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news 1 July 2026

UHRC Commissioners Accuse Chairperson of Misconduct and Financial Irregularities

Three commissioners of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) have lodged petitions with the President and the Inspector General of Government, detailing allegations of financial misconduct, abuse of office, and maladministration against Chairperson Mariam Fauzat Wangadya. The Inspector General of Government has confirmed an investigation is underway. Source: https://observer.ug/news/uhrc-rocked-by-misconduct-claims

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • UHRC
  • Uganda Human Rights Commission
  • Mariam Wangadya

finance 30 June 2026

Beyond Mobile Money: Why Millions in Africa Remain Excluded from Formal Banking

Despite the widespread adoption of mobile money across Africa, a significant portion of the adult population remains locked out of formal banking services. This digital transaction revolution has not translated into widespread financial inclusion, hindering opportunities for saving, borrowing, and investment. Source: https://observer.ug/news/why-millions-are-still-locked-out-of-banks

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • financial inclusion
  • mobile money
  • banking

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Three commissioners of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) have lodged petitions with the President and the Inspector General of Government, detailing allegations of financial misconduct, abuse of office, and maladministration against Chairperson Mariam Fauzat Wangadya. The Inspector General of Government has confirmed an investigation is underway. Source: https://observer.ug/news/uhrc-rocked-by-misconduct-claims

finance

finance

Despite the widespread adoption of mobile money across Africa, a significant portion of the adult population remains locked out of formal banking services. This digital transaction revolution has not translated into widespread financial inclusion, hindering opportunities for saving, borrowing, and investment. Source: https://observer.ug/news/why-millions-are-still-locked-out-of-banks

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Former Ethics and Integrity minister Miria Matembe has been charged with promoting sectarianism and subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison. The 73-year-old activist pleaded not guilty to the charges. Source: https://observer.ug/news/matembe-charged-remanded-over-promoting-sectarianism

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Les Bleus will not take anything for granted and will do their homework, Mbappe warned. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/world-cup/messi-will-score-more-but-i-want-the-trophy-mbappe-says-5514644