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Pupil who petitioned Museveni for fees joins Teso College after Monitor story

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- A 14-year-old boy whose story we published on January 27, 2024 seeking help from President Museveni to join secondary school after attempting his primary leaving examination for the... Read More


139 companies authorised to offer insurance services

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has said 134 companies are licenced to conduct insurance services, among which include two reinsurers, 20 non-life insurers, eight life insurers... Read More


Kigezi mourns business tycoon Kirasha

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Hundreds of people were on February 20 shocked after announcements aired on different radio stations about the death of Jonathan Kirasha, 77, a man that championed coffee trade in K... Read More


Govt commissions Shs167 billion Gulu - Agago transmission project

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- The completion and commissioning of the 83km Gulu-Agago 132/33kV transmission line and associated substations will save the government USD 2.5 million (approximately Shs9.5 billion)... Read More


PSFU to create non-collateralised credit fund for small businesses

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has said it is working with partners to create a fund through which youth and women-founded businesses will be supported with non-collaterali... Read More


Three siblings defiled, impregnated

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Authorities in Mayuge District have expressed concern over growing cases of defilement after three underage pupils from the same family and school were found seated at home after be... Read More


To become wealthy, we must make honey from Arua cheaper than that from Australia

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- When we moved out of Kampala and into the sticks we discovered a small patisserie in the neighbourhood. The bread was so-so, but it was oven-fresh, baked in a back room. Whenever we... Read More


Two NUP supporters accused of making IEDs released after 10 months in detention

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Two of the 11 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters accused of engaging in terrorist activities and making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have been released after spending 1... Read More


MPs grill UIA over financial performance

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- The top management of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) yesterday had a tough time defending the financial performance of the entity in the Financial Year 2022/23 as raised in t... Read More


Man returning from two-year jail term hacks wife to death

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- A police investigation is underway in Mayuge District after a 32-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband in Buwanda village, Malongo sub-county. The deceased, w... Read More