Uganda: Police Dismantle Suspected Gang Behind Soroti Mobile Money Robbery, Murder

Police in the East Kyoga Region have arrested 11 suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery and fatal shooting that claimed the life of Patricia Kokunda, a 36-year-old… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Unveils Nationwide Fish Farming Project to Boost Incomes

President Museveni has announced plans to roll out a large-scale, nationwide fish farming project aimed at unlocking the economic potential of Uganda's wetlands and boosting… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Injects Shs20m Into Kabale Health Facility to Boost Maternal Care

MTN Uganda has delivered medical equipment and infrastructure worth Shs20 million to Kyobugombe Health Centre II in Kabale District, in a move aimed at expanding access to maternal… Read more »

Uganda: Government Ties Embassy Funding to Trade, Investment Performance

Uganda's diplomatic Missions must increasingly be evaluated based on their contribution to the country's economic diplomacy agenda, rather than on protocol activities alone. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Launches UG Catalyst Summit to Drive Enterprise-Led Growth Under NDP IV

Government planners and private sector leaders have unveiled a new national platform aimed at accelerating Uganda's economic transformation by placing enterprises at the centre of… Read more »

Uganda: Police Crack Down On Drivers Carrying Excess Passengers

Traffic Police has warned drivers against carrying excess passengers in a manner that interferes with safe driving, saying the practice significantly increases the risk of road… Read more »

Uganda: Science Week to Showcase Uganda's Path to $500bn Economy

Uganda will use this year's National Science Week to demonstrate how science, technology and innovation (STI) can drive the country toward its ambitious $500 billion economy… Read more »

Uganda: Private Sector Seeks Greater Voice in Uganda's Tourism Policy Revisions

Stakeholders in Uganda's tourism sector are calling for stronger private sector involvement in the proposed amendments to the country's Tourism Act, as debates intensify over… Read more »

Uganda: Mobile Money Dominates Uganda's Shs 9.6 Trillion Remittance Market

Uganda's remittance market is undergoing a major transformation toward digital financial services, with the Bank of Uganda reporting that 73% of all inbound remittances are now… Read more »

Uganda: Danish Companies Eye Uganda's Agriculture and Manufacturing Sectors

Denmark is intensifying efforts to expand its commercial engagement in Uganda, with plans to attract new investments and strengthen support for existing Danish businesses operating… Read more »

Uganda: Seven Dead in Multi-Vehicle Crash On Jinja-Kampala Highway

At least seven people were killed in a multi-vehicle accident this morning at Kinoni along the Jinja-Kampala highway in Mabira. Read more »

East Africa: Nema Halts Illegal Construction On Lake Victoria Shoreline in Munyonyo

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered the immediate restoration of a degraded lake-shore protection zone on the protected lake-shore zone in Mulungu… Read more »

Uganda: Beyond Cars and Homes - Statewide Insurance Ushers in a New Era With Landmark Dog Insurance Cover

For decades, insurance in Uganda has been synonymous with protecting bricks and mortar, four-wheeled investments, and human life. But what about the four-legged family members… Read more »

Africa: Journalists Across Africa Invited to Apply for the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme

In September 2025, MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), launched the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme… Read more »

Uganda: BoU Signs Shs592bn Contract With Euro Gold Refinery

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has signed a contract with two local companies including Euro Gold Refinery to commence the supply of gold under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. Read more »

Uganda: France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams

The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space - Museveni

President Museveni has announced that Uganda is set to launch two new satellites into space as part of efforts to strengthen security, environmental monitoring, and communications. Read more »

Uganda: Aptech Returns in Uganda With New Future-Ready Tech Campus in Kampala

Aptech Limited, a global leader in learning solutions with a presence in over 200 cities worldwide, today announced its official return to Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Clays Returns to Profitability With Shs142m

Uganda Clays Limited has staged a return to profitability in the 2025 financial year, posting a net profit of Shs142 million--a sharp recovery from a net loss of Shs4.95 billion… Read more »

Uganda: Students Urged to Embrace Volunteer Work to Tackle Unemployment

Students have been encouraged to take up voluntary work to build practical skills and improve their employability, as experts warn that academic qualifications alone are no longer… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms

The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has warned young people against falling victim to fraudulent labour export schemes, saying many are losing… Read more »

Uganda: Moneylenders Push Back Against 'Predator' Label, Admit Internal Abuse and Call for Policy Reset

Uganda's moneylending industry is pushing back against what it calls a sustained campaign of public vilification, even as its own leaders concede that rogue operators within the… Read more »

Uganda: CSOs Warn Debt-Heavy Budget Threatens Service Delivery

The Executive Director of Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), Julius Mukunda, has expressed concern over the government's budget allocation for the 2026/2027 financial… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Races to Complete Roads, Hospital Projects Ahead of Financial Year Deadline

Ntungamo District is racing against time to complete critical development projects, including the renovation of Itojo General Hospital, upgrades to several schools, and the… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Unveils Alternative Budget, Warns of 'Illusion' of Economic Growth

The Opposition has released a stark alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, warning that the country's apparent economic growth masks deep fiscal strain and a shrinking… Read more »