June 17
Uganda: Refactory's 10x Program Trains 2,500 Youth in Digital Skills, Boosting Employment Opportunities
Uganda's growing digital economy continues to create new opportunities for young people, but a persistent skills gap has left many struggling to access meaningful employment in the… Read more »
Uganda: Shs3.1 Bn Kitoba Seed School Construction Set to Begin in Hoima
The Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with Hoima District Local Government, has handed over the site for the construction of the Shs3.1 billion Kitoba Seed School in… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry Launches Real-Time Digital System to Track Maternal, Newborn Deaths
The Ministry of Health has launched a digital monitoring system that will enable health authorities to track maternal and newborn health data on a daily basis, replacing the… Read more »
Africa: Displaced Africans Generate Shs100 Trillion Annually in Untapped Economic Activity - Report
Africa's displaced population is generating an estimated $27 billion (about Shs100 trillion) in annual income, according to a new report by the Amahoro Coalition, which challenges… Read more »
June 16
Uganda: Kira Poultry Farmer Expands Flock From 200 Chicks to 7,000 After ONC Support
A poultry farmer in Kitukutwe Village, Kira Municipality, has expanded his enterprise from a small startup of 200 chicks into a thriving agribusiness with more than 7,000 chickens… Read more »
Uganda: From Hope to Weeds - Nebbi's Touted Alternative Market Turns Into Ghost Town
- Traders and private developers in Nebbi Municipality are counting losses worth millions of shillings after a council-backed alternative market project stalled, leaving investors… Read more »
Uganda: Law Society Calls for Sit-Down Strike
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has announced plans to hold a one-day sit-down strike on June 26, 2026, in what it says is a nationwide sensitisation exercise to draw attention to… Read more »
Uganda: Police Recover 80 Suspected Stolen Motorcycles in Kampala
Police in Kampala are investigating a suspected motorcycle theft and illegal resale network after recovering 80 motorcycles believed to have been stolen and concealed at a parking… Read more »
Uganda: Zambian Chief Justice Lauds Uganda's Specialised Courts, Digital Justice Reforms
Zambia's Chief Justice Mumba Malila has praised Uganda's Judiciary for its innovative approaches to justice delivery, particularly the establishment and operation of specialized… Read more »
Africa: Museveni Calls for African Political Integration to Strengthen Security and Economic Power
President Museveni has called for deeper political integration across East Africa and the wider African continent, saying it is essential for addressing future security threats and… Read more »
Uganda: World Bank, Finance Ministry Train Public Investment-Plus Teams On Inclusion
The World Bank, in partnership with Uganda's Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has intensified efforts to promote inclusiveness and safeguard against… Read more »
June 15
Uganda: Mityana Farm Employing Over 100 Locals Praised for Boosting Household Incomes
- A commercial agricultural enterprise in Kalangalo Sub-county, Mityana District, has been praised for creating employment for more than 100 local residents and improving household… Read more »
Uganda: Election Petitions Expose Multi-Billion Shilling Burden On Public Finances
- Uganda's post-election petition wave is drawing renewed scrutiny over the financial and governance costs of contested parliamentary seats, with analysts warning that taxpayers… Read more »
Uganda: Goldstar Insurance Retains Aa(ug) Rating As Revenue Grows 21 Percent
GoldStar Insurance Company Limited has retained its AA(UG) national-scale financial strength rating from GCR Ratings, reinforcing its position among Uganda's most stable general… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Proposes Tough Road Safety Reforms, Targets Vehicle Owners and Repeat Traffic Offenders
The government is considering sweeping road safety reforms that could fundamentally change how traffic offences are enforced in Uganda, with vehicle owners, public transport… Read more »
Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Sparks Fear Among Livestock Farmers in Sembabule
Livestock farmers in Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District, are grappling with a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak that has affected cattle in several communities, raising fears… Read more »
June 14
Uganda: Mityana Leaders Crack Down On Reckless Driving As Fatal Crashes Spark Public Outcry
Leaders in Mityana District have issued a stern warning to affluent young motorists commonly known as "Basayika," urging them to abandon reckless driving practices that residents… Read more »
June 12
Uganda: Kasaija Hands Over Finance Ministry After 15 Years
Veteran politician Matia Kasaija has officially handed over the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development after 15 years at its helm, bringing to a… Read more »
Uganda: Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says Ura
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has acknowledged that public concerns over government spending are making tax collection more difficult, as taxpayers increasingly demand… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Byamukama Inspects Progress On Mityana-Mubende Highway Works
The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has inspected ongoing construction works on the 86-kilometre Mityana-Mubende Highway, a major infrastructure project… Read more »
Uganda: Persons With Albinism Call for Increased Employment Opportunities in Public Sector
Persons with albinism have called on government to take a leading role in ending discrimination by increasing employment opportunities for them in public institutions. Read more »
Uganda: Government Raises Wage Bill to Shs9.7 Trillion in 2026/27 Budget
Government has increased funding for public sector salaries to Shs9.7 trillion in the 2026/27 national budget, marking one of the key spending priorities in the newly approved… Read more »
Uganda: After 11-Year Wait, Construction of Shs20 Billion Wakiso Market Finally Begins
The long-awaited construction of Wakiso Central Daily Market has finally commenced, 11 years after President Museveni first pledged to establish a modern market for traders in the… Read more »
Uganda: Rock Boom Hands Over First Toyota Noah in Boom Kyakala Season 3
Energy drink brand Rock Boom Energy Drink has handed over the first Toyota Noah vehicle in its ongoing Boom Kyakala Season 3 promotion, underscoring the campaign's promise to… Read more »
Uganda: Centenary Bank Commits Shs200m for This Year's Masaza Cup Tournament
Centenary Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and youth empowerment through sports by announcing a sponsorship package worth Shs200 million for the 22nd… Read more »
