September 10, 2023
Uganda: Army to Deploy Satellite in the Space, Says Museveni
President Museveni has said the Ugandan army, UPDF will soon join other countries to deploy "eyes" in the space in form of a satellites. Read more »
Uganda: Kayunga MP to Hold Demo Over Untarmacked Road
The Member of Parliament for Bbaale County in Kayunga district, Charles Tebandeke has informed police of his intention to demonstrate over failure by government to fulfill its… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Advisor Warns Ugandans Against Unlicenced Labour Export Companies
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs Hajji Abbey Walusimbi, has urged Ugandan migrant workers and those seeking employment abroad, to avoid falling into the trap of… Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Uganda, South Africa Urged to Remove Visa Barriers to Enhance Trade Relations
Delegates and private sector players attending the Uganda-South Africa Trade and Investment Summit have joined forces to call upon the governments of both nations to eliminate visa… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Uganda: Kampala Roads to Be Closed Tomorrow As Museveni Celebrates 79th Birthday
Several roads in Kampala will tomorrow be inaccessible to motorists as President Museveni celebrates his 79th birthday at Kololo independence grounds. Read more »
Uganda: New Insurance Product Targets Boda Boda Riders, Passengers
For just shs6000 a month or shs 72,000 a year, passengers who use Safe Boda as a means of transport will be assured of up to shs1 million in insurance cover, in case of an accident… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Mounts Charm Offensive for South African Investors to Uganda
President Museveni has made a case for Uganda as a favourable and profitable investment destination with many untapped opportunities, asking South African investors to exploit this… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Uganda: Govt Says It Is Powerless to Stop Fuel Price Hike
The Ministry of Energy has told parliament that the government has no control over the escalating fuel prices that have rocked the country in recent weeks. Read more »
Uganda: High Cost of Constructing City Roads Should Be Blamed On Traffic Jam, Says KCCA
KCCA has defended the cost of constructing Kampala roads being higher than others saying traffic jam in the city has seen contractors spend more time transporting materials to… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda-South Africa Discuss Value Addition At Trade and Investment Summit
The Uganda, South Africa trade and investment summit organized by the Government of Uganda, MTN Group, Absa Bank Uganda and various South African owned business entities has… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Uganda: Urban View Apartments - Ultra Luxurious Residential Project Unveiled in Kulambiro
Private real estate developers, Edifice Properties Limited, has unveiled its latest luxurious residential project, Urban view apartments for sale in Kulambiro, a Kampala suburb. Read more »
Uganda: Relief as Buses Are Allowed to Resume Using Katonga Bridge
Roads body, UNRA has allowed buses to resume using Katonga Bridge along the Kampala-Masaka highway. Read more »
Uganda: Experts Say Cloud Storage Is the Future
Technology keeps evolving and with each update comes a better way to perform a task. Read more »
Uganda: How to Boost Employee Productivity With Healthy Workplace Policies And Culture
Enhancing work-life balance in the workplace is crucial for employee well-being, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. Read more »
Uganda: Verification of World Bank Funded USMID Projects Kicks Off
A week-long inter agency inspection of World Bank funded infrastructure projects in six mid-western local governments is under way. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Uganda: Unlocking Finance, Trade, Investment, and Empowering Refugee Women
The Uganda Economic Forum, themed "Unlocking Opportunities" in finance, investment, and trade, all eyes turned to a pivotal topic: "Economic Opportunities for Refugee Women." Read more »
Uganda: President's Mineral Export Ban Threatens Thousands of Livelihoods, Tin Processing Plant
A ban imposed by President Yoweri Museveni on the export of unrefined minerals threatens to end a once-thriving tin processing plant, putting the livelihoods of thousands at risk. Read more »
Uganda: Fuel Prices Hike Alarms Transporters, Public
Transport operators have raised concerns over the increasing fuel prices, and asked the government to intervene. Read more »
Uganda: Kin Kariisa Addresses Unaa Convention As Next Media Goes Global
Next Media CEO, Kin Kariisa was among the speakers as the UNAA Convention and Trade Expo Dallas entered its third day. Read more »
August 31, 2023
Uganda: Fuel Price Hikes, School Fees Catch Parliament Attention
Parliament has requested the government to provide updates on its efforts to address the recent surge in fuel prices that have affected the nation over the past week. Read more »
August 30, 2023
Uganda: New Financial Intelligence Authority Boss Asked to Get Uganda Off Grey List
The State Minister for Finance in charge of general duties, Henry Musasizi has asked Samuel Were Wandera, the Financial Intelligence Authority(FIA) Executive Director to help… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Uganda: Traffic at Entebbe Airport Hits New Highs
Entebbe International Airport experienced a significant surge in international passenger traffic, with a total of 185,253 passengers in July 2023. Read more »
Uganda: U.S.$1 Billion Project to Help 12,000 Smallholder Farmers Access Finance for Irrigation Technology
Over 12000 smallholder farmers across the country are set to benefit from a newly launched climate adaptation project by the East African Grain Council Read more »
Uganda: Livelihoods of Low Income Earners Threatened As New Trade Order Take Effect in Jinja City
The newly established trade order in Jinja City is casting a shadow over the lives of low-income earners who have relied on operating kiosks along various streets in the city. Read more »
August 28, 2023
East Africa: Kenya Seeks Help From Uganda to Tackle Power Crisis After 20-Hour Power Outage At Nairobi Airport
Kenya Power, the national electric utility company in Kenya, has reached out to Uganda for assistance in restoring imported electricity to address the power crisis in the country. Read more »