Uganda: Uganda Sets Roadmap for Agricultural Trade Growth

Uganda is stepping up efforts to unlock the full potential of its agricultural trade by tackling cross-border inefficiencies that continue to undermine competitiveness and farmer… Read more »

Uganda: Kiteezi Landfill to Be Decommissioned Under KCCA 2030 Strategic Plan

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced plans to decommission and repurpose the Kiteezi landfill as part of its 2030 strategic vision, while establishing a new… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Sends Experts to UAE Over Sex-Trade Kingpin Mwesigwa

KAMPALA - The government has dispatched a team of experts to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to investigate Charles "Abbey" Mwesigwa, a Ugandan national accused of masterminding a… Read more »

Uganda: Mayiga Rallies Busujju Farmers to Boost Coffee Production, Fight Poverty

Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga has called on farmers in Busujju County, Mityana District, to embrace coffee farming as a business enterprise, stressing that… Read more »

Uganda: How Govt Has Set Out to Get Dubai Sex-Trafficking Don Mwesigwa

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has pledged to investigate allegations of a prostitution ring exploiting Ugandan girls in Dubai, following a BBC documentary… Read more »

Uganda: Bukomansimbi Coffee Farmers Confront NRM Leaders Over Fake Pesticides and Plummeting Prices

Coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi district have publicly challenged National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders over the distribution of alleged fake pesticides and herbicides, which… Read more »

Uganda: Digital Tax Stamps At the Center of Uganda's Fiscal Reform

The World Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), launched the 25th Uganda Economic Update on… Read more »

Uganda: Local Government Workers Declare Indefinite Strike Over Salary Disparities

The Uganda Local Government Workers Union (ULGWU) has declared an indefinite sit-down strike beginning October 1, 2025, to protest unresolved salary disparities in the public… Read more »

Uganda: Busia Leaders Demand Mining Act Review, Push for Fair Royalties

Busia District leaders have made a bold call for the urgent review of Uganda's Mining and Mineral Act, demanding a greater share of the gold wealth flowing out of the region. Read more »

Uganda: FDC 2026-2031 Manifesto Targets Economic Reform, Job Creation, and Governance Overhaul

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has unveiled its 2026-2031 manifesto under the theme "Fixing the Economy; Money in Our Pockets," outlining an ambitious plan to tackle… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Sets Out 2026 Poll Agenda

President Museveni, who is also the NRM presidential flag bearer has unveiled the party's manifesto for the forthcoming five years. Read more »

Uganda: CSOs Warn Rising Debt and Bailouts Are Squeezing Children's Services

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised alarms that Uganda's escalating public debt and government bailouts of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are undermining funding for… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Christians to Embrace Spiritual, Economic Living

President Yoweri Museveni has urged Christians to seek both spiritual and physical needs for a fulfilling, sustainable, and productive life. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni , Scientists Discuss Progress in Transforming Uganda Into Science-Led Economy

President Museveni has met a team of scientists and members of the innovation support ecosystem, led by Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, at… Read more »

Uganda: Felicite Nson Takes Over As New Uganda Breweries Managing Director

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced the appointment of Felicite Nson as Managing Director, making her the first woman to lead one of Uganda's most iconic and enduring… Read more »

Uganda: URSB Launches Five-Year Plan to Position Uganda As Regional Business Hub

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has launched its five-year Strategic Plan IV (2025/26-2029/30), outlining a roadmap to position Uganda as the region's leading… Read more »

Uganda: Bishop Naimanhye Urges Govt to Address Teachers' Plight

Bishop of Busoga Diocese Samson Paul Moses Naimanhye has said the government must listen to teachers and address their challenges instead of intimidating or ignoring them, warning… Read more »

Uganda: Teachers' Strike, Difficult Terrain Stall 2025 Education Census in Kigezi Sub-Region

The National Baseline Education Census (NBEC) 2025 has encountered major setbacks in the Kigezi sub-region, with officials citing the ongoing teachers' strike and the area's… Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary, Soroti Leaders Inspect Progress of New High Court Construction

The Judiciary's Engineering Technical Team, led by Engineer Priscilla Nakiboneka, has conducted a site visit to assess the ongoing construction works of Soroti High Court. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Italy Deepen Coffee Partnership With €120m Climate Fund Support

Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its coffee partnership with Italy, unveiling new initiatives aimed at value addition, climate resilience, and market… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Launch Regional Medical Camps to Improve Staff Healthcare, Starting in Mbarara

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has launched regional medical camps to improve healthcare for its staff, starting with a two-day camp at Mbarara Main Prison. Read more »

Uganda: International Trade Centre Partners With Unbs to Boost SME Certification in Northern Uganda

In many parts of Uganda, smallholder farmers struggle to market agricultural produce, including sunflower and other oilseed crops, due to limited access to quality certification. Read more »

Uganda: Ucaa's Olive Lumonya Inspires Young Girls to Dream Big in Aviation

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering the next generation of aviation professionals. Read more »

Uganda: Waterfront Hotel Apartments, Munyonyo - the Most Sought-After Investment On the Market

The real estate industry is a consistently thriving market, offering vast opportunities for shrewd and forward-thinking investors and developers. Investments can take many forms,… Read more »

Uganda: Coffee Exports Reach 855,441 Bags in August, Earnings Hit Shs720bn

Uganda exported 855,441 60-kilogram bags of coffee worth shs722.58 billion in August 2025, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and… Read more »