October 14, 2025
Uganda: Government Pledges Phased Salary Increase Amid Ongoing Teacher Strike
The government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing teacher salaries in a phased manner, starting with the financial year 2026/27, as part of efforts to resolve ongoing… Read more »
Uganda: Kasaija to Spearhead Digital and Green Finance Agenda At Regional Capital Markets Conference
The East Africa Capital Markets Conference 2025 is set to bring together leading financial minds and industry players for two days of high-level dialogue and strategic engagement… Read more »
Uganda: Musevenomics Is Building Uganda From the Ground Up
During the recent Trade Fair at Lugogo, I had the opportunity to listen to a thought-provoking discussion between Dr Ezra Muhumuza, the Executive Director of the Uganda… Read more »
October 13, 2025
Uganda: Stop Bypassing Weighbridges, Transport Minister Warns
The State Minister of Transport, Fred Byamukama, has cautioned road users, particularly heavy truck drivers, against carrying excess loads and bypassing weighbridges, saying the… Read more »
October 12, 2025
Uganda: Teachers Strike Bites Hard As Kabale and Kisoro Learners Turn to Chapati Baking, Sugarcane Vending
The ongoing teachers' strike has paralyzed learning in Kabale and Kisoro districts, forcing pupils to abandon classrooms for makeshift livelihoods as the standoff between… Read more »
Uganda: Court Halts City Oil Dealings On Contested Entebbe Land
The High Court in Kampala has issued a temporary injunction stopping City Oil Uganda Limited and its associates from dealing in a disputed piece of land in Entebbe, ruling that the… Read more »
Uganda: Mafabi Promises Equal Pay for Teachers, Free Education for Their Children
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has pledged to end the salary gap between science and arts teachers if elected president, promising… Read more »
Uganda: UNOC Engineer Dies in Tragic Busowoko Falls Incident
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is grieving the death of Eng. Gershom Rwakasanga, its Manager of Terminals, who reportedly drowned in the River Nile at Busowoko Falls in… Read more »
Uganda: Ecobank Uganda Donates to Children With Special Needs in Wakiso
Ecobank Uganda has marked this year's Ecobank Day 2025 with a generous donation of assistive equipment and digital learning tools to Angel's Centre for Children with Special Needs… Read more »
Uganda: KCB Ends Customer Service Week With Vibrant Celebrations , Green Pledge
KCB Bank Uganda has concluded its annual customer service week with a grand celebration at its head office, marking the end of a spirited week of nationwide activities centered… Read more »
October 13, 2025
Uganda: Fourth Uganda-UAE Business Forum Set for This Month in Kampala
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai, has confirmed that Uganda will host… Read more »
October 12, 2025
Uganda: Muntu Takes On Museveni Over Failed Projects in Rakai, Kyotera
Residents in Rakai and Kyotera districts have appealed to Gen. Mugisha Muntu to prioritize service delivery if he becomes Uganda's next president. Read more »
October 10, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Baati Honoured At 31st Uma Trade Fair
Uganda Baati took center stage at this year's 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, taking home accolades in recognition of its commitment to industrial excellence and sector… Read more »
October 09, 2025
Uganda: From Teen Mother to Diplomatic Leader - 20 Year Old Jane Muya Takes Over As British High Commissioner
In a landmark event ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child, Jane Muya, a 20-year-old peer educator and young mother from Adjumani District, assumed the role of British… Read more »
October 10, 2025
Uganda: Traders Cry Out to Eabc for Rescue As Bureaucracy, Dollar Charges, and Border Delays Cost Economy Shs 13 Trillion Annually
Ugandan traders are calling on the East African Business Council (EABC) to intervene and address persistent challenges at regional border points that continue to cripple… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Bets On Industry to Power Its $500 Billion Dream
Uganda's bold ambition to multiply its economy tenfold to a $500 billion powerhouse is resting squarely on the shoulders of its manufacturing sector -- a pillar the government says… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Showcases Economic Potential At National Day Celebration in Osaka
Uganda marked its National Day at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka Kansai, Japan, on October 8 with a vibrant celebration presided over by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. Read more »
October 08, 2025
Uganda: MTN Uganda Launches Branded Roundabout, Breaks Ground On Jinja City's Fountain
MTN Uganda has today marked two major urban development milestones in Jinja City, launching a fully branded roundabout and breaking ground on the refurbishment of the City Fountain… Read more »
Uganda: A Salute to the Strategic Partners of the State of the Digital Economy
The success of the second edition of the State of the Digital Economy (SODE), a crucial national dialogue implemented by Next Communications Limited, was powered by a strategic and… Read more »
Uganda: Salam TV Launches Road to Makkah 2026 Campaign to Support Ugandan Pilgrims
Salam TV, in collaboration with Ugandan Hajj Companies, has officially launched the Road to Makkah 2026 campaign, a program designed to guide Muslims through the journey of Hajj… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Uganda: Kiira Motors Rolls in Electric Buses to Reduce Kampala Festival Traffic, Pollution
As Kampala gears up for the City Festival on October 12 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kiira Motors Corporation is deploying four electric buses to provide free transport, aiming to… Read more »
Uganda: Manufacturers Demand Reforms
Manufacturers have called for urgent reforms to remove the barriers holding back industrial growth, citing high lending rates, poor infrastructure, and regional trade restrictions… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Charts Green Future for Aviation With EU-Supported Sustainability Push
Uganda has taken a bold step towards decarbonizing its aviation sector, with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) launching a national workshop in partnership with the… Read more »
October 08, 2025
Uganda: Uganda and Russia Strengthen Strategic Ties At Successful Intergovernmental Commission Meeting
The Republic of Uganda and the Russian Federation reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the Third Session of the Uganda-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Uganda: Inside Uganda's High-Stakes Battle Against Blackouts, Vandalism, and Soaring Demand
Uganda's march toward universal electrification is both ambitious and fraught with challenges. In a country where energy demand is climbing by 10% each year, the government now… Read more »
