June 10
Uganda: Investor Protection Unit Links 50 Agencies, Records Shs544 Billion Inflows
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has revealed that the unit has facilitated investments worth approximately Shs 544 billion… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs710 Billion Loan to Expand Solar Irrigation for Coffee Farmers
Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow up to €168.98 million (about Shs710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems… Read more »
Uganda: Saye Project Targets 250,000 Youth to Boost Agribusiness in Kayunga
Heifer International, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment (SAYE) Project in Kayunga District, targeting… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda Youth Urged to Embrace Entrepreneurship Over Job-Seeking
Youth leaders in Ibanda District have been urged to shift focus from pursuing leadership positions to creating employment opportunities and building sustainable livelihoods through… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs710bn Loan for Solar-Powered Irrigation Project
Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to €168.98 million (approximately Shs 710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered… Read more »
Uganda: UPC's Akena Warns of Rising Debt Pressure, Urges Fiscal Discipline
Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has raised concerns over what he described as growing fiscal pressure, warning that rising borrowing levels and weak domestic… Read more »
Uganda: Wrong Places to Chase Views! - Baraka Explains Video Ban During Father's Burial
Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka has spoken out on the decision to prohibit video recording during the burial of his father, saying he wanted to preserve the family's privacy during… Read more »
Uganda: UPRS Distributes Shs 216m in Royalties Amid Artist Concerns Over Low Earnings
The Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) has announced a royalty distribution of Shs 216 million to music rights holders, while acknowledging continued concerns from artists… Read more »
Uganda: Ecotrust Leads Tree-Based Livelihood Programme in Northern,Western Uganda
Uganda's efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture and restore degraded landscapes are gaining momentum through a government-backed agroforestry initiative aimed at improving… Read more »
Uganda: Plascon Continues Sponsorship As Masaza Cup 2026 Season Kicks Off
Kansai Plascon Uganda has said it will continue its sponsorship of grassroots football development and community engagement as a co-sponsor of the 2026 Masaza Cup, extending a… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Must Give Its Young People Power, Not Promises
As East African finance ministers prepare for Budget Day, and as the wider Horn and Great Lakes region moves through its own budget cycle, the figures will sound immense. Kenya is… Read more »
Uganda: Youth Leaders Push for Increased Funding Ahead of 2026/27 Budget Reading
As Uganda prepares for the reading of the 2026/27 national budget tomorrow, youth leaders have called on government to increase funding for programmes aimed at empowering young… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Amina Mukalazi Pledges to Strengthen Uganda's Investment Climate
The Minister of State for Privatization and Investment, Hajjat Amina Mukalazi, has pledged to strengthen Uganda's investment climate by working closely with investors, government… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo to Clear Shs4bn Gratuity Backlog By June 30
More than 145 claimants in Ntungamo District are set to receive long-delayed gratuity and pension payments after government released Shs4 billion in supplementary funding to clear… Read more »
Uganda: Kazo District Boss Warns Health Workers Against Absenteeism
The Kazo District Chairperson, Rev Samuel Mugisha Katugunda, has warned health workers against absenteeism, saying the habit undermines the delivery of quality healthcare services… Read more »
Uganda: Katumba Wamala Tips Successors On Integrity At Ministry Handover
Former Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has urged the incoming leadership at the ministry to uphold integrity and avoid mismanagement of public… Read more »
Uganda: Gomba Residents Demand Ambulance, Ask Museveni to Spare One From Convoy
Residents of Gomba District have expressed growing frustration over what they describe as continued neglect of the area's healthcare system, accusing both local and national… Read more »
East Africa: Intra-EAC Trade Falls By 10.4 Percent
The latest EAC Quarterly Statistics bulletin has painted a picture of a rapidly evolving regional economy in which countries are increasingly competing for export markets and… Read more »
Uganda: BoU Launches Shs990 Billion Treasury Bond Auction to Fund Record Budget
Bank of Uganda has invited investors to participate in a Shs990 billion Treasury bond auction as the government seeks to raise funds to support the implementation of its record… Read more »
Uganda: Expert Explains Importance of Halal Certification
As Uganda prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), experts are calling for the rapid adoption of Halal Certification across the country's hospitality and tourism… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Trade Surges to Shs174 Trillion in Q1 2026 As Exports Strengthen Lead
The East African Community (EAC) recorded a significant expansion in international merchandise trade in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting rising economic activity across the… Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Global Grant Cohort Graduates First Group of Health Workers in Newborn Care Training
Uganda's maternal and newborn health sector has received a significant boost following the graduation of the first cohort of health workers trained under the Rotary Global Grant… Read more »
Uganda: Mukalazi Takes Over Privatisation Docket From Anite
The Ministry of Finance has conducted a handover ceremony for the Privatization and Investment docket, with Hajjat Amina Mukalazi officially taking over leadership. Read more »
Uganda: Tourism Stakeholders Demand More Funding for Roads in New Budget
Tourism stakeholders in the Kigezi sub-region have called on the government to increase funding for road infrastructure leading to key tourism destinations as Uganda prepares for… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Municipality Deploys 30 Road Gang Workers to Boost Sanitation
Tororo Municipality has officially flagged off 30 road gang members to various workstations across the town, tasking them with maintaining cleanliness and improving sanitation… Read more »
