Uganda: New Diplomatic Mission in Austria to Advance Uganda's Nuclear Energy Push

Uganda has officially opened a new diplomatic mission in Vienna, Austria, in a move aimed at deepening cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the country… Read more »

Uganda: Oqata Wellness Solutions to Hold Pan-African Rally ,Visionary Expansion Drive

Oqata Wellness Solutions is set to mark a major milestone with a two-day celebration of its first anniversary, scheduled for July 24-25 at the UMA Multipurpose Hall in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Stakeholders Decry High Cost of Life Jackets Amid Rising Drowning Cases Countrywide

As Uganda marks Drowning Prevention Week under the theme "Tulwanyise Okubbira" (Let's Prevent Drowning), key stakeholders have raised the alarm over the high cost of life jackets,… Read more »

Uganda: Postbank Gives Nod to Inaugural National Private Sector Forum On Climate Finance

PostBank has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development and climate finance leadership at the first National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Finance (NaPSEF… Read more »

Uganda: EC Sets August Schedule for Non-Unionised Workers' Delegate Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a nationwide programme for the election of delegates representing non-unionised workers, setting key dates in August 2025 as part of the… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Summon Defence Minister Over Air Cargo Planes Deal

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has dismissed officials from Uganda Air Cargo, led by Lt. Gen. (Rtd) James Lakara, and summoned… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Moses Ali Renews Call for West Nile Ministry, War Debt Compensation

Uganda's Second Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving legislator for Adjumani West County, Gen Moses Ali, has once again urged President Museveni to establish a dedicated Ministry… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Emyooga Sacco Success in Nakawa, Pledges More Support

President Museveni has met with beneficiaries of the Emyooga SACCO initiative in Butabika and Mutungo, Nakawa Division, commending their progress and reaffirming government support… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni to Name Corrupt Officials Behind Inflated EPs Fines

President Museveni has accused a corrupt group of individuals of inflating fines under the Express Penalty System (EPS) and vowed to expose those responsible. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for Household Census in Kampala to Improve PDM Budgeting

President Museveni has directed local authorities in Kampala's five divisions to conduct a thorough household census to guide equitable allocation of funds under the Parish… Read more »

Uganda: Bunyoro, Toro Cane Growers Form Association As Complaints of Low Cane Pricing Continues to Rise

The sugar cane growers of Bunyoro and Toro sub regions have established an umbrella called Bunyoro Toro Sugar Cane Growers Association (BUTOS), aimed at bringing farmers together… Read more »

Uganda: Bujagali Energy Defends 14-Year Tax Waiver Amid Growing Public Scrutiny

Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL), the company behind Uganda's largest hydropower station, has broken its silence on the controversial 14-year tax waiver granted by the Government of… Read more »

Uganda: Economists Raise Eyebrows As Debt Repayments Dominate Q1 Budget Spending

Uganda's fiscal priorities are once again under scrutiny after the Ministry of Finance revealed that Shs17.18 trillion has been released for government spending in the first… Read more »

Uganda: Entebbe Airport Records 213,217 Passengers in June

Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 213,217 international passengers, comprising106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures in the month of June, Uganda Civil Aviation… Read more »

Uganda: 2,000 Electric Boda Boda Motorcycles Rolled Out to Boost Income and Cut Emissions

In a significant move to promote environmental sustainability and empower low-income earners, the United Boda Boda Riders Union has begun distributing 2,000 electric motorcycles to… Read more »

Uganda: Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Project Set to Drive Trade and Transformation in West Nile

A major infrastructure upgrade is reshaping the economic outlook of Uganda's West Nile sub-region. The Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo (KYM) road--stretching 103.08 kilometres--is being… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Flags Off Reconstruction Works for Salaama-Munyonyo Road

President Museveni has officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of the Salaama-Munyonyo Road, a critical transport link in Kampala's road network. Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Launches Salaama Road Reconstruction

President Museveni has officially launched the long-awaited reconstruction and rehabilitation of Salaama Road, a key route in Kampala's Makindye Division that has for years been in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Receives Shs170bn From World Bank to Boost Manufacturing, Exports

The government has received the first tranche of Shs170 billion from the World Bank as part of a Shs800 billion financing deal aimed at supporting manufacturing and export value… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Rallies Kampala Mechanics to Embrace Wealth Creation Efforts

President Museveni has urged all Ugandans, particularly youth and skilled workers in urban areas, to embrace wealth creation by actively participating in the economy as owners,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commissions Busega Central Market

President Museveni has commissioned the newly constructed Busega Central Market in Rubaga Division, Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Nita-U Launches Free Public Wi-Fi in Bwera Town

In a landmark move to boost digital connectivity in rural Uganda, the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has launched free public Wi-Fi in Bwera Town, Kasese… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Ugandans to Fight Poverty From Home, Embrace Saving and Self-Reliance

President Museveni has urged Ugandans to take charge of the fight against poverty by embracing saving habits and self-reliance at the household level. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Re-Opens Bunagana-Mupaka Border Points With DR Congo

After four years of closure, Uganda has re-opened it's border points with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at Bunagana and Mupaka. Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Revels in Stabilizing Country's Power Supply in Its First 100 Days

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited(UEDCL) has said it has successfully stabilized the supply of power around the country, since taking over from Umeme, 100 days ago. Read more »