Uganda: Uganda Deploys 10-Year Tax Holiday, National Strategy to Become 'Net Source' of E-Mobility

Uganda is making a strategic pivot to leapfrog the 139-year-old internal combustion engine and establish itself as a global player in the new electric vehicle (EV) market, backed… Read more »

Uganda: EACOP Starts Construction of Nyamasoga-Katooke Road in Hoima

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, the company leading the development of Uganda's crude oil export pipeline, in partnership with Hoima City, has commenced the… Read more »

Uganda: Ikon Awards Team Meets Nyombi, Unveils 2026 Vision 'Going Beyond Borders'

The team behind the iKON Awards and SautiPlus has met with Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), to officially unveil the iKON Awards… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Works Calls for Safer Road Use Amid Rising Crashes

As Uganda continues to grapple with an alarming surge in road traffic accidents, the Ministry of Works and Transport is calling for stronger partnerships and greater public… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Road Carnage - Mulago Handles 800 Accident Victims Each Month As Boda Bodas Take the Lead

At Uganda's national referral hospital, Mulago, the toll of road traffic accidents is overwhelming -- and the numbers are growing. According to Mudiru Joseph, an orthopedic surgeon… Read more »

Uganda: EOC Flags Persistent Inequalities Amid Progress in Social Services

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has warned that regional, economic and social inequalities continue to limit Uganda's development gains, despite government investments in… Read more »

Uganda: Tech Experts Urge Government to Keep Internet On During 2026 Elections

Digital rights advocates have appealed to the government to ensure uninterrupted internet access during Uganda's 2026 general elections, warning that shutdowns would undermine… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Kumi Residents to Focus On Wealth Creation Over Infrastructure Pride

President Museveni has urged residents of Kumi District to prioritize personal wealth creation instead of celebrating government infrastructure projects, saying prosperity will… Read more »

Uganda: Kabaka Sends 102 Farmers to Kenya for Modern Agriculture Training

The Buganda Kingdom has dispatched 102 farmers and livestock keepers from various counties across the Kingdom to Kenya for a five-day intensive agricultural training aimed at… Read more »

Uganda: Adani Group Explores Security,Agro-Investment Opportunities in Uganda

The State House Investors Protection Unit has held discussions with executives from the Adani Group, one of India's largest multinational conglomerates, over possible investments… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Stakeholders Converge in Jinja to Boost Agroecological Cross-Border Trade

Smallholder farmers, traders, civil society organisations, and policymakers from across East Africa have gathered in Jinja to chart a new course for regional trade grounded in… Read more »

East Africa: Government Launches New Entebbe-Bukasa Ferry to Boost Lake Victoria Transport

The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has launched a new ferry route across Lake Victoria, introducing MV Rafiki, a modern vessel designed to enhance… Read more »

Uganda: Grace Villa Embarks On Shs 995m Ubuntu Resource Centre Project to Empower Girls

The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has commended Grace Villa for its continued efforts in transforming the lives of vulnerable girls and empowering them… Read more »

Uganda: When You Remain Poor, You Cheat the Country - Museveni

President Museveni has emphasised the role of wealth creation in the development of the country. Read more »

Uganda: Mpuuga Urges Government to Support Flood-Affected Kampala Traders

The President of the Democratic Front (DF), Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, has called on the government to urgently intervene and support traders in Kampala whose businesses have been… Read more »

Uganda: Walking to Remember, Walking for Safer Roads

The Joe Walker Remembrance Relay 2025 returns this year with a renewed call to action: to remember those lost on Uganda's roads and to advocate for safer transport for all. Read more »

Uganda: Ipola Pushes Indigenous Innovation and Bio-Economy to Strengthen Health Security and Create Jobs

Program Officer for the Pathogen Economy, Patrick Ipola, has reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to harnessing indigenous scientific knowledge, strengthening health security, and… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Urged to Cut Smartphone Taxes, Prioritise Broadband Use to Close Digital Divide

Stakeholders in the digital ecosystem are calling for a reduction in taxes on entry-level smartphones and a shift in broadband rollout priorities to drive internet adoption,… Read more »

Uganda: Muhumuza Calls for Bold Investment in E-Mobility to Drive Uganda's New Economy

Team Lead at Mobility Bureau, Allan Muhumuza, emphasised the critical role of innovation and e-mobility in shaping Uganda's economic future Read more »

Uganda: Is Oil Discovery in Uganda an Opportunity or a Looming Curse?

As Uganda stands on the brink of an oil era, the world watches. Will it emulate the model of Norway, which used oil wealth to build a trillion-dollar sovereign-wealth fund? Or will… Read more »

Uganda: UDB Graduates Lira Cohort of SMEs Under Enterprise Development Program

Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB) has graduated a new cohort of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lira District through its Enterprise Development Program (EDP), providing… Read more »

Uganda: Zembo ,Tugende Partner to Accelerate Electric Motorcycle Adoption Across Uganda

Zembo Uganda, a pioneering electric motorcycle company has announced a landmark partnership with Tugende Limited, a for profit social enterprise that uses asset finance,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commissions Construction of Hiinga Karis Medical Hospital, Karis Nursing University

President Museveni has commissioned the construction of Hiinga Karis Medical Hospital, a multi-million, modern health facility established to provide specialised medical care and… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Donates Medical Equipment Worth Shs65m to Kawempe Hospital

Stanbic Bank has donated an assortment of medical equipment worth shs 65 million to Kawempe National Referral Hospital (KNRH) to enhance maternal healthcare services and improve… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Pledges Better Roads, Health Facilities During Kalaki Campaign Rally

KALAKI - President Museveni on Friday campaigned in Kalaki District, where he was received by jubilant residents and district leaders who presented a detailed memorandum outlining… Read more »