Author: Aijuka Peter
Securing a business loan quickly can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs looking to expand operations, manage cash flow, or seize new opportunities. Centenary Bank, one of Uganda’s leading financial institutions, offers a range of business loan products designed to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). With streamlined processes and flexible options, getting a loan from Centenary Bank can be efficient if you understand the requirements and follow the right steps. This article outlines how to secure a business loan quickly from Centenary Bank, focusing on preparation, eligibility, and application tips. Understanding Centenary Bank’s Business Loan Options Centenary Bank provides…
The tragic incident in Buyende district, eastern Uganda, has shocked the community after the parish priest of Wesunile Catholic Parish, Rev. Fr. Silver Osuna Owori, aged 33, was arrested for his alleged role in the torture and death of a 14-year-old boy named Joseph Kiirya. Alongside the priest, his driver, Robert Gabula, was also detained, and both are now held at Buyende Central Police Station. The police say the two will face court once their investigation is complete. This heartbreaking event has raised serious questions about justice, authority, and the safety of vulnerable people in the community. The incident began…
Studying abroad in 2025 is becoming a distant dream for many students. It’s not because they lack the grades or talent, but because countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe are making visas harder to get. New immigration rules are creating big obstacles, especially for students from Africa and other developing countries. A recent report shows visa problems are growing fast. Students face demands to prove they have lots of money, wait longer for decisions, and provide extra documents. These rules are changing who can study abroad and may stop talented students from getting…
It has become a norm for many men to cheat on their partners. Ladies do cheat too, but a large percent of cheaters are men. Cheating can be disastrous because once caught, it can ruin your relationship and trust for good. That is why many marriages break or end up in divorce due to infedility. Nowadays, its very rare to find a good and honest partner. There are some men who never cheat on their women no matter what. These are kind of men who are rooted to their inner discipline and the love they have for their women. So…
Sam Kyambadde, the acting Mpigi district engineer, has been remanded to prison on charges of stealing fuel worth 242 million shillings allocated for road maintenance works. He was arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with police and appeared before Mpigi chief magistrate Jane Francis Nanvuma, where he was formally charged with theft. Kyambadde and Charles Sitakange, the assistant district engineer already on remand, allegedly conspired to steal 21,739 liters of fuel in the 2023/2024 financial year. The fuel, valued at 242,022,500 shillings, was part of a 1 billion shilling road maintenance grant. The engineers inflated fuel requirements…
In 2016, the sudden closure of Crane Bank, one of Uganda’s biggest and most respected local banks, shook the nation’s economy.
Two primary school pupils from Daystar Junior School in Makindye Division, Kampala, lost their lives and 11 others were injured when a bus overturned on the Kampala–Mubende Highway in central Uganda early Sunday. The group was returning from a study tour in Kasese District, approximately 400 kilometers away, when the accident happened around 5:30am near Kagavu Village in Mityana District. The bus, registered as UAP 829U and operated by HMK Bus Company, lost control and overturned, likely due to the driver falling asleep at the wheel. The crash claimed the lives of two pupils, Rhona Kakembo (11) and Pamela Nabasumba,…
Police in Kanungu District are investigating a suspected murder after the body of an unidentified woman was discovered tied with ropes, stuffed in a sack, and dumped in the Ntungwa River. The discovery was made around 3pm on August 2, 2024, by young boys fishing in the river. They alerted the local chairperson, who sent his defense secretary, David Kasigeire, to report the incident to the police. Kanungu Territorial Police officers visited the scene, examined and documented the area, and retrieved the body from the water. It was taken to Kanungu Health Centre IV mortuary for a postmortem examination. According…
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is one of Uganda’s greatest heroes. He’s a billionaire who built his success from nothing, a generous giver, and a leader who loves his country.
Police in Rubirizi District have detained Andrew Wabyoona, a 30-year-old teacher at Rugazi Central Primary School and resident of Nyungunto village, Magambo Sub-County. Authorities allege that on July 30 at 11pm, Wabyoona encouraged pupils to set fire to a maize plantation behind the school’s main hall using procured petrol. The fire spread, damaging windows in the headteacher’s and staff offices. Police quickly responded, extinguishing the fire and preventing further harm to lives and property. The suspect is in custody as investigations continue, with authorities preparing to bring the case to court. The Greater Bushenyi Police emphasized their commitment to keeping…