March 08
Uganda: KCCA Distances Self From Latest Demolition of Part of St.Balikuddembe Market
KCCA has distanced self from the razing down of structures which form part of St.Balikuddembe Market, one of the biggest markets in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Babalanda Calls for Faith and Resilience Among Women
The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has called on women across Uganda to strengthen their faith, remain resilient in the face of challenges, and continue… Read more »
Uganda: Rising Vandalism Undermines Uganda's Electricity Reliability, Warns UETCL
Uganda's electricity sector has made significant strides, with the national grid now spanning 5,295 kilometers and electricity access reaching approximately 57% of the population. Read more »
March 05
Uganda: Alupo Urges Universities to Embrace Competence-Based Curriculum, Ai
Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged universities to integrate the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) into their academic programmes in order to produce graduates equipped with… Read more »
Uganda: Irene Birungi Urges Youth to Pursue Opportunities With Confidence
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Presidential CEO Forum, Irene Birungi Mugisha, has encouraged young people to act on their ambitions and pursue opportunities with… Read more »
Uganda: I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series Returns With Shs796m Boost, New Format
The fourth edition of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series was officially launched on Tuesday, March 3, during a press briefing held at the Kingdom Kampala headquarters of I&M… Read more »
Uganda: Nakawa Car Bond Dealers Protest Eviction Order Over Kampala-Jinja Highway Road Reserve
Car dealers operating roadside bonds along the Kampala-Jinja Highway in the areas of Nakawa, Kireka and Banda have protested an eviction directive issued by the Ministry of Works… Read more »
Uganda: IGG Orders 20 Mbale City Officials to Refund Shs66.5m in Irregular Salary Payments
The Inspectorate of Government has directed the Town Clerk of Mbale City to recover more than Shs66 million from 20 city officials who were irregularly overpaid due to payroll… Read more »
Uganda: FIA Intensifies Regulation of Virtual Assets to Curb Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing
The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) is intensifying efforts to regulate virtual assets and curb financial crimes as digital currencies gain wider use in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Key Suspect in Ongoing Vehicle Theft Operation
Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested a key suspect in an ongoing operation targeting theft of motor vehicle parts, including side mirrors and grills, as well as phone… Read more »
Uganda: Two Killed in Bus-Noah Collision On Mbarara-Bushenyi Road
Two people have been confirmed dead following a road accident on Thursday evening along the Mbarara-Bushenyi highway at Kantojo Village in Rwentuha Town Council, Bushenyi District. Read more »
Uganda: Exim Bank Launches Vehicle and Asset Financing Facility to Boost Business Growth
Exim Bank Uganda has launched a new Vehicle and Asset Financing Facility designed to help businesses and individuals access funding for vehicles, machinery and other productive… Read more »
Uganda: Rukungiri Deploys 210 Health Extension Workers to Strengthen Grassroots Healthcare
The Ministry of Health Uganda has commissioned 210 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Rukungiri District in a move aimed at bridging the gap between communities and… Read more »
Uganda: World Bank Begins Review of Ugift Programme to Strengthen Public Investment and Local Service Delivery
The World Bank has launched an Implementation Completion and Results Report (ICR) mission to review the performance of the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers Programme for… Read more »
Uganda: Stanbic's Bancassurance Leadership Praised for Advancing Financial Inclusion
The Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda, Ibrahim Lubega Kaddunabbi, has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for pioneering bancassurance and advancing… Read more »
Uganda: Trade Ministry Positions Uganda's Trade Sector to Drive $500bn Economy Target By 2040
KAMPALA -- The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has positioned the trade sector as a key driver in Uganda's ambition to grow its economy tenfold from about $50 billion… Read more »
March 03
Uganda: Fact Check - No, President Museveni Has Not Launched an Investment Platform Paying Ugandans Millions Monthly
Social media posts and sponsored adverts on Instagram and WhatsApp claiming that President Yoweri Museveni has launched a government-backed investment platform promising up to Shs… Read more »
Uganda: Bharti Airtel Founder Sunil Mittal Receives Gsma's Rare Lifetime Honour
The GSMA has conferred a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, in recognition of his transformative role in reshaping… Read more »
Uganda: Two Arrested in Lamwo Over Organised Motorcycle Theft Syndicate Linked to Violent Lira Robbery
Police in Lamwo District have arrested two suspected members of an organised motorcycle theft syndicate believed to be operating across northern Uganda, as investigations intensify… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Babalanda Warns Against Fake RDC Jobs As Police Arrest Two
Police in Kampala have arrested two people accused of extorting money from a job seeker under the guise of securing him an appointment as an Assistant RDC. Read more »
Uganda: NSSF Gives Employers Two Months to Remit Withheld Workers' Funds
The National Social Security Fund Uganda (NSSF) has given non-compliant employers a two-month deadline to remit outstanding workers' contributions or face legal action. Read more »
Uganda: Police Say Election Constables Fully Paid
Police in Moroto have clarified that all Special Police Constables recruited to support security during the 2026 general elections have received their full payment. Read more »
Uganda: Child Dies in Boda Boda Crash in Nabilatuk
A five-year-old child, Lomongin Nakwayen, has died following a road accident involving a boda boda rider at Lokapel Junction along the Moroto-Nakapiripirit highway. Read more »
Uganda: NSSF Stake in MTN Uganda Hits Shs1.2tn As Shares Soar
MTN Uganda's robust performance on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has significantly boosted the wealth of its largest local shareholders, including the National Social… Read more »
Uganda: MP-Elect's Vehicle Torched in Sembabule
Tension has gripped residents of Kyebongotoko Village in Mitete Sub-county, Sembabule District, after unknown assailants set ablaze a vehicle belonging to Mawogola County Member of… Read more »
