New Vision Uganda

New Vision is one of Uganda's leading national newspapers. It is produced by the New Vision Group, which is located on First Street in the Industrial Area of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda in East Africa.

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Lightning kills two pupils, injures 15 in Sheema

1 week ago | newvision.co.ug | Bruno Mugizi

________________Rwengiri Primary School trembled when the heavens roared on Thursday, June 20, 2025. The growl of thunder was followed by a lightning bolt, fierce and unrelenting, tearing through an electricity pole near a classroom, riding the wires into the heart of the school. The sound? A “deafening” crack, as if the sky itself had split open. It is then that panic erupted and pupils screamed. Tiny bodies 'crumbled'.
Sheema NRM leaders endorse Speaker Anita Among

2 weeks ago | newvision.co.ug | Bruno Mugizi

SHEEMA - Sheema District NRM leaders have endorsed Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among for the position of second national vice-chairperson (female) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. The endorsement took place during a high-level meeting hosted by Sheema Municipality Member of Parliament Dickson Kateshumbwa at his home in Rutooma Ward, Kabwohe division.
Cheptegei urges discipline as Akii-Bua Invitational wraps up

2 weeks ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

________________Akii-Bua Memorial InvitationalMen’s 800mT. Dradriga – 1:46.47K. Erimu – 1:46.87P. Akemkwene – 1:47.32Women’s 800mH. Nakaayi – 1:59.68S. Moraa – 1:59.94S. Ageze – 1:01.31Joshua Cheptegei has encouraged Ugandan athletes to maintain discipline if they are to emulate him and a few other greats in athletics. Cheptegei made the remarks during the Akii-Bua Memorial Invitational Meeting, which also marked 100 years of athletics. The event concluded on Saturday at Namboole Stadium.
Rubirizi district authorities close 15 schools over safety,

2 weeks ago | newvision.co.ug | Bruno Mugizi

RUBIRIZI - The Rubirizi District Education Department has closed 15 private primary schools accused of operating without valid licenses and failing to meet minimum health, safety, and staffing requirements. The closures, executed on Thursday, June 5, 2025, followed an inspection by the district education officials during an ongoing government crackdown on substandard institutions across the country. Affected schools include those which operate child nursery units.
Pebuu Africa expands into West Africa

3 weeks ago | newvision.co.ug | Ali Twaha

________________Pebuu Africa, a tech company known for its work in field management and financial inclusion, has expanded into three new West African markets including; Nigeria, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The strategic move represents a major step in the company’s broader mission to improve access to financial services across the continent.
Weekly market wrap: stock market slows ahead of budget week

3 weeks ago | newvision.co.ug | Ali Twaha

________________Trading activity dropped sharply at the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) with only eight counters changing hands and total turnover falling to sh110m in 1.43 million shares. The is a steep decline from sh1.5b in nearly 19 million shares traded the previous week according to market data from Crested Capital. Next week, the finance minister Matia Kasaija is expected to deliver the budget for the fiscal year 2025/26.
📷 PICTORIAL: Eid al-adha celebrations around Uganda

3 weeks ago | newvision.co.ug | Douglas Mubiru

KAMPALA - Eid al-Adha prayers across the country kicked off Friday in high gear as the Muslim faithful celebrated the "Festival of the Sacrifice" (Eid al-Adha). The feast (Eid al-Adha) is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year and considered the holier of the two. Muslims celebrate it (Idd al-Adha) to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his only son Ismail as a form of obedience to God.
Uganda’s women’s rugby team confident ahead of African Women

3 weeks ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

Rugby Africa Women’s CupFixturesSaturdaySouth Africa v Uganda 1pmKenya v Madagascar 3pmUganda’s women’s rugby team is confident ahead of the African Women’s Cup, set to kick off on Saturday at Stade Makis in Antananarivo. The Lady Cranes XV’s will begin their campaign against South Africa as they aim to secure their place in this division of the competition. "Going into the tournament, we are well-prepared, and the girls are excited.
Celebrities compete in star-studded Kart racing event

3 weeks ago | newvision.co.ug | Reagan Ssempijja

Celebrities, including musicians, DJs, MCs, media personalities and event organisers, last Sunday put their known skill sets aside to compete in a blood-boiling kart racing event, at Lubowa Karting, along Entebbe Road. The event dubbed Lubowa Ignition Tournament started off with the junior category, which saw youngsters showcase their skills on the track. The professional category was followed thereafter, with pro racers like Bebeto, Yosemite, and Henk battling for the top spot.
Currency updates from Wednesday’s session

3 weeks ago | newvision.co.ug | Ali Twaha

________________Balanced demand and supply kept the shilling at bay, trading at 3635 / 3645 levels all day. Money markets were liquid today with overnight and one-week trades averaging at 10.00% and 10.42% respectively. Effective yields from today’s Treasury bill auction dropped on the 91-day and 182-day maturities by 25 and 7.2 basis points, respectively, clearing at 12.005% and 12.627%, respectively, compared to the previous auction.