the quality of university education. Tayebwa was speaking while officiating at the 5th graduation ceremony of King Ceasor University in Bunga, Kampala on Monday, 05 May 2025. “We do not want a university which is only teaching, otherwise you will be like a secondary school. We need to see your ground breaking research because the problems we have are unique to us and they will need unique solutions,” he said. Tayebwa encouraged the university’s management to take advantage of…

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on leaders to embrace and support the use of the new malaria vaccine aimed at eliminating Uganda’s leading cause of death and disease burden. The malaria vaccine launched in April 2025 is earmarked for 1.1 million children under two years, in 105 high and moderate malaria transmission districts. Tayebwa said such a preventive opportunity requires efforts of leaders at all levels to encourage parents and caretakers, to take children for vaccination at designated health facilities. “Uganda is the 19th country to roll out the malaria vaccine and it has been the…

Stanbic Bank Uganda, through its Stanbic for Her initiative, has partnered with UN Women to launch a transformative programme in the West Nile region, targeting both refugee and host communities. The initiative is designed to empower women through digital inclusion, financial literacy, and sustainable livelihood support. “Our work in West Nile is grounded in the belief that inclusive development must tackle systemic barriers,” said Catherine Poran, Chief Executive of the Stanbic Business Incubator (SBIL), at the launch. “Through Stanbic for Her, we are proud to deliver targeted support to communities that need it most.” The intervention, developed following a needs…

Government officials, civil society leaders, and journalists gathered on Friday at Parliament to mark World Press Freedom Day, with a unified call for stronger protections for the media. This year’s global theme, “Freedom of expression in the face of the AI Revolution” highlights not only the evolving challenges posed by technology but also the enduring struggle for press freedom and journalistic integrity. The event, organised by the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) with support from Parliament of Uganda attracted sharp commentary on the state of media freedom in Uganda, punctuated by both praise for democratic gains and concern over growing threats.…

Renowned Ugandan businessman and philanthropist Rajiv Ruparelia has died in a fatal car accident along the Kampala Southern Bypass highway. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when Ruparelia’s white Nissan GTR crashed, overturned, and caught fire at the Busabala flyover in Wakiso District. According to police, Ruparelia, 35, lost control of the vehicle after colliding with temporary pavements installed at the roundabout section of the flyover. The vehicle subsequently overturned and caught fire, resulting in his instant death. Ruparelia, the son of business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, served as the Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group, a leading Ugandan conglomerate…

The National Medical Stores (NMS) this morning officially rolled out its Vaccine Last-Mile Delivery initiative under the theme “Taking Vaccines to The Last Mile” at its Head Office in Kajjansi. The event was officiated by the Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng.The launch marks a major milestone in the evolution of vaccine distribution in Uganda. Previously, NMS delivered vaccines up todistrict or city vaccine stores, leaving the responsibility of further distribution to health facilities. The new model ensures that routinevaccines are delivered directly to health facilities every month, enabling consistent and timely access to immunization services across the…

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has condemned the alleged violation of the rights of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, and Hajji Obeid Lutale in custody. The accused appeared before the Nakawa Magistrate Court, where their lawyers strongly opposed the state’s attempt to hold a hearing for accessing their mobile phone data in camera. The lawyers have since filed an application for review of the decision in the High Court. The matter has been adjourned to May 21, 2025. The group expressed concern over the handling of their case, emphasizing the need for transparency and respect for their rights. The court’s…

In Zambia, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to stay afloat not due to poor business models, but because access to affordable credit remains elusive. High collateral demands, lack of formal financial records, and prohibitive interest rates leave promising entrepreneurs locked out of growth opportunities. It is this financing gap that inspired Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu and her co-founder to launch Lupiya, a neobank with a bold mission: to make lending accessible to the underserved using technology and alternative data. Founded in 2016 with just $500, Lupiya has grown into one of Zambia’s most impactful FinTechs, now serving over 120,000 customers…

FINCA Malawi is proving that intentional innovation can be a powerful tool for transforming lives—especially when it prioritizes women. With over 35,000 customers, 70% of them in rural areas and half of them women, FINCA is driving inclusive finance in Malawi with a special focus on gender equity. According to Takondwa Chirwa, FINCA Malawi’s Marketing Manager, the institution believes that women are central to community development. “Most women are deeply involved in small businesses but lack the financial muscle to grow. We provide them with working capital to help them become financially independent and build sustainable enterprises,” she said. In…