ICPAU officials display the official May 2026 CPA and CTA examination results after their release Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), through its Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB), has Monday released the May 2026 examination results for the Certified Tax Advisor (CTA) and Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA) courses, showing a moderate improvement in performance compared to the December 2025 examinations. For the CTA course, the overall pass rate rose from 47.3% in December 2025 to 54.8% in May 2026. A total of 140 candidates sat the examinations. The CPA course…
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Soldiers and plain clothed oeratives at the entrace of Lukwago’s residence in Wakaliga, before his arrest. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The family of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has condemned what it describes as a violent and illegal arrest by security agencies, accusing operatives of storming his home and taking him away without a warrant. The family says Lukwago’s whereabouts remain unknown, alleging that security personnel forced their way into his residence in Wakaliga, Lubaga Division, Kampala, before escorting him into an unmarked vehicle. A family member, who requested anonymity, said the operation was terrifying, accusing soldiers of jumping…
Ugandan journalist Senkayi Hudson, popularly known as Senkayi Media, is celebrating four years in the journalism industry, a journey that has been marked by dedication, passion, and commitment to delivering timely information to audiences across Uganda and Africa. Over the past four years, Senkayi Media has worked tirelessly to provide breaking news, entertainment updates, and important information that keeps people informed about their favorite artists and public figures. Through consistent reporting and engagement with the public, Senkayi has become a trusted source of entertainment news for many Ugandans. As he celebrates this milestone, Senkayi Hudson extends his appreciation to fellow…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Secretary General of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda, says party president Erias Lukwago was scheduled to serve court papers on the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, before his alleged abduction from his home in Wakaliga, Kampala. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview before a press conference at the party headquarters in Kampala, Ssemujju said Dr Kizza Besigye had filed several applications before the High Court over alleged violations of his rights. One of the cases challenging Besigye’s alleged abduction…
Bank of Uganda will institute mandatory ESG reporting guidelines for all financial institutions starting January 2027. Summit comes ahead of 2027 Mandatory Banking Framework Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The East Africa Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summit, hosted by Capital One Group (COG) concluded on Friday with over 70 participants equipped with practical and localized toolkits to begin tracking data, restructuring internal governance boards, and realigning their corporate footprints to maintain creditworthiness amid the upcoming banking landscape. The high-level virtual assembly brought together several regional board members, chief financial officers, operations directors, and public relations strategists, who…
Singer Jowy Landa has opened up about her former manager, Francis, who physically assaulted her for turning down his advances. Jowy Landa started working with Francis at a tender age of 19 years during lockdown, but he allegedly wanted to mix business with pleasure and tried forcing her into marrying him. She, however, turned him down, and because he couldn’t take the rejection, he slapped her on several occasions, describing him as the worst manager ever, and she was glad to have escaped his abuse. “Personally, I’m a very stubborn person, but very innocent, and on his side, I think he wanted to marry…
Singer Bebe Cool has openly denounced Omulangira Ndausi’s statements suggesting that he had a misunderstanding with Joshua Baraka. Bebe was speaking to his fans during a YouTube interview when he was asked about the situation between him and Joshua Baraka. This follows radio personality and events MC Omulangira Ndausi’s accusations that Joshua Baraka tried to use Bebe Cool’s fame for their collaboration ‘Cheque’ and then ghosted him when it was time for the video shoot. This statement sparked criticism on social media, with netizens assuming that there was a misunderstanding between the two, something Bebe Cool denied, openly issuing an apology to…
Singer Pallaso has branded the late Mowzey Radio as one of the biggest gangsters despite his soft look that he always portrayed. Pallaso has occasionally been involved in disputes with fellow artists, including Alien Skin and King Saha. During one of his live TikTok broadcasts, Pallaso addressed critics labeling him a gangster, claiming that the late Mowzey Radio was worse than him. While the public was used to seeing Radio Mowzey’s soft side, especially when he released his love songs, Pallaso revealed that behind that display was a person who harbored a soldier-like heart. Pallaso narrated the first time he…
Matia Kasaija, Uganda’s former Minister of Finance (centre); Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, Uganda’s former Minister of Health (left); and William Popp, America’s outgoing Ambassador to Uganda show-off signed copies of the health cooperation MOU that was signed on Dec. 10, 2025 at the Ministry of Finance in Kampala. COURTESY PHOTO/MINISTRY OF FINANCE X HANDLE. Concerns growing over the privacy, security, and sovereignty of Ugandans’ health data NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | A new report by Human Rights Watch has renewed scrutiny of a new generation of health cooperation agreements between the United States and African governments, raising concerns about…
Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, has confirmed the longstanding rumor that Stella Nantumbwe’s marriage to her husband, Saidi Bukenya, ended. In a video trending on social media, Col. Edith revealed that the former beauty queen filed for divorce from her husband and, instead of walking away peacefully, she chose to run away with the man’s household items. Stellah Nantumbwe, former Miss Uganda, recently married Saidi Bukenya in a colorful wedding in August last year following a private traditional ceremony. The colourful ceremony was followed by speculation that the once-vibrant couple had parted ways…