September 2024 – Daily Telegraph Uganda

Ugandans Turn to Multiple Bank Accounts for Smarter Financial Management

MTN Faces Scrutiny Over Competition Practices in Uganda’s Digital Services Market

Tanzania Restricts Access to X Over Pornographic Content Amid Political Tensions

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: The Story of a Literary Freedom Fighter

Police Officer Arrested After Shooting One Dead, Injuring Two in NRM Elections

Gunmen in Police Uniform Rob Shs23 Million, Shoot Shop Attendant in Kisoro District

Amid Spike in Fatal Accidents, Govt Defends State of Roads

Court to Rule May 9 on Nalukoola Witness Bribery Allegations

Exploring the World of Digital Media: From Video to Audio and Beyond

Rajiv Ruparelia’s Death Triggers Outcry Over Unfinished Roadworks

MPs Raise Alarm Over Kyambogo University’s Unapproved Courses and Quality Concerns

Busiinge Aggrey

29 September 202429 September 2024

Parliament has expressed serious concerns over Kyambogo University's continued offering of 63 courses unapproved by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Lawmakers criticized the...

St. Tereza Girls’ Alumni Raise Over UGX 10 Million for School Computers at Fundraising Dinner

29 September 202429 September 2024

Old girls of St. Tereza Girl’s Culcutta Secondary School raised over UGX 10 million at a fundraising dinner held yesterday evening at Kembambazi Restaurant, Naguru,...

Ugandans in Canada Urged to Avoid Defamation

Telegraph Editor

29 September 202416 July 2025

The 3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio, Rt. Hon. Rukia Isanga Nakadama, officially opened the 3rd NRM Canada chapter Symposium held at Ottawa...

Rwanda Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak: Six Dead, Health Workers Among Victims

Busiinge Aggrey

28 September 202428 September 2024

Rwanda has reported six fatalities following an outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, the Ministry of Health announced...

South Sudan’s CDF and Gen Kainerugaba Affirm Strong Ties at Diplomatic Dinner

Busiinge Aggrey

28 September 202428 September 2024

In a gesture of camaraderie, South Sudan's Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen Santino Deng Wol, was hosted by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Senior Presidential...

Isaac Ssemakadde Elected President of Uganda Law Society in Landslide Victory

28 September 202416 July 2025

Prominent human rights lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde has been elected as the new president of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), securing a decisive win with 2,101...

Uganda to Slash Spending and Domestic Borrowing in 2025/26

27 September 202427 September 2024

The Ugandan government plans to reduce spending by over 20% and cut domestic borrowing by more than half in the 2025/26 fiscal year, according to...

NGOs Push for Tax Exemptions to Boost Local Philanthropy

Busiinge Aggrey

27 September 202416 July 2025

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) engaged in philanthropy are urging the government to grant tax exemptions as a way to encourage local generosity. This call was made...

Museveni Stresses Tourism’s Role in Peace at World Tourism Day

Busiinge Aggrey

27 September 202427 September 2024

President Yoweri Museveni, in a speech delivered by Tourism Minister Col Tom Butime at the World Tourism Day celebrations in Kasese, emphasized the critical role...

EC Schedules Kisoro By-Election for November 14

Busiinge Aggrey

27 September 202427 September 2024

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced November 14 as the date for the Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament by-election, following the death of Sarah Mateke...

NATIONAL WOMEN & GENDER

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja Honored with Prestigious Global Women’s Leadership Award in New York

Busiinge Aggrey

27 September 202427 September 2024

Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has been awarded the prestigious Global Women's Leadership Award at the 2024 Global Power Women Conference, held at the Graduate...

Kapeeka Trade Show Boosts Uganda’s Industrial Sector with Premier Exhibition

27 September 202427 September 2024

The Kapeeka Trade Show, hosted at the Kapeeka Industrial Park in Nakaseke District, has emerged as a leading platform for promoting Uganda’s industrial sector and...

Uganda’s Energy Leap: Karuma Hydropower Plant Boosts National and Regional Capacity

Busiinge Aggrey

27 September 202427 September 2024

The commissioning of the 600-megawatt Karuma Hydropower Plant marks a major strategic advancement for Uganda, pushing the country's total electricity generation capacity beyond 2,000 megawatts....

Ministry of Interior and Tourism Sign MoU to Boost Tourist Security in Kenya

27 September 202417 December 2024

The Ministry of Interior has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism to enhance security measures for tourists in Kenya. The...

World Bank Implements Safeguards to Prevent Discrimination Amid Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law

Busiinge Aggrey

27 September 202427 September 2024

The World Bank has announced new measures to ensure recipients of its loans in Uganda are not subjected to discrimination under the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality...

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Liberty Life Uganda Launches Kuza School Challenge to Boost Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship

Busiinge Aggrey

27 September 202427 September 2024

Liberty Life Assurance Uganda has introduced the Kuza School Challenge, a new initiative designed to equip high school students with vital financial literacy and entrepreneurship...

Dancehall Star Kranium Set for Highly Anticipated Uganda Performance

Busiinge Aggrey

27 September 202427 September 2024

Jamaican dancehall sensation Kemar Donaldson, popularly known as Kranium, is set to make his return to Uganda for an electrifying performance on November 1, 2024....

China strengthens ties with Uganda as key development partner, says Vice President Jessica Alupo

Busiinge Aggrey

27 September 202427 September 2024

Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has hailed China as a crucial partner in accelerating Uganda’s development, during a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in...

EDUCATION SPORTS

Faculty of Sciences triumphs at Victoria University’s inaugural Interfaculty Sports Tournament

Busiinge Aggrey

25 September 202425 September 2024

Victoria University’s first-ever Interfaculty Sports Tournament concluded with a spectacular win for the Faculty of Sciences, which claimed the top spot after an intense week...

AFRICA BUSINESS NATIONAL

Uganda Airlines launches direct flights to Zambia, boosting trade and ties

Busiinge Aggrey

25 September 202425 September 2024

Uganda Airlines has inaugurated direct flights between Entebbe and Lusaka, strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and Zambia. The airline will operate four weekly flights, marking...

Why West Africa is now the world’s terrorism hotspot

24 September 202424 September 2024

Rain pattered on the leaves in Barcelona's Ciutadella Park as a 20-year-old orphaned migrant sat on a concrete bench, scrolling through WhatsApp messages and puffing...

Uganda to Celebrate 62nd Independence Day Anniversary in Busia

Busiinge Aggrey

24 September 202424 September 2024

This year’s 62nd Independence Day Anniversary celebrations will take place at Busikho Teachers Demonstration Primary School Grounds, Masafu Town Council, Busia District, under the theme:...

Tourism Conference 2024 Calls for Urgent Action to Revitalize Uganda’s Tourism Industry

Telegraph Editor

24 September 202424 September 2024

The Tourism Thematic Conference 2024 brought together industry leaders and policymakers to address the pressing challenges and untapped opportunities in Uganda’s tourism sector. Held last...

Uganda’s Commercial Court Head Faces Tribunal Challenge Over Tax Case Precedent

Busiinge Aggrey

24 September 202424 September 2024

Hon. Justice Stephen Mubiru, renowned for his meticulous and comprehensive judgments, has long been a guiding force in Uganda’s Commercial Court. His rulings are often...

Researchers, Gender Ministry partner to Tackle Violence Against Children in Refugee Settlements

Busiinge Aggrey

24 September 202424 September 2024

A consortium of researchers, in collaboration with Uganda's Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), the Office of the Prime Minister’s Department of Refugees,...

Col. Nakalema Calls on Academicians to Address Uganda’s Youth Unemployment Crisis

24 September 202424 September 2024

Col. Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), has urged academicians to collaborate in addressing Uganda's growing youth unemployment crisis. She...

Abasiita Clan Registers with Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Pledges Support for Development

Busiinge Aggrey

24 September 202416 July 2025

The Abasiita Clan has officially registered at the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom (BKK) office. A delegation, led by Vice Chairperson Fred Byenkya, met with Owek. Robert Rukahemura,...

Uganda Plans Direct Aviation Link with Russia to Boost Bilateral Relations

Busiinge Aggrey

24 September 202424 September 2024

Uganda's Vice President, Jessica Alupo, has revealed plans to establish a direct flight route between Uganda and Russia, aimed at enhancing the movement of people,...

Army, Police Maintain Presence at Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Premises Amid Leadership Dispute

24 September 202416 July 2025

Security forces remain stationed at the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom premises in Hoima City due to an ongoing leadership dispute between the Babiito clan and Prime...

Kenyan MP Submits Motion to Senate Criticizing Deputy President Gachagua’s Conduct

Telegraph Editor

24 September 202424 September 2024

Tana River MP Danson Mungatana has submitted a censure motion to the Kenyan Senate, raising concerns about the public statements made by Deputy President Rigathi...

Ugandan CSOs Urge Gov’t to Boost Funding for Agroecology, Renewable Energy in Climate Fight

Busiinge Aggrey

24 September 202424 September 2024

A few days after Action Aid International released a report on public financing and its connection to the climate crisis, civil society organizations (CSOs) in...

UN Secretary-General Guterres and Multilateral Development Bank Leaders Unite for Sustainable Development Goals

Busiinge Aggrey

23 September 202423 September 2024

On Sunday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres convened with heads of major Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to enhance collaboration aimed at accelerating progress toward the...

How Local Banks Can Unlock Africa’s Clean Energy Future

23 September 202423 September 2024

In Africa, renewable energy can offer tremendous benefits that go beyond replacing fossil fuels and reducing carbon emissions. Consider agriculture: Sub-Saharan Africa holds a quarter...

Family of Jailed Former Ericsson Manager Appeals for Justice

Telegraph Editor

23 September 202416 July 2025

The family of Hamba Mary Coreen, a former Ericsson manager currently imprisoned, has reached out to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to express their outrage over...

NUP Deputy President Jolly Mugisha Dies After Weeks in Coma

Busiinge Aggrey

23 September 202423 September 2024

Jolly Mugisha, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Western Uganda, has passed away. Mugisha died this afternoon at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital after...

KIU Teaching Hospital Leads Uganda’s Largest Free Surgical Camp

23 September 202416 July 2025

Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-THR), in partnership with the Association of Surgeons of Uganda and the Ministry of Health, is leading the Uganda National...

MTN Uganda Foundation Donates UGX 65 Million Computer Lab to St. Catherine Girls Secondary School

Busiinge Aggrey

23 September 202423 September 2024

MTN Uganda Foundation has donated a fully equipped computer lab worth UGX 65 million to St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Kazo District. The contribution,...

EU Pledges €10 Million to Rebrand and Boost Uganda’s Tourism Industry

Busiinge Aggrey

23 September 202423 September 2024

The European Union has announced a €10 million (UGX 41.4 billion) investment to strengthen Uganda’s tourism industry. The funding was revealed by Jan Sadek, the...

Bahrain, Uganda Discuss Strengthening Ties at UN General Assembly

Busiinge Aggrey

23 September 202423 September 2024

Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, met with Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Odongo Jeje Abubakher, during the 79th session...

Kiteezi Landfill: A Wake-Up Call for Safety and Accountability in Uganda

23 September 202423 September 2024

On August 10, 2024, a heavy downpour triggered a devastating landslide at the Kiteezi Landfill, burying homes, people, and livestock in the nearby community of...