Uganda: Uganda to Take in 27,000 More Refugees

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that Uganda is preparing to receive an additional 27,000 refugees in the 2026/2027 financial year, further cementing the… Read more »

Uganda: Single Mothers Position As 'Untapped Economic Engine' in Bold Call for Structural Inclusion

Single mothers in Uganda are increasingly asserting their role as a driving force in the country's economic future, rejecting long-standing narratives that frame them as dependents… Read more »

Uganda: Budget Priorities Top Agenda As NRM Caucus Meets Museveni

The Spokesperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus and Kagoma North Member of Parliament, Alex Brandon Kintu, has outlined the key agenda items ahead… Read more »

Uganda: Kimosho Raises Alarm Over Road Safety Crisis

Dan Kimosho, the Member of Parliament for Kazo County, has issued a strong warning over the state of road safety in Uganda, highlighting systemic failures in driver education, law… Read more »

Uganda: NGOs and Taxes - The Truth Behind 'Non-Profit' Myth

When most people hear the term NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation), they tend to think of impact--community projects, humanitarian efforts, and driving social change. Read more »

Uganda: Ecobank Uganda, Red Cross Rally Corporate Leaders to Support Initiative to Keep Girls in School

Ecobank Uganda Limited, in partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society has hosted a CEO Fundraiser Breakfast that brought together corporate leaders, development partners, and… Read more »

Uganda: High Smartphone Costs Lock Millions of Ugandans Out of Digital Economy

In the bustling market of Luwero, tomato farmer Nantongo Robina carefully lays out her fresh produce, hoping for a good day's sales. Read more »

Uganda: URA, Manufacturers Association Roll Out Regional Tax Clinics to Boost Compliance

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), in partnership with the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), has launched a series of regional tax clinics aimed at strengthening tax… Read more »

Uganda: Pride Bank Launches Structured Mortgage Loan to Boost Property Ownership in Uganda

Pride Bank Limited has launched a new structured mortgage product aimed at expanding access to property ownership and real estate investment in Uganda, as demand for affordable and… Read more »

East Africa: Is Uganda Ready for Dr Muganga's One-Laptop-Per-Child Policy?

A powerful open letter from Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga has ignited one of the most intense national debates on education and technology in recent… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda International Fashion Week Returns, Targets Youth Jobs, Women Empowerment

Uganda International Fashion Week will return this June, from 22 to 27, at Kampala Serena Hotel, ending a six-year break and signalling a renewed push to grow the country's fashion… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF,Somali Forces Rehabilitate Key Supply Route in Somalia

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), together with the Somali National Army (SNA), have… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo-Rukungiri Road - Chaos On the Highway As Potholes Threaten Lives

Motorists, cyclists, and boda boda riders along the Ntungamo-Rukungiri road are facing daily hazards as deep potholes, eroded sections, and gaping gullies make the highway nearly… Read more »

Uganda: Three Killed in Kaabong Mining Tunnel Collapse

Three people have died following a mining accident in Sokodu Village in Kaabong after a tunnel collapsed and buried them underground. Read more »

Uganda: My Annual Letter - a Story of Hope - 3200 Opportunities for African Entrepreneurs

Dear friends, Read more »

Djibouti: Djibouti Breaks Ground On Largest Residential Project in Nation's History

President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Monday led the groundbreaking for Salaam City, the largest residential development in Djibouti's history, marking a significant step in the… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Smartphone Economy Still Out of Reach for Many

Uganda's digital economy is growing at an unprecedented pace, driven by mobile technology, e-commerce, and digital financial services. Yet, even as government and private sector… Read more »

Uganda: New Door to the Future Opens As Kiteezi Gets Digital Hub

A new chapter of hope, learning, and opportunity has begun in Kiteezi with the launch of a modern Digital Hub at the Samaritan Family Life Centre, an initiative of International… Read more »

Djibouti: Salaam City Set to Begin Construction As Djibouti's Largest Residential Site

- President Ismail Omar Guelleh is scheduled to preside over a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for Salaam City, a residential project slated to become the largest housing… Read more »

Uganda: Can Uganda Revive a Collapsed Cargo Lifeline?

Once a vital artery for regional trade, cargo transport on Lake Victoria has dwindled from handling nearly a third of Uganda's imports and exports to almost negligible levels,… Read more »

Uganda: Norland Marks Seven Years With Bold Franchise Launch and Wellness Pitch

Norland International Uganda marked its seventh anniversary on Saturday with a high-energy celebration that blended recognition, business ambition and a renewed push into the… Read more »

Uganda: The Fastest Road to a $500bn Uganda Starts in the Classroom

Your Excellency, Read more »

Uganda: Nakalema Warns Parental Absence, Social Media Threaten Uganda's Youth

Col Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, has warned that the growing absence of parents in children's lives is putting Uganda's youth at risk, with… Read more »

Uganda: Kabaka Urges Youth to Use Tiktok Responsibly

Kabaka Ronald Mutebi has called on his subjects, particularly young people, to use TikTok responsibly by sharing accurate information on religion, development, and civic matters… Read more »

Uganda: Kyambogo Flooding Cuts Off Jinja Highway

Traffic along Kyambogo on the busy Jinja Highway was thrown into disarray Wednesday morning after heavy rainfall cut off sections of the road, leaving motorists stranded and… Read more »