June 10
Uganda: Trade Minister Tanna Promises Review of Tax Concerns Raised By Manufacturers
Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sanjay Tanna has pledged to engage manufacturers and review concerns over proposed tax measures, assuring investors that government… Read more »
Uganda: Baryomunsi Hands Over 'Ministry of the Future'
The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has officially handed over office, describing the docket as a "ministry of the future" because of the growing role… Read more »
Uganda: Zawedde Outlines Digital Transformation Gains, Sets Priorities At ICT Ministry Handover
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Amina Zawedde, has reaffirmed government's commitment to accelerating Uganda's digital transformation… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Maintains Highest Treasury Bill Rate in East Africa
Uganda continued to offer the highest 91-day Treasury Bill rate among major East African Community economies during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest EAC monetary… Read more »
Uganda: How Solar Energy Is Transforming Education in Mbale's Kilulu Village
Nestled among the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B village is experiencing a quiet transformation powered not by large infrastructure projects or government programs, but… Read more »
Uganda: Rukungiri Municipality Demolishes Illegal Structures in Trade Order Crackdown
Rukungiri Municipality has intensified its crackdown on illegal developments, demolishing temporary and unauthorized structures as part of the government's new trade order policy… Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Launches Livestock Market to Boost Revenue and Regional Trade
Kabale District leaders have officially launched a new livestock market in Katuna Town Council as part of efforts to boost local revenue collection and tap into the growing… Read more »
Uganda: Nabbanja Warns Ministers Against Absenteeism
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has issued a stern warning to newly appointed ministers against absenteeism and poor performance, saying government will not tolerate laxity in… Read more »
June 11
Uganda: Budget Aligns With NRM Manifesto, Ten-Fold Growth Agenda - - Katabazi
Rukiga County MP and policy analyst Patrick Katabazi has said the government's Shs84.3 trillion budget is closely aligned with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto for… Read more »
Uganda: Francis Karuhanga Leaves Stanbic Franchise On Strong Footing As Regional Role Beckons
When shareholders of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) gathered for the company's 20th Annual General Meeting at Serena Kampala Hotel last Friday, attention was not only on… Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Commits to Acquire 10 Boeing Aircraft in Major Fleet Expansion
Uganda Airlines has signed a commitment with Boeing to acquire 10 new aircraft, including eight passenger planes and two freighters, in a major step towards expanding its fleet and… Read more »
Uganda: Acholi Leaders Demand Action On Compensation, Healthcare, Infrastructure Ahead of National Budget
As Uganda prepares for the presentation of the 2026/27 National Budget, leaders and residents in the Acholi sub-region are calling on the government to prioritize the… Read more »
June 09
East Africa: Museveni Pushes for Faster Integration in Meeting With EAC Secretary General
President Museveni has urged East African Community member states to strengthen cooperation and fast-track regional integration programmes aimed at boosting trade, infrastructure… Read more »
June 08
Uganda: Centenary Bank Targets Financial Inclusion With New Bukwo ATM Installation
Centenary Bank has expanded access to banking services through alternative channels in Bukwo District with the launch of a new deposit-enabled ATM aimed at bringing financial… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda - Nyabuhikye Residents Eager As Bwahwa Seed Secondary School Nears Completion
Residents of Nyabuhikye Sub-county in Ibanda District are eagerly awaiting the completion and commissioning of Bwahwa Seed Secondary School, a government-funded project expected to… Read more »
Uganda: Sanni, Mona Muguma Re-Elected On Board As Stanbic Declares Final Dividend
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited has re-elected Yinka Sanni and Mona Muguma Ssebuliba to its board while a final dividend of Shs4.30 per share for the financial year ended December… Read more »
Uganda: Kigezi Pushes for Tourism Roads, Health Funding Ahead of Budget Reading
Leaders and residents in the Kigezi sub-region have outlined key priorities they want addressed in the 2026/2027 National Budget, which is expected to be presented on Thursday,… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Two in Mukono Over Electricity Infrastructure Vandalism Crackdown
The Uganda Police Force has arrested two suspects in Mukono District during an intelligence-led operation targeting the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, following a wave of… Read more »
Uganda: Government Hands Over Coffee Processing Equipment to Boost Value Addition in Kasese
Government of Uganda has stepped up efforts to commercialize agriculture and transform rural livelihoods through a new initiative focused on coffee value addition in Kasese… Read more »
Uganda: The Cost of Connectivity - How Smartphone and Mobile Money Taxes Could Be Slowing Digital Economy
In Uganda today, the smartphone has evolved far beyond a communication device. It is now a bank, a classroom, a marketplace, an office--and for many young people, a critical tool… Read more »
June 09
Uganda: Parliament to Vote On Shs734 Billion Solar Irrigation Loan
The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to… Read more »
June 05
Uganda: Uganda Hit By Nationwide Blackout After Grid Failure Disrupts Power Supply
Uganda has been plunged into widespread darkness following a nationwide power outage that disrupted electricity supply across the country, authorities have confirmed. Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Buzeki Warns Teachers Against Neglecting Government Schools As Enrolment Falls
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has warned teachers in government schools against enrolling their children in private schools. Read more »
Uganda: Environmentalist Calls for Stricter Laws On Construction, Mandatory Tree Planting to Curb Ecological Loss
Environmental advocates have called for urgent strengthening of Uganda's environmental laws, urging government to make tree planting a mandatory requirement in all development… Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Teachers Trained On Use of Walimu App to Ease Access to Sacco Loans
A total of 150 teachers in government schools in Entebbe Municipality have been trained on how to use the Walimu App to access Walimu SACCO loans directly through their… Read more »
