August 31, 2023
Uganda: Speaker Raises Concern on Rising Fuel Prices, School Fees
Parliament has asked the Government to present efforts to combat the rising prices of fuel that have rocked the country in the past week. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Uganda: World Bank Funding Embargo to Uganda
Following the World Bank decision issued on Aug.8 to stop new public funding to Uganda in relation to the passing of the anti-homosexuality bill into law, a group of civil society… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Uganda: Nile Breweries Empowers 1,000 Barley Farmers in Kabale and Rubanda Districts
In a bid to accelerate financial literacy and inclusion among barley farmers in Kabale and Rubanda Districts, Nile Breweries Limited has equipped over 1,000 farmers in the region… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Telecom Rebrands, Executives Promise Customers Reliable Network
Top government officials and executives at Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited have promised their clients a reliable voice, data, and related services following a… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Uganda: Why World Bank Funding Freeze On Uganda Is a Mistake
In a surprising twist, some members of the gay community in Uganda have told The Independent they are not pleased by the recent decision of the World Bank to cut funding to new… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Uganda: Govt Engaging the World Bank On Funding Cuts - Musasizi
The State Minister for Finance, Hon. Henry Musasizi, has said government is engaging the World Bank on its decision to cut financing of projects in Uganda. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Uganda: Govt Ratifies International Labour Organization Convention 190
The Government of Uganda deposited the instrument of ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 190 (C-190) on Violence and Harassment in the world of… Read more »
Uganda: Government Justifies High Cost of Digital Number Plates
The cost of the new number plates that are expected to be rolled out later in the year was a result of a financial model used for their pricing. Read more »
Uganda: Transport Minister Warns Ugandans Using the Lake in August to Be Extra Vigilant
The Minister of Works, Transport, and Communication, Gen. Katumba Wamala, warned the public to be cautious while using Lake Victoria, especially at night during the three months of… Read more »
Uganda: Tanzania Offers Ugandan Shippers a 30-Day Free Storage Period
In response to the disruptions in the global supply chains as a result of COVID-19, Global conflicts and Climate change, TPA offered several incentives to the Ugandan shippers,… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Will Develop With or Without Loans - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has explained that Uganda's anti-homosexuality law does not target anyone for being a homosexual, but makes it illegal to recruit or coerce others. This… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Challenges Govt on Water Transport Safety
The Opposition in Parliament has castigated the government's lukewarm response to lake week's boat accident on Lake Victoria which claimed at least 20 lives. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Defends Cost of Digital Number Plates, Going Ahead With Project in October
The cost of the new number plates that are expected to be rolled out later in the year were a result of a financial model used for their pricing. The Minister for Security Jim… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Invites Algeria to Uganda for Coffee Value-Addition Joint Venture
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has invited Algeria to join Uganda in setting up a joint venture with an aim of adding value to coffee. Read more »
Uganda: World Bank to Stop Funding Uganda Over Anti-Gay Law
The World Bank has suspended all future funding for projects in Uganda, citing human rights violations after the enactment of an anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Uganda: Failure to Pay Medical Interns Is Dangerous, Say Experts
Healthcare worker strikes in Uganda are likely to have greater negative impact on poor and vulnerable patients, according to research published in Cureus, a journal of medical… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Cautions Politicians and Civil Servants Frustrating Investors
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reiterated his call to stop the exportation of raw materials, saying that Uganda loses a lot of money annually due to such an economic undertaking. Read more »
Uganda: Government Cuts Internet Cost By 50% to Improve Service Delivery
Uganda Government reduced the Cost of the Internet from US$ 70 to US$35 per Mbps per month to facilitate service delivery, according to a statement released by the Ministry of ICT… Read more »
Uganda: National Conference On Communications Returns for Its 8th Edition This October
Following the success of the event last year, the National Conference on Communications (NCC) shall return for its eighth edition this October. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: Govt Names Steering Committee to Spearhead Co-Op Bank Revival
The dream of reviving the cooperative bank is getting closer to reality as a steering committee is commissioned by the government. Read more »
Uganda: 'Inconsistency in Policies Will Derail Investment in E-Mobility'
Uganda's manufacturers are ready to invest in the emerging E-Mobility sub-sector but the government's inconsistency in investment policies will derail progress, according to the… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Stunned By Lack of Rules as Govt Picks Firm to Run National Lottery
MPs are concerned that government has identified a company to manage the lucrative national lottery without regulations in place. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: Price of Internet Cut By Half - ICT Minister
Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has announced a 50% reduction in the price of the internet. Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Uganda Activates First 5G Site at Bulange
Airtel Uganda has activated the first 5G site at Bulange in Mengo to boost connectivity and digital inclusion in Uganda. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Uganda: Drilling for Oil Under Conservationist Spotlight
Drilling of production wells for both the Kingfisher and Tilenga oil projects has picked up pace in recent months ahead of first oil scheduled for 2025. Read more »