Uganda: Child Labour Crisis Deepens in Busoga, Refugee Settlements - Report

A new report by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has exposed alarming levels of child labour in Uganda's refugee settlements and the poverty-stricken Busoga sub-region, painting… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Boda, Taxi Unions Seal Landmark Alliance to Transform Transport Sector

Boda boda and taxi operators have entered a landmark partnership aimed at easing access to affordable credit, improving welfare, and strengthening their collective voice in the… Read more »

Uganda: Adjumani Schools Receive Shs 184 Million ICT Upgrade to Revolutionize Learning

Four government grant-aided secondary schools in Adjumani District have received ICT equipment worth Shs 184 million, funded by the European Union, through ENABEL Uganda and the… Read more »

Uganda: CEO Tourism Retreat - Trainers Urged to Embrace Technology for Sector Growth

Uganda's ambition to achieve a 10-fold growth in its tourism sector will require well-equipped trainers who can integrate technology into the learning process, ensuring that… Read more »

Uganda: Govt to Crack Down On Road Encroachments to Prevent Flooding

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced plans to enforce the removal of encroachments on highways, starting with several key roads in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for Deeper East African Integration Through Education, Socio-Economic Transformation

President Museveni has made a strong call for greater East African integration, emphasizing that unity is essential for regional prosperity, socio-economic transformation,… Read more »

Uganda: Boda, Taxi Operators Unite to Boost Public Transport Safety

In a landmark effort to reform Uganda's public transport sector, the United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union has partnered with the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF) to… Read more »

Uganda: URA, UCCA Partner to Digitize Cargo Clearance and Curb Sector Fraud

In a move aimed at modernizing Uganda's trade and logistics landscape, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) have announced plans… Read more »

Uganda: Aavishkaar Capital Invests $5m in Horizon Group to Boost African Spice Exports

In a major boost to Africa's agricultural exports, Aavishkaar Capital, a part of the Aavishkaar Group renowned for its entrepreneurship-led, impact-driven investment approach, has… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandair Expands Fleet With New Boeing 737-800s, Airbus A330

RwandAir has bolstered its fleet with the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one newly delivered and another freshly serviced and returned to operation, as the airline works… Read more »

Uganda: Fire Guts Motor Vehicle Workshop in Ntinda

A fire broke out on Monday at a motor vehicle seat fabrication workshop in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Read more »

Uganda: Police Detain Coaster Driver Over Overloading At Jinja Checkpoint

Traffic Police have detained the driver of a commuter coaster, registration number UBP 991U, after it was found overloaded while traveling from Pallisa to Kampala late Sunday… Read more »

Uganda: URA, Cargo Consolidators Partner to Fast-Track Clearance Process

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has met with the Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) to chart ways of improving trade facilitation through streamlined cargo clearance. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Mbadi Moves to Address Trade Barriers Between Uganda and DRC

The Minister of State for Trade, Gen.eraWilson Mbasu Mbadi, has announced plans to engage his counterpart in the Democratic Republic of Congo to resolve long-standing trade… Read more »

Uganda: Residents Protest As Month-Long Blackout Cripples Itojo Hospital and Trading Centre

Itojo General Hospital and Itojo Trading Centre have now spent a month without electricity due to faulty transformers, sparking anger among residents who blocked the… Read more »

Uganda: Lubaga Cathedral Renovation Gains Momentum Ahead of 100-Year Celebration

As Lubaga Cathedral nears its centenary celebration, weekly community donations and engineering oversight are driving critical renovations to preserve the landmark's spiritual and… Read more »

Uganda: Smiles and Unease As Govt Spokespersons Lobby to Stay Amid Transfers

It is mixed feelings inside government ministries and agencies' communications and public relations offices as several officials learn of their new postings following major… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Mbadi Vows to Ease Cross-Border Trade At Mpondwe

The State Minister for Trade, Wilson Mbadi, has pledged government's commitment to further streamline and ease cross-border trade between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Railways Cuts Annual Losses By 67%

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has reported a sharp reduction in its annual operating losses, signalling progress in efforts to revive the state-owned transport utility. Read more »

Uganda: Foreign Affairs, Finance Launch Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Strategy

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Finance have unveiled Uganda's first Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) Strategy Handbook, a blueprint to strengthen the country's global… Read more »

Uganda: Rubis Energy Uganda Gets New Managing Director

Rubis Energy Uganda has appointed William Fillet as its new Managing Director, marking the start of an ambitious phase of growth and innovation in the country's energy sector. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Development Finance Summit Opens With Call for Bold Action

The Uganda Development Finance Summit 2025 opened on Monday at Speke Resort Munyonyo with leaders, financiers, and experts stressing the urgent need to reimagine Africa's financing… Read more »

Uganda: UCAA's Bamwesigye Calls for Stronger Oversight in Aviation

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Director General, Fred K. Bamwesigye, has urged aviation regulators to strengthen oversight, adaptability, and collaboration as the… Read more »

Uganda: Development Finance Should Prioritise Transformation Over Profit, Says Museveni

President Museveni has urged development finance institutions (DFIs) to focus on long-term transformation rather than short-term profits, warning that commercial banks' high… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Oryem Urges Ambassadors to Champion Uganda's Economic Diplomacy

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has called upon Ugandan ambassadors to champion the country's economic interests with renewed vigor, precision, and… Read more »