August 18
Uganda: Housing Minister Warns Developers Against Substandard Condominiums
Persis Namuganza expressed concern over the rising trend of developers cutting corners to maximise profits at the expense of unsuspecting homebuyers. Read more »
August 16
Uganda: UPDF Speeds Up Namboole, Kololo Renovations
Renovations at Namboole Stadium and Kololo Ceremonial Grounds are nearing completion, according to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Seku Kidemuka, the project engineer overseeing the… Read more »
August 14
Uganda: Can Content Creation Be the Answer to Uganda's Unemployment Crisis?
The digital age is opening up new opportunities, especially in content creation. With over 27 million internet users expected by the end of the year, young creators have more… Read more »
August 13
Kenya: President Ruto Commissions Nyang'eni Village Electrification Project, Pushing Kenya Closer to Universal Electricity Access By 2030
President William Ruto has commissioned the Nyang'eni Village Electrification Project in Kisii County. The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to increase access… Read more »
August 09
Uganda: Police Impounds Truck Loaded With Counterfeit Cement
One person has been arrested and a truck carrying over 200 bags of fake cement impounded in Tororo District. Read more »
Uganda: British Chamber of Commerce Launches in Uganda to Promote Trade, Investment
A significant milestone has been reached in Uganda's business landscape with the official launch of the British Chamber of Commerce Uganda (BCCU). Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Baati Says Counterfeits Hurting Country's Construction Sector
Players have warned that counterfeits and substandard products that have flooded Uganda are hurting the country's construction sector. Read more »
August 08
Uganda: Workers MP Raises Concerns Over Too Many Retirement of Teachers
Arinaitwe Rwakajara, the Member of Parliament representing workers, has expressed concern over the high number of teachers applying for early retirement, warning of a potential… Read more »
August 07
Uganda: Design for Kira-Kasangati-Matugga Road Project Revealed
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has unveiled the design outlook for the much-anticipated Kira--Kasangati--Matugga road project, promising significant improvements to the… Read more »
August 05
Uganda: Boda Boda Riders Tipped On Road Safety in Entebbe
Various groups that bring together commercial motorcycles for public transport commonly known as boda boda riders have been tipped on road safety measures in Entebbe to curb the… Read more »
August 04
Uganda: Ubteb Kicks Off July/August Exams
The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) has officially commenced its July/August examination series across the nation. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Salaries to Be Paid Next Week - Minister Musasizi
State Minister of finance in charge of general duties Henry Musasizi has said that government will pay the delayed salaries of civil servants next week. Read more »
August 02
Uganda: Govt Decrees Mandatory Life Jackets for Inland Water Transport
The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued a directive mandating the use of life jackets for all passengers on inland water vessels. Read more »
Uganda: Cut Expenditure or Borrow More - Experts Tell Govt
Experts have urged government to choose from cutting its expenditure or continue borrowing heavily to finance its huge expenditure. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Summons Gen Odongo Over Casino At Embassy Scandal
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has summoned the Minister for Foreign Affairs, General Jeje Odongo, to explain allegations that his docket is conducting a casino… Read more »
August 01
Uganda: Trade Minister Mwebesa Pledges Support for Forthcoming African Export Fair
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Francis Mwebesa has affirmed his full support for the upcoming African Export Fair . Read more »
July 30
Uganda: Labourers Protest Unpaid Arrears On Garuga-Gerenge Road Project
A group of labourers working on the 9km Garuga-Gerenge Road staged a protest in Wakiso District today, demanding that the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) pay their… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Traders Announce Business Shutdown Until President Museveni Addresses Concerns
In a bold move, Kampala traders have declared their intention to shut down their businesses starting Wednesday, citing frustration with President Yoweri Museveni's repeated… Read more »
Uganda: Police Disperse Protesting Makerere University Pre-Medical Interns
Police have dispersed a group of pre-medical interns from Makerere University who were protesting against the Ministry of Health's failure to deploy them for internships. Read more »
July 29
Uganda: Minister for Energy Welcomes New ERA Board Member, Urges Commitment to Transparency.
Minister for Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa, on Friday witnessed the swearing-in of Mr. Gustavio Bwoch to the Board of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). Read more »
July 25
Uganda: Vroomula Amaja - Airtel Money to Reward Customers in New Promo
Ugandans using Airtel Money will have an opportunity to walk away with prizes including a new Read more »
Uganda: Absa Moves to Enhance Digitally Powered Financial Solutions
Absa Group is extending pivotal partnerships in the digital space to offer clients continued Read more »
Uganda: Financial Institutions Urged to Collaborate in Fight Against Fraud
Financial institutions have been encouraged to maintain vigilance in detecting fraud avenues in order to promote an anti-fraud environment in the financial service industry. Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea Suspends Ethiopian Airlines Flights, Cites Luggage Theft, Pilferage
Eritrean authorities have suspended all flights by Ethiopian Airlines to its airspace effective. Read more »
July 24
Uganda: Govt to Construct Another Banana Processing Factory in Kiruhura
Government is in final stages of starting the construction of another banana processing factory in Sanga town council Kiruhura district. Read more »