July 01, 2025
East Africa: Uganda, Burundi Struggle With Oldest Trucks in the Region
Uganda and Burundi are falling far behind their East African neighbours in tackling vehicle emissions, with a shocking average truck age of 37 years, a new study has revealed.… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Plots Cleaner Fuel Future Under New Energy Plan
Uganda is intensifying efforts to combat energy-related emissions and modernize its fuel systems as the country prepares to implement its Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV),… Read more »
July 01, 2025
East Africa: Uganda Reinsurance Company Launches USSD-Based Comesa Yellow Card Verification Platform
Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (Uganda Re) has in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) launched a USSD-powered digital verification… Read more »
Uganda: Experts Urge Investment in Reproductive Rights As Fertility Preferences Shift in Uganda
As the global conversation on fertility shifts from population numbers to personal rights, experts in Uganda are calling for increased investment in reproductive agency to address… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Uganda: Museveni Hails Jinja Agricultural Show for Promoting Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals, and Services
President Museveni has commended the annual Jinja Agricultural Show for its central role in advancing Uganda's development strategy anchored in Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals, and… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Uganda: Marketing and Communications Industry Professionals Champion Mental Wellness and Retirement Preparedness At Intersociety Meetup
Over the weekend, members of Uganda's top professional bodies in marketing, advertising, public relations, and human resources came together for the third annual Intersociety Meet… Read more »
Uganda: Obongi Security Committee Halts Construction Projects Lacking Boqs, Plans
Starting Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, all ongoing construction and renovation projects in Obongi District without approved Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and building plans will be stopped… Read more »
Uganda: Nextars On the Move Igniting Purpose and Power in Uganda's Youth
The Nextars Movement is lighting up schools across Uganda. Last week, the nationwide youth empowerment initiative made powerful stops at Seeta High School Mukono, Mr. and Miss Teen… Read more »
Uganda: Shilling Strengthens As Dollar Slides On Global and Domestic Developments
The Ugandan shilling made modest gains in Friday's 27th June trading session, buoyed by improved investor sentiment and a softer US dollar. Read more »
Uganda: Centum Investments Issues Profit Warning, Expects 25 Percent Drop in Earnings
Leading East African investment firm Centum Investment Company PLC has issued a profit warning, announcing a projected 25% decline in net earnings for the financial year ended… Read more »
June 29, 2025
Uganda: Govt Explains Drop in Coffee Prices, Blames Global Oversupply and Strong Harvests
The Ugandan government has broken its silence on the sharp decline in coffee prices that has sparked widespread concern among farmers and sector players. Read more »
June 26, 2025
Uganda: Police to Recruit Over 430 Drivers
Police has announced a recruitment process for 434 drivers to join the force. Read more »
Uganda: Opportunity Bank Equips Mukono SMEs With Modern Business Management Skills
Small business owners in Greater Mukono are set to exploit variety of growth opportunities for their enterprises, after a training-workshop which equipped them with modern business… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Signs Finance Bill 2025 Into Law
Kenya's President William Ruto has officially signed the Finance Bill 2025 into law, introducing sweeping fiscal reforms aimed at increasing revenue, managing public debt, and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's UGX 72.4 Trillion Budget Targets Poverty, but Delivery Gaps Persist
Despite allocating billions to pro-poor initiatives, Uganda's FY2025/26 national budget faces questions over regional disparities, execution efficiency, and program impact. Read more »
June 25, 2025
Africa: Empire in the Sky - How Africa's Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again
It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering. Read more »
June 24, 2025
Uganda: Kamwenge Arts Teachers End Strike After Govt Pledges Salary Review
Arts teachers in Kamwenge District have ended their two-week strike and resumed teaching after receiving assurances from the Ministry of Education and Sports regarding salary… Read more »
June 25, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Set to Host Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit
Uganda is set to host the Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit from Wednesday, June 25 to Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Read more »
Uganda: Multichoice Uganda Announces Free Upgrade Campaign for Customers to Next Bouquets
MultiChoice Uganda has announce a new campaign for free upgrade of DStv and GOtv subscribers. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Showcase Coffee Excellence At World Trade Fair in Geneva
Uganda is set to exhibit its growing influence in the global coffee market at the World of Coffee 2025 event taking place from June 26-28 at Palexpo SA in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more »
June 23, 2025
Uganda: Ibanda District Chairperson Arrested Over Unauthorised Road Works
Ibanda District Chairperson Happy Herbert Mayanja was arrested on Monday morning and later released on police bond over allegations of unlawfully tampering with the Ibanda-Kagongo… Read more »
Uganda: Bukedi South RPC Ahimbisibwe Transferred to Aswa West in Police Reshuffle
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fred Ahimbisibwe, who has served as the Regional Police Commander (RPC) for Bukedi South for over a year, has been transferred to the Aswa… Read more »
Uganda: Thieves Break Into Arua Shop, Steal Over Shs34m, Phones
In the early hours of June 23, 2025, unknown criminals forced their way into Saidia Family Enterprises shop located in Euata Cell, Onzivu Ward, Ayivu East Division, Arua City. Read more »
Uganda: Kulthum Muzaata Regrets Publicising Marriage
Dr Kulthum Muzaata has expressed regret over publicly sharing details of her recent marriage and divorce on social media, revealing that she would have kept the union private had… Read more »
June 25, 2025
Uganda: FAO Sounds Alarm Over Agrifood Investment Gaps in Uganda
At a time when global financial aid to developing nations is shrinking, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has made an urgent call for Uganda to… Read more »
