Uganda: EC Chairperson Warns Youth On Social Media Misuse

Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has warned Ugandan youth against abusing social media. He said spreading lies, defamation, and incitement threatens… Read more »

Uganda: DPP Hands Over 16 Vehicles to Boost Justice Delivery Across Kampala

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has officially handed over 16 brand-new motor vehicles to officers of the ODPP. Read more »

Uganda: Roke Telkom Partners in Industry 4.0+ Hackathon Ahead of Uganda's Sovereign Cloud Launch

Roke Telkom, a home-grown telecommunications and cloud solutions provider, has today announced its partnership in the industry 4.0+ Hackathon, officially launched by the Science,… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Engages Dubai Minister On Investment Opportunities in Buganda

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has met with Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the Minister of Economy and Tourism in the Government of United Arab Emirates UAE, to… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Extends Final Tax Amnesty to Boost Business Recovery

- The government has granted a final tax amnesty to support struggling businesses, waiving all interest and penalties on outstanding principal tax owed as of June 30, 2024. Read more »

Uganda: Fact-Check - Quote Attributed to First Lady Janet Museveni Is Fake

A digital card circulating online claims to feature a quote from First Lady Janet Museveni responding to the recent teachers' strike. The card bears NilePost branding and includes… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Momo Launches Term 3 of 'Win School Fees' Campaign

MTN MoMo Uganda has launched Term 3 of its "Win School Fees with MoMo" campaign, continuing an initiative that has already relieved more than 50 Ugandan families of the burden of… Read more »

Uganda: Teachers Strike Paralyses Kabale Schools

- Teachers in Kabale District on Monday joined their colleagues nationwide in the industrial action declared by the Uganda National Teachers' Union (Unatu), boycotting work over… Read more »

Uganda: Makindye RDC Urges Graduates to Embrace Vocational Skills to Curb Unemployment

University graduates in Uganda have been urged to supplement their academic qualifications with hands-on vocational skills to increase their chances of employment and… Read more »

Uganda: Humanities Teachers Disown Ongoing Strike

The Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union (UPHTU) has publicly distanced itself from the ongoing nationwide strike by arts teachers, clarifying that its members will not be… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Advisor, Kisanja Unveils Uganda's Ambitious Agribusiness Vision At UK-Africa Business Summit

Uganda has laid out an ambitious roadmap to transform its agriculture sector into a high-value, climate-resilient engine of economic growth, calling for deeper investment and… Read more »

Uganda: Ace-Uganda Launches She-Data Science Program to Boost Women in Technology

The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data-Intensive Sciences (ACE-Uganda) has launched the She-Data Science Program, a new initiative aimed at empowering Ugandan… Read more »

Uganda: Challenger Uganda Hails I&m Bank for Helping Company Cement Place in Construction Industry

In an industry where many businesses rise and fall within a few years, Challenger Uganda Limited has remained a beacon of resilience and consistency. Read more »

Uganda: Yara Uganda Rewards Top Retailers in Its Loyalty Program

Yara Uganda has recognized and rewarded outstanding agro-retailers under its flagship loyalty initiative, the YaraConnect program. The event, held in Masaka, celebrated retailers… Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Defends Unending Power Outages

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has defended the persistent power outages affecting various parts of the country, citing inherited aging infrastructure,… Read more »

Uganda: Why Teachers Must Speak Up On the Ongoing Wage Disparities

As a child of an arts teacher and an arts student and professional. Read more »

Uganda: Parents Urged to Use Digital Fees Payment As Schools Reopen for New Term

Police have urged parents to adopt use of digital means to pay school fees as one of the security precautions as the new term opens. Read more »

Uganda: High Court Orders Three Ways Shipping to Pay Shs480m Debt

The High Court Commercial Division has rejected an attempt by Three Ways Shipping Services (Group) Ltd and its directors to block a court order seizing the company's bank accounts… Read more »

Uganda: Kugonza Is New URA Commissioner for Domestic Taxes

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has appointed Denis Kugonza Kateeba as the new Commissioner for Domestic Taxes (CDT), signaling a strategic leadership shift in the department… Read more »

Uganda: Bou Deputy Governor Urges Tax, Regulatory Reforms to Boost Investment

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BOU), Prof Augustus Nuwagaba, has called for bold tax and regulatory reforms to attract private capital and unlock Uganda's strategic… Read more »

Uganda: Six Ugandans Honoured By World Book of Records in UK for Contributions to Socio-Economic Devt

Six distinguished Ugandans have been recognised by the World Book of Records during a prestigious ceremony held at the British Parliament, in honour of their outstanding… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Economic Forum Returns - Sixth Edition to Chart Path From $50b to $500b GDP

Preparations are underway for the sixth edition of the Uganda Economic Forum, scheduled for September 30 to October 3, 2025. Read more »

Southern Africa: Uganda Unveils Climate Finance Strategy to Drive Green Growth

Uganda has launched a comprehensive climate finance strategy, positioning itself to tap into global climate funds and accelerate the implementation of its Nationally Determined… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Save Over Shs2.6tn With Energy Efficiency Bill By 2030 - Minister Okaasai

KAMPALA - Uganda is positioning energy efficiency at the heart of its development strategy as government projections show that the upcoming Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill,… Read more »

Uganda: World Bank Calls for Urgent Action As Uganda Launches Climate Change Strategies

The World Bank has urged Uganda to step up implementation of its climate change strategies, warning that inaction could result in devastating economic and social consequences for… Read more »