July 04, 2023
Uganda: Govt Looking for New Investors After Oil Refinery Deal Hits Snag
Government is back to the drawing board to look for new investors for Uganda's $4.5 billion oil refinery after an agreement with American and Italian firms consortium expired last… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Uganda: African Countries Urged to Embrace E-Phyto Certificates to Compete Internationally
African Union member states have been urged to adopt and promote Electronic phytosanitary certificates (e-Phyto). Read more »
July 01, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: UPDF Constructs House for 80-Year-Old Man in DRC
The UPDF contingent in eastern DRC under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) peacekeeping mission has constructed a house for 80-year-old Mzee Sefuko Ghato of Amafiga… Read more »
July 02, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Ambassador Upbeat About Ties With Uganda, Urges Further Trade Cooperation
Ethiopia's Ambassador to Uganda, Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu has hailed the 'ever-growing' bilateral ties between the two countries. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Clays Announces Shs 450 Million Dividend Payout, Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plan
Uganda Clays Ltd on Friday, June 30th, declared a Shs 0.5 per share dividend payout to shareholders for the year ending 31st December 2022. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Uganda: We Will Achieve Revenue Targets With Digital Initiatives - Uganda Revenue Authority
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has said that digital interventions will help the Authority collect revenue better and achieve the next financial year's target with much ease. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Uganda: Smile Communications Explains Prolonged Outage - Blames ATC Uganda for 'Coercive Practices'
Smile Communications Uganda Limited, has apologised to its customers for what it says, was a prolonged outage, saying that the reasons for the outage were "beyond its control".… Read more »
June 29, 2023
East Africa: Uganda to Sell Power to South Sudan Despite Blackouts Back Home
Uganda will start selling power to neighbouring South Sudan, despite the blackouts back home. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Uganda: Mubaje Calls for Interest-Free Solutions to Poverty
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has applauded the Financial Institutions Amendment Bill, 2023, which aims to implement Islamic banking. Read more »
East Africa: Govt Enters Deal to Start Electricity Export to South Sudan
The Ugandan government has signed an agreement to start exporting electricity to South Sudan. Read more »
Uganda: Rotary, Uganda Baati Build Class Room Block for Nyamifura Primary School in Rukungiri
Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) through Safal Foundation a Corporate Social Initiative arm of the Safal group in partnership with Rotary Club of Kololo-Kampala have handed over an… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Closer to Activating Islamic Banking
Parliament has passed a series of Bills to harmonise issues relating to Islamic Banking products, only setting aside the Income Tax Amendment Bill for committee and government… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Oil Industry Flourishes - a Sneak Peek Into Kingfisher and Tilenga Projects
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June 25, 2023
Uganda: Gen Katumba Mounts Charm Offensive for Investment in Domestic Flights in Uganda
The Works and Transport Minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has asked investors that they should take advantage of the great opportunities and virginity of in Uganda's domestic… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Secures U.S.$120 Million Disbursement From IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of $120 million (Shs440 billion) to Uganda under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF). Read more »
Uganda: Airshow Excites At Opening Day of Uganda's Aviation Expo At Entebbe
Revelers were on Thursday left excited as Uganda's aviation expo organized by the Uganda Professional Pilots Association and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority(UCAA) kicked off at… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Uganda: At SHS 735,000, Digital Number Plates Are Too Expensive, Traders Say
Kampala City Traders Association, KACITA has blamed government for the rushed decision to implement digital number plates. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Rolls Out U.S.$127 Million Project to Support Women Enterprises
The Ugandan government has launched a $217 million approximately shs805 billion project named Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises(GROW) aimed at… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's Budget Charts a Course for Inclusive Growth
Uganda's commitment to inclusive growth has taken center stage in the pursuit ofsocial cohesion, poverty reduction, economic resilience, and improved governance. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Uganda: Kampala Court Orders Admin to Reinstate Member Ejected From Whats App Group
The Chief Magistrates Court in Makindye, Kampala has issued orders to the administrator of a Whats App group to reinstate a member who had previously been ejected from the group. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Uganda: Economy Is Moving Steadily, to Grow At 5.5 Percent, Says Minister Kasaija
The Minister for Finance, Matia Kasaija has hailed Uganda's economy as one that is resilient, noting that it is projected to grow at 5.5%. Read more »
Uganda: Navigating Debt Settlement, Debt Consolidation and a Path to Financial Resilience
In Uganda's ever-evolving economic landscape, individuals and businesses can often find themselves burdened with overwhelming debt. Managing multiple debts can be a daunting task,… Read more »
Uganda: No More Jokes With Standard Gauge Railway Construction, Says PS Ggoobi
The Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Ramathan Ggoobi has said government is ready to hit the ground running with the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway. Read more »
Uganda: How Artificial Intelligence Is Powering the Job Matching Industry in Uganda
In the last couple of years, artificial intelligence (A.I) has rapidly transformed every sector and the job matching industry is no different. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Uganda: Insurance Companies Gross Premiums Hit SHS1.4trillion
Uganda's insurance industry raised shs1.4 trillion in gross written premiums in the year 2022, the Insurance Regulatory Authority has said. Read more »