April 25, 2023
Uganda: At Least Shs 1 Billion Budgeted for Local Govts to Maintain Roads
Following a presidential directive, government has allocated each district and municipality Shs1 billion for maintenance of roads outside the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)… Read more »
Uganda: Experts Call for More Funding to Market Uganda to Global Consumers
With tourism becoming the country's largest foreign exchange earner, the government has been urged to increase funding in the marketing of the sector and also improving some of the… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Uganda: Applications Open in Uganda for Visa Everywhere Initiative for Fintech Startups
Applications are now open in Uganda for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation competition that sees startups pitch their innovative… Read more »
Africa: Swangz Avenue Announces Plan to Expand in Africa
Julius Kyazze, the CEO of Swangz Avenue announced their expansion of the audio and film production house as well as artist management company to different countries on the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Donates Shs300m Million Court Award to Build NRM House
President Museveni has donated the shs300 million court reward from a defamation story by Daily Monitor to his ruling NRM party. Read more »
Uganda: A Career Under Review - Keith Muhakanizi
As the sun sets on an era in Uganda economic leadership, the long shadow cast by Keith Muhakanizi is no more and those of us left behind can now look at the legacy he has left… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Uganda: Surviving Kampala Potholes - Tips for Safe Car Driving and Maintenance
Since the beginning of this week, Twitter in Uganda has been awash with photos of Kampala roads having potholes of every depth, width, shape, and degree of road user damage in what… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Revenue Authority to Improve Clearance of Imports
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is to consider mechanisms of relaxing import clearance procedures to facilitate trade and support importers. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Uganda: Potholes Are Here to Stay - We Have No Money, Says KCCA's Kisaka
KCCA Executive Director has defended herself over the state of affairs in the country's capital, saying they don't have funds to fix potholes that have eaten up Kampala. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Uganda: Roads Body Acquires New Mobile Station Trucks for Road Maintenance
Roads body, UNRA has acquired a fleet of new mobile station trucks that will be used in road maintenance operations across the country. Read more »
Uganda: Wildlife Authority Optimistic of Record High Visits to National Parks This Year
Uganda Wildlife Authority has said it is optimistic the number of visitors to Uganda's national parks will hit a record high this year. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Uganda: Crane Bank Ghosts Return to Haunt Dfcu in New Case
Six years after Cranes Bank was acquired by Dfcu bank, the ghosts of the former have returned to haunt the buyers after a new battle in regards the mortgages that Dfcu says it… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Injects Shs 200 Billion for Rehabilitation of Tororo - Gulu Metre Gauge Railway
The Government through the Ministry of Works and Transport has injected Shs 199.9 billion for rehabilitation of Tororo - Gulu metre gauge railway. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Uganda: DFCU Bank Reiterates Support to NGOs
Dfcu bank has organized a breakfast meeting in which it reiterated its support to Non Governmental Organisations in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Mak Lubricant Enters the Market With a Bang As It Promises Longer Lasting Service
A new oil on the market has promised longer servicing life while helping to conserve the environment. Read more »
Uganda: Majority of Ugandans Say Cost of Health Insurance Is High - Study
A study conducted by the Insurance Regulatory Authority(IRA) has found out that majority of Ugandans think the premiums they pay for health insurance is high. Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Launches Equi-Mama for Women in Business As Bank Opens 50th Branch
Equity Bank Uganda has launched a women-based product dubbed Equi-mama. The product is a transformative credit facility designed to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of women in… Read more »
Uganda: How to Enjoy AC in Your Car Without Burning Too Much Fuel
Next time you get into a brutally hot vehicle that's been sitting in the sun, be sure to thank the inventor of car air conditioning. It's an amazing system that effectively creates… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Uganda: How Maser Group Doubled Its Market Share Globally in Quarter Four of Financial Year 2022 Under Suri's Leadership
Maser Group which is focused on disrupting Africa's consumer electronic market with low-cost high-quality products offering has released its financial results for the year 2022,… Read more »
Uganda: Judiciary Explains Need for Armored Cars for Judges
The Judiciary Permanent Secretary , Pius Bigirimana has explained circumstances under which they have mooted a plan to have at least five armored vehicles for selected judges. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Uganda: Experts Ask Government to Support Private Sector Growth, Build Resilience
Experts have said the development of a strong and dynamic private sector remains crucial for sustainable development and creating employment opportunities for the people of Uganda. Read more »
April 07, 2023
Uganda: Nine Family Members Perish in Lwengo Car Crash Involving Toyota Alphard, Fuel Truck
Nine family members including two children were on Friday afternoon killed in an accident involving a Toyota Alphard vehicle and a fuel truck. Read more »
April 08, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Revenue Authority Loses Court Battle Over Tax on Second-Hand Cars
The Court of Appeal has thrown out Uganda Revenue Authority's (URA) application in which it sought to maintain the suspension of transaction value of method of customs valuation on… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Uganda: Postbank Uganda Records 19 Percent Net Profits Growth
PostBank on Tuesday announced its financial results with a 19% increase in net profit for the year 2022. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Uganda: Accountants Call for More Focus, Emphasis On Management of Public Resources
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has called for more focus and emphasis on the public financial management ,citing some issues that need to be… Read more »