Uganda: Government, Business Leaders Pledge Continuity of Essential Services During Elections

Government ministries, departments and agencies, together with private sector leaders, have pledged that essential services and economic activities will continue uninterrupted… Read more »

Uganda: Nema Cracks Down On Illegal Sand Mining in Mukono

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has conducted a major operation targeting illegal sand mining in Nakonge, Katosi Town Council, Mukono District. Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Reassures of Uninterrupted Power Service During Elections

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has dismissed a social media notice claiming that electricity and internet services would be disrupted during the… Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Urges Customers to Buy Power Units Early Ahead of Elections

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has advised customers on prepaid meters to purchase electricity units in advance to avoid potential disruptions during… Read more »

Uganda: Why What You 'Feed' Your Engine Matters

A car is rarely just a machine. For most of us, it is a daily partner, helping us to navigate early morning commutes, school runs, traffic jams, and the occasional long drive that… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Railways Corporation Outlines Vision for Regional Transport Leadership By 2040

The Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), Benon M. Kajuna, has reaffirmed the corporation's commitment to transforming rail and marine transport as a cornerstone… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Katumba Explains Uganda's Road Development Strategy

The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has outlined the government's long-term strategy to develop Uganda's transport infrastructure, emphasizing its… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Gold Exports Hit Record Shs21.1 Trillion As New Industry Players Drive Sector Growth

Uganda has emerged as one of Africa's fastest-rising gold exporters, with export earnings from the precious metal reaching a record US$5.8 billion (about Shs21.1 trillion) in the… Read more »

Uganda: Over 25,000km of Roads Maintained Since 2023, Works Ministry Official Says

Government has maintained more than 25,000 kilometres of roads across the country since 2023, significantly improving transport infrastructure and citizen mobility, according to… Read more »

Uganda: In 2026, Growth Belongs to Businesses That Master Tax

As businesses pursue expansion in 2026, tax is emerging as one of the most underestimated strategic risks facing organisations today. Read more »

Uganda: Beyond the Numbers - Tackling Teacher Absenteeism Through Smart Support, Not Blame in 2026

In 2025, reports that Namutumba District faces high teacher absenteeism and alleged recruitment of "incompetent teachers". Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Farmers Reap Big From Coffee As Incomes Rise

Coffee farming is steadily emerging as a key driver of household incomes in Kasese District, with farmers increasingly reporting improved livelihoods after embracing the crop. The… Read more »

Uganda: Zte Uganda Brings the Blade A36 - Affordable Innovation for Every Ugandan

ZTE, a global leader in telecommunications and mobile technology, continues to strengthen its footprint in Uganda with the introduction of the ZTE Blade A36, a feature-packed… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima Receives Four Motorcycles to Strengthen PDM, Emyooga and Extension Services

Hoima District has received four brand new motorcycles aimed at strengthening the implementation and monitoring of key government programmes, including the Parish Development Model… Read more »

Uganda: Bugolobi Residents Sue Sebutinde Over Multi-Storey Building, Cite Privacy Violations

Residents of Bugolobi have taken a dispute with International Criminal Court judge Justice Julia Sebutinde to the High Court, seeking orders to stop the construction of a… Read more »

Uganda: Man Shot Over Shs50,000 Debt

Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a 22-year-old man was shot by his neighbour following a disagreement over an unpaid debt of Shs50,000 in Nabilatuk District. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Hands Laptops to 176 District Communicators to Strengthen Grassroots Information Flow

The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has handed over laptops to 176 District Communication Officers in a move aimed at strengthening government information dissemination and… Read more »

Uganda: First Lady Calls for Women's Bank to Deepen Economic Empowerment

The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, has called on women to establish a women-led bank to consolidate gains in economic empowerment… Read more »

Uganda: Elections Loom, Yields Hold Steady - Experts Advise Investors to Stay the Course

As Uganda heads into the 2026 election period, economists and financial market experts are urging investors to remain calm and maintain a strategic approach, emphasizing that… Read more »

Uganda: Mubende Municipality Officials Remanded Over Market Extortion

The Magistrate's Court has remanded two Mubende Municipality officials to Kaweeri Prison over allegations of extorting money from vendors at Mubende Central Market. Read more »

Uganda: Next Creata - When Creativity Becomes a Career

Next Creata is kicking off the year with energy, ambition, and a bold vision for the future of young creatives. Read more »

Uganda: Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Over UPDF Impersonation, Inciting Tiktok Video

Security agencies have arrested a 20-year-old man accused of impersonating a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officer and making inciting statements in a video circulated on… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Lays Out Job Creation Strategy for West Nile NRM Leaders

President Museveni has outlined what he described as a solution to the challenge of unemployment, particularly among the youth in the West Nile sub-region. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Shilling Ranked World's Most Stable Currency - Ggoobi

The Shilling has emerged as the most stable currency in the world, outperforming the UK Pound Sterling and the Hong Kong dollar, according to Ramadhan Ggoobi, the Permanent… Read more »

Uganda: Traders Protest Evictions and Rent Hikes At Farmers Mall, Accuse Owner of Harassment

Traders operating at Farmers Mall have protested what they describe as unlawful eviction and persistent rent hikes, demanding that their shops be reopened following the… Read more »