Uganda: Kaliro Leaders Urge Museveni to Tackle Water Shortages, Roads and Health Gaps

Leaders and residents of Kaliro District have appealed to NRM presidential candidate and National Chairman Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to extend water to areas facing severe shortages,… Read more »

Uganda: Finance Trust Bank Achieves Iso Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security

Finance Trust Bank (FTB) has been awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The certification was issued by… Read more »

Uganda: Enterprise Uganda, Hamilton Telecom Partner to Launch Agronet Digital Platform for Farmers

Farmers across the country are set to benefit from a new wave of digital agricultural services following the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Electric Mobility Takes Continental Leap With Kiira Motors Expedition Powered By MTN

In a historic demonstration of Ugandan engineering and corporate partnership, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) will embark on a 13,000-kilometre electric road trek to South Africa… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Tourism Sector to Receive US$8m Boost Under EU-Backed Global Gateway Initiative

Uganda's tourism industry is set for a major injection of resources following the announcement of more than USD 8 million in new investment by the International Trade Centre (ITC),… Read more »

Uganda: ITMS Uganda Joins Joe Walker Remembrance Relay - Walking for Safer Roads

The Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) has provided Joe Walker's 60km relay with a boost of 10 million shillings. Read more »

Africa: Global Business Leaders Urge African Youth to Embrace Innovation ,Entrepreneurship

Several entrepreneurs and ten global business leaders of African descent have urged young people to take responsibility for their future by embracing innovation and… Read more »

Uganda: Bugweri's Busesa Health Centre Iv to Be Upgraded to District Hospital, Museveni Announces

NRM presidential candidate President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to upgrade Busesa Health Centre IV into a fully fledged district hospital, saying the move will strengthen… Read more »

Uganda: Police Moves to Expand Officer Housing Using in-House Construction Unit

The Uganda Police Force says it is committed to overhauling accommodation facilities for its personnel across the country, with major construction works already underway in several… Read more »

Uganda: KCB Bank Uganda Achieves Elite International Security Certification, Bolstering Customer Trust

KCB Bank Uganda Limited today announced a major achievement, securing the highly sought-after ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. This globally recognised standard for Information… Read more »

Uganda: Movit Products Launches Massive Nationwide Campaign to Reward 360 Esteemed Ugandan Trade Partners

Personal care giant Movit Products Limited (MPL) announced a major nationwide customer appreciation campaign today, distributing high-value gifts and recognition to 360 of its most… Read more »

Uganda: Prince Nakibinge Calls for More Rural Investment As Disability Centre Opens in Busunju

The Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, has urged national planners to intensify investment in rural and peri-urban communities, warning that the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Minister Survives Fiery Plane Crash

The Democratic Republic of Congo Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba and his delegation survived a plane crash on Monday, November 17. Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Expand, Modernise Soroti Fruit Factory in Shs 107 Billion Boost for Teso Industrialisation

In a landmark move to drive industrialisation and economic transformation in the Teso sub-region, the Ugandan Government has announced major plans to expand and modernise the… Read more »

Uganda: UBL Reinforces Responsible Drinking Commitments At This Year's Bell Obafest

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) reinforced its commitment to responsible drinking at this year's Bell ObaFest by rolling out a series of activities aimed at encouraging moderation… Read more »

Uganda: Gaps Deepen As Candidates Struggle to Finance Costly Campaigns

The rising cost of campaigning is placing immense strain on candidates across the political spectrum, particularly those in the opposition and independent aspirants who lack access… Read more »

Uganda: Sugarcane Farmers Revive National Association to Strengthen Unity and Bargaining Power

Sugarcane farmers across Uganda have resolved to revive the Uganda National Sugarcane Growers Association (UNASGO), nearly two decades after funding constraints left the body… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges More Investments in Wealth, Infrastructure As He Hails NRM Gains in Namutumba

President Museveni has reiterated the NRM government's commitment to peace, infrastructure development and household wealth creation. Read more »

Uganda: Third-Party Insurance for Banks in Balance As Finance Trust-Sanlam Dispute Escalates

A case with far-reaching implications for Uganda's banking and insurance industries is unfolding in the courts, centred on whether a bank can claim compensation under a… Read more »

Uganda: Police Launch Manhunt After Armed Robbery of Traders in Kaabong District

Police in Kaabong District have launched a manhunt for armed criminals who ambushed and robbed two businesspeople along Kalapata Road in Morukori Village, Lotim Sub-county. Read more »

Uganda: Target Impex Unveils Forest Mall Branch, Promises New Standard for Premium Beddings

Target Impex Uganda has officially opened its new branch at Forest Mall, expanding its reach after more than 15 years of operating. Read more »

Uganda: Traffic Diverted As Section of Karuma-Kamdini Road Caves in

The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued an urgent travel advisory following the worsening of a dangerously weakened section of the Karuma-Kamdini Road on the Gulu Highway,… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala City Cleaners Appeal for Pay Rise Amid Rising Cost of Living

A section of Kampala city cleaners has appealed to the government to increase their pay, citing the rising cost of living as a major challenge to meeting daily needs. Read more »

East Africa: Minister Mbadi Urges EAC States to Remove Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Regional Trade

The Minister of State for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has called on the eight East African Community (EAC) Partner States to eliminate all existing non-tariff barriers (NTBs)… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Says Poor Uptake of Wealth-Creation Enterprises to Blame for Bukedi's Poverty

President Yoweri Museveni has attributed Bukedi's entrenched poverty to what he described as the population's reluctance to embrace the government's key wealth-creation… Read more »