Uganda: Energy Ministry Highlights Progress, Accountability, Local Participation in Uganda's Oil Sector

Tonny Sserubiri, a Principal Geologist in charge of exploration at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has reaffirmed the steady progress, strengthened accountability… Read more »

Uganda: Haddad Salim Calls for Poverty Alleviation, Education Reform, Youth Empowerment in Arua City Central MP Race

Independent aspirant for Arua City Central Division, Haddad Salim, has outlined his campaign priorities, emphasizing urgent action on poverty, education, land security, youth… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Business Incubator Graduates First Cohort of Women-Led Green Enterprises

The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has successfully concluded training for Cohort 1 of the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, a flagship… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Hailed As Meta Plant Unveils New Offices to Boost Farm Mechanisation

The Government of Uganda has been commended for its continued support towards agricultural mechanisation and the transformation of the farming sector, as Meta Plant and Equipment… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Tipped On Rising Opportunities in Country's Oil and Gas Sector

The Deputy Executive Director for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), John-Bosco Habumugisha, has urged Ugandan youth to prepare for the increasing opportunities in the… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Passes Huge Supplementary Budget Amid Fierce Opposition

Parliament has approved a supplementary budget totalling Shs 8.104 trillion, making it one of the largest supplementary allocations ever passed since the amendment of the Public… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Salutes Govt for Hoima City Stadium Project

The Common Man's Party presidential candidate, Mubarak Munyagwa, has commended the government for delivering the Hoima City Stadium project, describing it as the only project in… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Advances Preparations for Innovative Diaspora-Backed Health Financing Pilot

The government has launched formal preparations for its nomination as a pilot country in a groundbreaking, guarantee-backed health financing initiative. Read more »

Uganda: We Want an Industrial Park in Mbarara - Leaders

Mbarara City Mayor and National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, has called on President Museveni to address unemployment in the city by prioritizing… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Hosts International Aviation Workshop On Swim and Ff-Ice

Uganda has opened its doors to aviation experts from across the world as it hosts the ICAO-CANSO System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) and Flight & Flow Information for a… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Recalled for Urgent Business As Budget Deadlines Loom

Parliament has been recalled from adjournment to handle urgent national business ahead of critical budget deadlines, according to a message shared by Speaker Anita Annet Among on… Read more »

Nigeria: Absa Bank Flags Off Aga Khan High School Innovators for Junior Achievement Africa Finals in Abuja

Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Junior Achievement (JA) Uganda, has officially flagged off the student innovators from Aga Khan High School, the reigning national champions… Read more »

South Africa: MTN-Backed Kiira Motors Electric Expedition Reaches 3000km Milestone in Kampala-Cape Town Green Belt Expedition

The MTN-sponsored Kiira Motors "Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition" has reached Lusaka, Zambia, marking the first major milestone in a 13,000-kilometre journey… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Elected to Unido Industrial Development Board for 2025-2027 Term

Uganda has been elected to the Industrial Development Board (IDB) of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for the 2025-2027 term, following elections held… Read more »

Uganda: Traders Count Losses After Early-Morning Fire At Nakasero Market

Traders at Nakasero Market in central Kampala were left assessing losses after a fire broke out around 9:00 a.m., believed to have been caused by an electrical fault. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Focus On Roads, Power and Health Services in Rwampara

President Museveni has opened his first rally in Rwampara District, returning to Bujaga for the first time in 68 years. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Announces International Airport Construction in Mbarara With China and Brazil

President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled final plans for the construction of an international airport at Nyakisharara in Mbarara city. Read more »

East Africa: Mukiza Applauds 'Economics of Generosity' As Rotary Drives Data-Led Community Impact in East Africa

Rotary District 9214's Foundation Recognition Dinner became an evening of gratitude, reflection, and renewed commitment as the Executive Director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics… Read more »

Uganda: West Nile Police Told to Boost Intelligence, Uphold Professionalism

The Regional Police Commander for West Nile, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Latif Zakke, has called on officers to heighten vigilance and strengthen general policing as the… Read more »

Uganda: Buhweju Leaders Welcome Museveni's Commitment to First Tarmac Road

Leaders in Buhweju have applauded President Museveni for promising to ensure the district gets the first-time tarmac road for the first time. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges First-Ever Tarmac Road for Buhweju District

President Yoweri Museveni brought hope to residents of Buhweju District by promising the first-ever tarmac road in the area during a rally at Engaju Seed Secondary School… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Graduates to Prioritize Healthy Lifestyles and Family Wealth

President Yoweri Museveni has urged fresh graduates to adopt healthy lifestyles, avoid alcohol, and focus on building wealth for their families. Read more »

Uganda: UDB Opens Bunyoro Regional Office in Hoima City

Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's Development Finance Institution, has inaugurated a new regional office in Hoima City to improve service delivery across the mid-western… Read more »

Uganda: Vivo Energy Opens New Shell Mawanda Road Fuel Station

Vivo Energy Uganda has unveiled the new Shell Mawanda Road station in Kampala, raising its nationwide network to 195 service stations. It becomes the fourth Shell outlet… Read more »

Kenya: Uganda Chamber of Commerce Petitions Kenya ,Tanzania Over Ocean Access

Uganda's private sector leaders have reawakened the long-standing national debate on the country's access to the Indian Ocean, citing persistent trade disruptions, regional policy… Read more »