Uganda: Parliament Passes Tax Bills Amid Concerns Over Rising Cost of Living

Parliament of Uganda has passed a series of tax bills aimed at raising Shs1.8 trillion to finance the 2026/27 national budget, with a significant focus on fuel levies and other… Read more »

Uganda: Fuel Prices in Kabale Rise As Dealers Blame Middle East Conflict for Supply Shock

Fuel dealers in Kabale District have attributed the recent rise in fuel prices to the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, saying the… Read more »

Uganda: Fuel Shortage Disrupts Life in Mityana As Transport Operators Count Losses

A worsening fuel shortage in Mityana District is disrupting business activity and transport services, with several filling stations running dry and operators warning of deepening… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Airlines Restores Long-Haul Capacity As Airbus A330-800neo Returns to Service

Uganda Airlines has announced the return to service of one of its long-haul aircraft, offering relief after weeks of disruption that had affected its international schedule. Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda Leaders Raise Alarm Over Surge in Car Theft Cases

Leaders in Ibanda District have raised concern over a growing wave of car theft, calling for heightened security measures and greater public vigilance. Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda District Approves Shs41bn Budget, Targets Improved Service Delivery

Ibanda District Council has approved a Shs41.49 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, signaling a notable increase in funding aimed at improving service delivery across… Read more »

Uganda: Kagadi Leaders Sound Alarm Over Rising Fatal Road Accidents

Leaders in Kagadi District have raised concern over a surge in road accidents following a series of fatal incidents that have left several people dead within a short period. Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Bank Rewards Top Performers in Entebbe Match Play Series

Stanbic Bank has awarded prizes to golfers in recognition of their exceptional performances and dedication during the annual Stanbic Entebbe Match Play series, a knock-out… Read more »

Uganda: Absa Uganda Posts Shs222bn Profit

Absa Uganda posted a net profit of Shs222 billion for the financial year 2025, the bank has announced. Read more »

Uganda: MPs Press Ogwang On Afcon 2027 Readiness Gaps Despite Shs800bn Investment Plan

Parliament has questioned government's readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), pressing for detailed explanations on whether ongoing investments will be… Read more »

Uganda: From Postbank to Pearl - A Homegrown Bank Reimagining Banking in Uganda

There is something quietly significant unfolding in Uganda's banking sector, and it goes beyond the headline figures. Read more »

Uganda: Manufacturers Urge Parliament to Crack Down On Informal Businesses Over Tax Losses

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has called on Parliament to take firm action against informal businesses, warning that their rapid expansion is undermining the country's… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Targets Shs2,600tn Agro Market but Output Gaps Persist

Uganda is positioning itself to tap into a fast-growing global agricultural market projected to exceed $700 billion (about Shs2.6 quadrillion) by 2033, but persistent challenges in… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Moves to Clear Illegal Structures in Trade Order Crackdown

Authorities in Kasese Municipality have announced a crackdown on illegal business structures, with enforcement operations set to begin on April 15, 2026. Read more »

Uganda: Police Launch School Road Safety Campaign to Curb Rising Child Road Accidents

The Traffic Police have launched a nationwide road safety campaign targeting primary school children amid growing concerns over the rising number of minors killed or injured in… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Financial Inclusion Rises, but Enterprise Growth Still Out of Reach for Many Businesses

Uganda's financial inclusion story is often framed as a success, with millions now connected to banks, SACCOs, and mobile money platforms. Read more »

Uganda: Govt, Experts to Tackle Youth Job Crisis At Labour Convention

Government officials, labour experts and private sector leaders are set to converge in Kampala for the 4th Annual National Labour Convention and Expo 2026, as concerns grow over… Read more »

East Africa: East Africa's Trade Wall - Tear Down Barriers or Share the Blame

East Africa's trade story is one of promise repeatedly slowed by its own policies. The numbers suggest momentum: intra-regional trade has climbed from about $9.8 billion in 2021 to… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commissions Pan-African Research Complex At Kyankwanzi

At the sidelines of the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders' Retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni has commissioned the construction of the Rtd Gen Caleb… Read more »

Uganda: Construction of Jinja District Headquarters Stalls

Construction of the Jinja District headquarters has stalled at 65 percent completion, with district officials citing persistent funding shortfalls from the central government as… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Hosts Chinese Investors for High-Level Trade, Tourism Investment Tour

Uganda is currently hosting a high-level delegation of Chinese investors and industry representatives as part of the ongoing Uganda-China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour, a… Read more »

Africa: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Kicks Off 'Year of the Customer,' Honouring Teams Driving Market Excellence

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has declared 2026 its "Year of the Customer," underscoring a renewed strategic focus on customer-centric growth during its annual leadership… Read more »

Uganda: Economists Urge Ugandans to Tighten Spending As Cost of Living Bites

As economic pressures continue to squeeze household incomes across Uganda, economists are delivering a clear and urgent message: discipline in saving and spending is no longer… Read more »

Uganda: Security Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Mining in Kassanda

Security agencies in the Wamala Region have intensified a crackdown on illegal mining activities in Kassanda District following a directive from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral… Read more »

Uganda: Miners Protest Eviction As Police Enforce Mining Ban in Kassanda

Uganda Police, through the Mineral Protection Unit, has deployed an enforcement team to implement a directive from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development ordering gold… Read more »