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PM Nabbanja, CN Sugar Under Fire as Factory Commissioning Looms Without Licence

KAMPALA — A planned government ceremony to commission CN Sugar Limited’s factory in Namayingo District has triggered fresh questions about the company’s legal status, with its application for a sugar-mill licence still awaiting consideration by the industry regulator. This news website has learnt that Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja is scheduled to travel to Namayingo on […] The post PM Nabbanja,…

Japan Offers St. Kizito High School Namugongo 50 Scholarships for Championing Innovation that Solve Global Challenges

A delegation from the University of Tokyo, Japan’s premier public research university and the most prestigious institution of higher education in the country has commended St. Kizito High School Namugongo for integrating innovations , practical ICT and digital skills into its daily curriculum, allowing students to build real-world technological solutions such as automated gardening, robotics, […]…

Inside the URSB Storm: Mao Backs Board as Questions Mount Over State House Route

KAMPALA — Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has thrown his weight behind the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), insisting that the government agency’s impressive record of performance should not be overshadowed by the ongoing investigations involving some of its top officials. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Mao said […] The post…

TOP STORY! How the Crane Bank Takeover Became dfcu’s Biggest Financial Burden

KAMPALA — Nearly a decade after acquiring selected assets and liabilities of the defunct Crane Bank, dfcu Bank says the protracted legal battle over the controversial transaction has significantly weighed on its financial performance, pushing the lender into a loss despite continued growth in deposits, lending and total assets. In a trading update released on […] The post TOP STORY! How the Crane…

MP Asha Nabulo Commends Maama Janet as ONC Hosts Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayers

Kampala: Sironko District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Asha Nabulo Mafabi, has joined the Head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, and other leaders and faithful in offering special interfaith thanksgiving prayers for First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni. The prayer service, held at the ONC headquarters in Kyambogo, Kampala, […] The post MP Asha Nabulo…

Dr. Sudhir gave us a free venue and food for Pan-African Pyramid Awards Event – Irumba Confirms

KAMPALA — Pan-African Pyramid founder Andrew Irumba Katusabe has revealed that businessman and philanthropist Dr Sudhir Ruparelia supported the organisation by providing a venue and food at no cost, describing the gesture as part of the Ruparelia family’s wider contribution to community initiatives. Speaking in an interview with The Standard ahead of the 9th Pan-African […] The post Dr. Sudhir…

‘More Milk, Eggs and Income’: PDM Farmers Praise NAGRC for Quality Heifers, Piglets and Poultry Chicks

Kampala: Farmers benefiting from the Parish Development Model (PDM) have applauded the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) for supplying them with high-quality dairy heifers, piglets and improved poultry chicks, saying the animals are helping them improve household incomes and transition from subsistence to commercial farming. The farmers said the improved livestock…

Min. Mukalazi Commends Modern Laminates for Driving Sustainable Industrialisation, Regional Market Expansion

Kampala: State Minister for Privatisation and Investment, Amina Mukalazi, has commended Modern Laminates Limited for embracing innovation, local value addition and sustainable production as Uganda seeks to strengthen its manufacturing base and expand its presence in regional markets. Ms Mukalazi made the remarks during a factory monitoring visit to the company’s operations at MMP Industrial […]…

OP-ED: 6 Key Takeaways from the Crane Bank vs. dfcu Bank London High Court Ruling: What Ugandans Need to Know

The ongoing legal battle between Crane Bank Limited (CBL), once one of Uganda’s largest commercial banks, and dfcu Bank over the controversial 2017 takeover of CBL’s assets by dfcu has reached a significant milestone with a recent London High Court ruling. This case, rooted in allegations of mismanagement, corruption, and an undervalued sale orchestrated by […] The post OP-ED: 6 Key Takeaways from…

Legal War: Muwema & Co. Advocates Hit With $100,000 Security Order in Kololo Property Dispute

The Court of Appeal has stayed execution of a monetary decree against M/S Muwema & Co. Advocates pending the hearing and determination of the law firm’s intended appeal in a long-running dispute with Downtown Investments Ltd. Justice John Mike Musisi, sitting as a single Justice of the Court of Appeal, issued the ruling in Civil […] The post Legal War: Muwema & Co. Advocates Hit With $100,000…

SPA Namyalo Stuns Kyanja Junior School Talent Show, Challenges Parents to Unleash Their Children’s Hidden Potential

KAMPALA — The Head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has called on parents to take a more active role in nurturing their children’s talents and overall development, saying education should go beyond academic performance. Hajjat Namyalo made remarks while attending the 2026 Talent Show at Kyanja Junior School, […] The post SPA Namyalo Stuns Kyanja Junior…