February 19
Uganda: Banks Want Harsher Punishments for Fraudsters
The Uganda Bankers' Association (UBA) has proposed stiffer and painful penalties for individuals involved in financial fraud. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Uganda: Tororo Fertiliser Project Faces Uncertainty As Partial Production Resumes Briefly
The Tororo Sukulu phosphate project, which recently rekindled hopes with a partial production restart, has once again shuttered its operations, leaving the district's residents… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Uganda: Unpaid Salaries Worry Busia Teachers As Xmas Looms
A crisis is unfolding in Busia district as a significant number of secondary school teachers face severe financial hardship, unable to make their way home for the holidays due to… Read more »
Uganda: Revolutionizing Teso's Cassava Landscape
In the heart of Teso's vast cassava fields, a revolutionary movement is sweeping through, driven by the relentless spirit of local farmers determined to turn their abundant cassava… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Uganda: Local Governments Body Welcomes Proposed Amendments to Public Finance Management Act
The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) has expressed its support for the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management Act, stating that it will enhance government… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Uganda: Coca-Cola Wins Top Taxpayer Award
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU)'s major contribution to the economy and its outstanding commitment to tax compliance and ethical practices has placed the company as the overall… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Unveils Ambitious Energy Transition Plan At COP28
Uganda showcased its unwavering commitment to combating climate change by launching the Energy Transition Plan (ETP) at the Uganda Pavilion in collaboration with the International… Read more »
Uganda: Ura Urges Housing Sector Players On Tax Compliance
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has called upon stakeholders in the housing sector to diligently maintain their rental tax records to prevent clashes with tax authorities during… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges East African Judges to Combat Corruption, Embrace Technology
President Yoweri Museveni has called upon the East African magistrates and judges to collaborate on eliminating corruption within the region's judiciaries. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Launches the Energy Transition Plan At COP28
In a resounding declaration of commitment to combating climate change, Uganda took center stage at COP28 in Dubai, revealing an ambitious Energy Transition Plan (ETP) crafted in… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament's Budget Committee Rejects Controversial Shs7 Trillion Supplementary Budget Proposal
The Parliament Budget Committee has found itself at odds over the supplementary budget proposed by Finance Minister Henry Musasizi, revealing a staggering increase from shs3.5… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Uganda: State House Raises Eyebrows Over Supplementary Budget
In a surprising move last week, State Minister for General Duties in the Ministry of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented a supplementary budget of 3.5 trillion shillings for… Read more »
Uganda: COP28 - Uganda Inks Deal for 105MW Solar Energy Plant
Uganda has made strides in achieving its renewable energy targets by signing a Memorandum of Understanding that will see a UAE company construct a 150MW solar energy plant in the… Read more »
Uganda: Multichoice Uganda Launches GOtv Streaming App
MultiChoice Uganda has launched GOtv Stream, a streaming platform that provides GOtv customers with a complimentary value-added service that allows them to watch or download shows,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Writes to Biden Over AGOA
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met and held discussions with the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to Uganda, H.E William W. Popp at State House Entebbe. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Uganda: Absa Uganda Receives Five Accolades At Euromoney Cash Management Survey
Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised with multiple accolades from the 22nd annual survey Euromoney Cash Management Survey. Read more »
Uganda: Soroti Fruit Factory Resumes Orange Crushing
Soroti Fruit Factory, Teju, has rekindled its orange crushing operations, purchasing an astonishing one million tons of oranges from local farmers. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Uganda: Stanbic Bank Appoints Ronald Makata As New Chief Finance, Value Management Officer
Ronald Makata has been named new Chief Finance and Value Management Officer for Stanbic Bank Uganda replacing Abraham Ongenge. Read more »
December 01, 2023
Uganda: Nyombi Thembo Assumes Office As New UCC Executive Director
Former ICT Minister, Nyombi Thembo has officially assumed office as the new Executive Director for the Uganda Communications Commission(UCC). Read more »
December 04, 2023
Uganda: Ugandans Urged to Embrace Digital Banking to Spur Country's Economic Growth
In the era of digital revolution, financial experts and banking leaders are advocating for a widespread adoption of digital banking opportunities as a means to minimize risks… Read more »
Uganda: Farmers Frustrated As Tea Prices Go Down
In the face of plummeting prices for both green leaf and processed tea in Uganda's auction market, farmers are left frustrated and contemplating uprooting their crops. Read more »
Uganda: UNDP, Agriculture Ministry Join Forces to Empower Women in Karamoja
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the India-Brazil-South Africa Fund, have launched the Karamoja green belt… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Uganda: Govt Seeks Approval for Shs3.5trillion Borrowing to Addressing Funding Gaps
The government has tabled a supplementary schedule requesting parliamentary approval for a shs3.5 trillion borrowing plan. Read more »
Uganda: Public Service Commission Raises Alarm Over Political Interference in Karamoja Recruitment Process
The Public Service Commission has sounded an alarm regarding political interference in the human resource recruitment process in Karamoja, expressing grave concerns over the hiring… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Not Well Positioned to Exploit AfCFTA Benefits, Experts Say
Experts have warned that Uganda is currently not positioned well to exploit the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Read more »