April 03, 2023
Uganda: Goodwell Investments, Oxfam Novib Announce $22m Fund to Support East African SMEs
Goodwell Investments and Oxfam Novib have announced a $22 million) fund that will address the "missing middle" East Africa by investing in early-stage growth companies that are… Read more »
Uganda: Boda Boda Riders to Get Free Electric Motorbikes As Govt Enters Deal With Indian Company
The Ugandan government has signed an agreement with Mauto, an Indian company for the deployment of more than 140,000 electric motorbikes and 3000 charging and swapping stations… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Uganda: Bank of Uganda On Board With the Beera Steady Campaign
While the stability of the global financial system is threatened following the the closure of several banks like Credit Suisse, Silicon Valley Bank and others being on the verge,… Read more »
Uganda: Residents On URC Land Refuse to Make Way for Railway Line Repairs
Residents who encroached into the land that belongs to Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) have declined to give room for the rehabilitation of the railway line. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Uganda: Govt Promises Affordable, Dependable Electricity As Eskom Hands Back Nalubaale, Kiira Power Stations
After 20 years of operation, the Ugandan through the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited UEGCL) has taken over the operation of the Nalubaale and Kiira power stations… Read more »
Uganda: SME's Task Govt to Remit Pending 193 Billion Recovery Fund
The Executive Director of the Federation of Small and Medium small sized Enterprises Uganda John Walugembe has tasked government and Bank of Uganda to remit the pending balance of… Read more »
Uganda: Over 18,000 Smallholder Farmers to Benefit As Udb Launches Digital Financing Solution
Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has partnered with Ensibuuko, European Union, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and FAO to launch a Fintech solution dubbed AgriConnect… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Uganda: Red Cross Installs Solar Water Treatment Equipment to Strength Disaster Response, Preparedness in Kasese
Uganda Red Cross Society has installed a solar water treatment unit in Kasese as part of its efforts to strengthen disaster response and preparedness. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Agency Gets Deal to Manufacture Uniforms for Equatorial Guinea Army
President Museveni has flagged off the export of military consignments manufactured by Southern Ranger Nyanza Limited(Nytil)to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Uganda: MTN Uganda Pledges Cash Bonuses for Uganda Cranes Players in 2023 Afcon Qualifiers
MTN Uganda, the number one supporter of Ugandan football, has announced various cash incentives for players and fans of the Uganda Cranes, if they win their upcoming matches… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Uganda: Police Tighten Noose as They Issue New Rules on Driving Permit Tests, Acquisition
Police have announced new rules on individual applications for driving permit tests and their issuance. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Security on High Alert as Protests Break Out in Kenya Over High Cost of Living
Ugandan security have said they are on high alert in case of any spillover effects following the break out of protests in Kenya over the high cost of living. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Uganda: Experts Share Insights On Tackling Online Fraud in Newly-Launched 'Beera Steady - Be Better' Twitter Spaces
The Beera Steady campaign launch on Tuesday, May 14, 2023, marked a significant milestone in Uganda's fight against online fraud. Read more »
Uganda: Post Bank and Other State Owned Banks Take On Sustainability Certification
As environmental, social and governance issues come to the core of corporate governance and performance metrics in the corporate world globally, Post Bank Uganda, Housing Finance… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Uganda: Businessmen Hope to Reap Benefits From Concluded Uganda - South Africa Investment Summit
A number of businessmen have expressed optimism about the benefits of the just concluded South Africa Trade Investment and Tourism summit. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Uganda: I&m Bank Uganda Launches Offshore Banking
I&M Bank Uganda in collaboration with Mauritius financial giant, Bank One has launched Offshore Banking services for its clientele to have access to the best global investment… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Uganda: Publication of Nude Pictures, Bullying, Has Forced Many Women to Abandon Internet
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has said online based violence including publication of nude pictures, bullying and other forms of harassment has forced many… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Uganda: Eight Local Operators Make Case for Air Service Licenses Before Aviation Body
Eight local operators on Friday presented their cases for air service licenses to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority during a public hearing session held at Serena Hotel in Kampala. Read more »
March 10, 2023
Uganda: Oil Pipeline - Affected Communities Accuse Judiciary of Shelving 10 Year Compensation Case
Communities living in the areas affected by the oil exploration project including the pipeline have cried foul over the delay in having their case seeking compensation filed over… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Uganda: Direct Budget Support to Uganda Is No Longer Sustainable, Says Mpuuga
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, has said that direct budget support to Uganda is no longer sustainable until the country fully transits into democracy. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Uganda: Stop Excuses and Fight Poverty - Museveni Tells Ugandans
President Museveni has told off Ugandans to stop making excuses and fight poverty that has eaten up most parts of the country. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Uganda: Stone Throwing Thugs Have Returned to the Northern Bypass, Police Warns
Police in Kampala have warned the public, particularly motorists who use the northern bypass at night, to be cautious following reports that stone-throwing criminals have returned… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Uganda: Women in Uganda Breaking the Glass Ceiling in the Digi-Tech Industry
Women are increasingly breaking barriers and making strides in the field of technology in Uganda. Despite the challenges of gender bias and limited access to education and… Read more »
Uganda: 71 Killed On Ugandan Roads in One Week
In the past one week, a total of 361 accidents were registered on Ugandan roads, the traffic police has said. Read more »
Uganda: Rice Scheme Projects in Bugiri, Bugweri, Kick Off
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries with funding from Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is constructing Igogero-Naigombwa irrigation scheme in Bugiri and… Read more »