May 18, 2023
Uganda: Government Hails Telecom Companies for Driving Uganda's Digital Revolution
The Minister for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi has hailed the role played by telecom companies in driving Uganda's digital… Read more »
May 14, 2023
Uganda: Wetlands Are Critical to Keeping Migrating Birds Soaring
For centuries, the phenomenon of bird migration has awed humanity. So much so, that the 4th Century BC Greek philosopher Aristotle, noting that the types of birds around him… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Uganda: Kampala-Masaka Road Cut Off By River Katonga
Drivers are seeking alternative routes through the villages today after floods cut off Kampala-Masaka road in central Uganda after River Katonga burst its banks. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Uganda: 'Fight Against Fakes' Campaign Launched in Elgon Region
Anti-Counterfeit Network Africa in conjunction with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Interpol, Judicial Training… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere Vice Chancellor Nawangwe Suspends Student Over 'Illegal Activities'
There is tension at Makerere University following the suspension of a student, Kizza Adonia, by Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe for allegedly organizing an illegal… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Uganda: East African Firms On the List of the Continent's Most Valuable Brands
Seventeen East African firms are among the list of the continent's most valuable brands, with the Safaricom retaining the top spot amidst a decline in its overall ranking. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Uganda: Non-Payment of Staff Affecting Sericulture Project
Members of Parliament on the Committee of Science, Technology and Innovation have expressed concern over the delayed payment of workers operating in the sericulture project saying… Read more »
Uganda: New Law to Impose 30% Tax on Betting
Parliament has passed the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that will revise the existing tax of 20 per cent under the existing law to 30 per cent for a gaming activity. Read more »
May 07, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Meets With the MK Movement
President Museveni met with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and his supporters under the MK Movement at State House in Entebbe. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Uganda: Despite Rains, Ugandans Face Food Insecurity - UN
High prices, conflicts, and weather shocks in certain areas will cause acute food insecurity in Uganda affecting 2.5 million people this year, according to the latest UN global… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Seniors Golf Association Launches Central Region Open
The Uganda Seniors Golf Association has today launched the Central Region's Uganda Seniors Open. The event for Senior Men and Lady golfers playing in the age categories of 55-64,… Read more »
Uganda: Fresh Dairy Injects Shs 240million in Secondary School Games - 2023 Edition
Milk processor, Fresh Dairy, has injected Shs 240million in the upcoming Fresh Dairy Secondary School Games, 2023 edition. Read more »
Uganda: NIRA Asks Ugandans to Register for Birth Certificates
The National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) asked Ugandans to register for birth certificates one of the crucial documents for Ugandans. Read more »
Uganda: Court Rules on Digital Coin Transactions in Uganda
The High Court in Kampala dismissed an application which sought to quash a Bank of Uganda directive that barred licensed entities and individuals from facilitating crypto… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Uganda: Entebbe Club Announces Alcohol Beverage Tournament in June
Entebbe Club will next month host a two day "Sip and Scramble" golf tournament. The tournament June 2-3 will feature four-member team representing different beer, wine and spirit… Read more »
Uganda: More Than Half of Listed Companies on Uganda Securities Exchange Recorded Profits
More than half of companies listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange recorded growth in profits in the last financial year, analysis by The Independent reveals. Read more »
Uganda: Police Hunting for Former MP Odonga Otto
The Territorial Police in Aswa Region and Pader district have put out teams to find and arrest former MP Odonga Otto and a group of vigilantes after they were captured on video,… Read more »
Uganda: Former Trade Minister Tips Women on Innovation
The former Minister of Trade Industry and Cooperatives Amelia Kyambadde has urged women in business to be innovative to be able to succeed in business. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Passes Amended Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Parliament has reconsidered the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 and passed it with amendments to the 4 clauses that President Yoweri Museveni objected to. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Uganda: Everyone's Focus Should Be on Creating More Jobs - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has re-emphasised the importance of creating more jobs to get Ugandans out of unemploment, instead of focussing on the remuneration of those already in… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Uganda: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Condemns Brutal Arrest of Female MPs
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has criticized the security agencies for what he called the brutal arrest of 11 female legislators. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Uganda: NRM Caucus Returns the Anti-Gay Bill to Parliament
The ruling NRM party caucus referred the Anti-Homosexuality bill passed last month back to parliament for improvement. Read more »
April 27, 2023
East Africa: Eabc Urges EAC States to Reduce Cost of Digital Tax Stamps
The East African Business Council (EABC) has called for a review and reduction in the cost of the Digital Tax Stamp system, which has been implemented in the region to improve… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Donates Shs300m Court Award to Build NRM House
President Museveni donated the shs300 million court reward from a defamation story by Daily Monitor to his ruling NRM party. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Uganda: Azawi Releases New Banger Ahead of Blankets and Wine
Azawi, who will be doing her maiden performance alongside her entire Double Black band at the annual Blankets and Wine's lifestyle event at the Lugogo Cricket Oval on April 30th,… Read more »