August 10, 2023
Uganda: MP Basalirwa - God Will Help Us Survive, We Were Created By Him, Not World Bank
The Member of Parliament for Bugiri Municipality Asuman Basalirwa has lambasted the World Bank for expressing double standards after the institution banned Uganda from seeking any… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Uganda: Media Owners Warn of Serious Job Losses If Presidential Directive on Govt Adverts Not Reconsidered
Media owners have warned that if the government directive on limiting advertising to Uganda Broadcasting Services and New Vision stands, hundreds of people stand to lose their… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Will Develop Without World Bank - Museveni
President Museveni has insisted that Uganda will do with or without the support of the World Bank. Read more »
Uganda: Wamala Warns Ugandans Using the Lake in August to Be Extra Vigilant
The Minister of Works, Transport, and Communication, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has warned the public to be cautious while using Lake Victoria especially at night during the three months… Read more »
Uganda: Tanzania Offers Ugandan Shippers 30-Days Free Storage Period
Port Authorities are key stakeholders in facilitating trade and creating competitive markets/economies. Read more »
Uganda: Funding Pause 'To Protect Sexual and Gender Minority Groups' - World Bank
The World Bank Group has said it will pause public financing to Uganda over the country's adoption of the Anti-Homosexuality law. Read more »
Uganda: Hima Cement Skills-up 3,000 Masons in Countrywide Builders' Workshops
Hima Cement Limited has concluded a series of builders' workshops conducted across the country by industry experts over the last three months in which 3000 masons got training on… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Arrive in Uganda for G-25 Africa Coffee Summit
The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Her Excellency, Sahle-Work Zewde has today arrived in Uganda ahead of the second G-25 Africa Coffee Summit. Read more »
Uganda: URA Calls for Private Sector Cooperation to Hit Shs 29.7 Trillion Revenue Target
The Uganda Revenue Authority has called for cooperation by the private sector in closing revenue leakages if the organisation is to hit its revenue targets. Read more »
Uganda: How Prepared Is Your Media House for Ai?
AI has been around for some time now, but its use in the media industry is still relatively new. As the technology continues to evolve and become more accessible, media houses are… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Uganda: Next Radio Completes FM Signal Upgrade, Expanding Reach to 80km Radius
Next Radio has recently accomplished its FM signal upgrade, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance the listening experience for its audience. With this upgrade,… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Uganda: Experts Predict Minimal Impact On Internet Costs Despite Government Reduction
The recent announcement by the government to reduce the cost of internet services may not have a significant impact due to the low internet penetration and connectivity in the… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Uganda: Govt Launches Agriculture Mobilisation Campaign After Museveni Policy Proposals
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has officially started the government's agriculture mobilisation campaign in Mityana and Mubende Districts, in response to President Museveni's six… Read more »
East Africa: Five More Bodies Recovered After Lake Victoria Boat Accident
Five more bodies have been recovered by a combined force of the UPDF and Police marine units as well as local fishermen as the search for missing persons who were aboard a boat… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Minister Asks Vendors to Respect Presidential Directive On City Markets
The Minister of Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, has urged vendors from Bugolobi and Nakawa Markets to comply with a presidential directive to have market masters from KCCA oversee the… Read more »
Uganda: Rehabilitation Works for Tororo-Gulu Railway Kick Off
The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen Katumba Wamala, has urged the local community in Tororo district to refrain from vandalizing railway lines and instead support government… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Uganda: Families Await Recovery of Loved Ones' Bodies After Lake Victoria Boat Tragedy
A scene of heart-wrenching emotion, desperation, and tears unfolded at the Kasenyi landing site, where over 50 individuals, comprising friends and families of the missing persons,… Read more »
Uganda: We Are Not Splitting FDC, We Shall Fight Within, Says Ssemujju's Faction
A group of opposition Forum for Democratic Change members opposed to the leadership of Patrick Amuriat and Nandala Mafabi have said they are not going to allow the party to split… Read more »
Uganda: Authorities Crack Down on Dangerous Tyres in Kampala
Over 500 substandard tyres worth Shs 150 million have been seized from traders in downtown Kampala. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: MTN Uganda Launches 5G Network
In a significant stride towards the technological future, MTN Uganda, the leading telecom operator in the country, has unveiled its pioneering 5G network. Read more »
Uganda: Child Labour Remains Uganda's Unspoken Dirty Secret
Child labour is a major problem in Uganda, with an estimated 2.2 million children under the age of 18 working in hazardous conditions. Read more »
Uganda: 20 Confirmed Dead in Lake Victoria Boat Accident
Twenty(20) people have been confirmed dead after a boat they were traveling in capsized in Lake Victoria on Wednesday morning. Read more »
Uganda: Scores Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes on Lake Victoria
An unknown number of people is feared to have died after a boat on which they were travelling capsized on Lake Victoria in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Uganda: Museveni Woos Japanese Companies to Invest in Value Addition for Ugandan Products
President Museveni has received the Foreign Affairs Minister of Japan, Hayashi Yoshimasa with his delegation at State house, Entebbe. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: Three Trade Ministry Officials Arrested Over SHS 357 Million Fuel Card Forgery
Additional reporting by David Ijjo Read more »