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National Cleaning Day: Police officer arrested over fatal shooting of boda boda rider in Ndejje

The Uganda Police Force has arrested a police officer attached to Ndejje Police Station following the fatal shooting of a boda boda rider in Ndejje Kanaaba, within Katwe Police Division. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at about 7:30 a.m. during a National Cleaning Day community exercise. According to police, officers from Ndejje […] The post National Cleaning Day: Police officer arrested over fata

Watchdog Uganda · 29 Aug 2026

Today in History: Bukedde Publishes Its First Edition

The Luganda-language daily, whose name translates to “Dawn has come,” was conceived by William Pike, then Managing Director of Vision Group, and founding editor Geoffrey Kulubya. It was created to serve the mass-market, Luganda-speaking population, particularly in central Uganda.

Nile Post · 29 Aug 2026

Centenary Bank Launches Cente Green Days To Grow 500,000 trees by 2030

Kampala, August 28, 2026: Centenary Bank has launched the Cente Green Days, a five-year tree-growing and landscape restoration initiative that will see the Bank support the growing of 500,000 indigenous timber and fruit trees across Uganda by 2030. The initiative, launched under the theme “Growing Trees, Transforming Lives, Restoring Creation,” will support the restoration of […] The post Centenary Bank Launches Cent

Watchdog Uganda · 29 Aug 2026

When King Oyo fasted to defend Tooro’s borders and Museveni’s sharp reply

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | In the middle of 2014, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro Kingdom announced that he would fast in protest against what he described as the division of his ancestral territory. The trigger was the formal recognition of two new cultural institutions of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu in … The post When King Oyo fasted to defend Tooro’s borders and Museveni’s sharp reply appeared fir

The Independent Uganda · 29 Aug 2026

Uganda Airlines CEO rules out mass layoffs, projects break-even by 2030

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Girma Wake has ruled out mass dismissals at the national carrier, saying the ongoing restructuring is intended to strengthen the workforce and address critical staffing gaps. Wake made the remarks while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) on Thursday … The post Uganda Airlines CEO r

The Independent Uganda · 29 Aug 2026

From playbook to profit: Dr. Biyinzika challenges financial institutions to turn women’s strategies into action

GROW Project Coordinator Dr. Ruth Kasolo Biyinzika has challenged financial institutions to move beyond strategies and commitments and use data to develop financial products that respond to the diverse needs of women-owned businesses. Biyinzika said financial institutions must embrace a data-driven approach to better understand the different categories of women entrepreneurs they serve and use […] The post From playb

Watchdog Uganda · 29 Aug 2026

Kampala’s Ganyegenya crackdown triggers rush to repair taxis

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A crackdown on poorly maintained taxis has triggered a surge in demand for vehicle repairs in Kampala’s Kisenyi area. The surge has left some garages with backlogs as owners race to rehabilitate their vehicles and return them to the road. The crackdown on taxis in dangerous mechanical condition, commonly … The post Kampala’s Ganyegenya crackdown triggers rush to repair taxis appeared first on

The Independent Uganda · 29 Aug 2026