May 21
Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda Suspends DR Congo Flights, Cross-Border Flea Markets and Transport
Uganda has suspended flights, border transport and weekly markets in high-risk border districts after confirming two imported Ebola cases linked to the outbreak in eastern DR… Read more »
May 20
Uganda: Explainer - Why Police Tow Rather Than Drive Seized Vehicles in Among Investigation
CID-led operatives attached to the Uganda Police have continued to tow rather than drive luxury vehicles seized from properties linked to outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita… Read more »
Uganda: Four Remanded Over Break-in At Bank of Uganda, Theft of Laptops Worth Shs35m
Four suspects have been arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court over their alleged involvement in a break-in at the Bank of Uganda that resulted in the theft of… Read more »
Uganda: SFC Soldiers Encouraged to Use Wazalendo Sacco for Long-Term Financial Stability
Representatives and delegates of the Special Forces Command (SFC) have been sensitised on the operations and benefits of Wazalendo SACCO during a meeting held at Umoja Hall at the… Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Calls for Integrity, Accountability As UPDF Concludes Senior Logistics Leaders Retreat
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations (CDF and SPA/SO), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called on logisticians in the Uganda… Read more »
May 21
Africa: Museveni, Zuma Discuss Uganda-South Africa Investment Cooperation
President Museveni has hosted former South African President Jacob Zuma at State Lodge Nakasero, where the two leaders held discussions aimed at strengthening business and… Read more »
May 19
Uganda: Stanbic, ATC Launch Digital Hubs to Power Uganda's Next Generation
Stanbic Bank Uganda and ATC Uganda have unveiled a strategic partnership to establish Digital Community spaces focused on equipping youth with practical technology and financial… Read more »
Uganda: DFCU Appoints Margaret Karume As Second Executive Director
DFCU Bank has appointed seasoned banker Margaret Karume as its second executive director, in a move aimed at strengthening value creation for customers, shareholders and other… Read more »
Uganda: State House Anti-Graft Investigator Urges Youth to Harness Digital Platforms in Fight Against Corruption
Young people have been urged to take a leading role in the fight against corruption by responsibly using digital platforms to promote accountability, raise public awareness and… Read more »
Uganda: Boda Riders in Bukomansimbi Battle Rising Costs, Poor Roads and Daily Risks to Survive
In the busy trading centres and dusty feeder roads of Bukomansimbi District, boda boda riders have become an essential part of daily transport, connecting villages to markets,… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Group Posts Strong Q1 2026 Growth As Digital Transformation Drives Regional Expansion
Equity Group Holdings has reported a strong start to 2026, posting a 24 percent increase in profit after tax for the first quarter as the regional financial services giant… Read more »
Uganda: Security Forces Back Eviction of Car Dealers From Jinja Road Reserve in Kyambogo, Nakawa
The Ministry of Works and Transport, supported by the Uganda Police Force and the military, has carried out an operation to evict car dealers and roadside businesses operating… Read more »
Uganda: Unpaid Care Work Slowing Women's Economic Progress, Government Warns
The Commissioner for Gender and Women Affairs at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Ms Angella Nakafero, has raised concern that unpaid care and domestic work… Read more »
Uganda: Kabale LC5 Chairperson Orders Pension Payroll Cleanup Within 30 Days
The newly sworn-in Kabale District LC5 Chairperson, Denis Nzeirwe Ndyomugyenyi, has directed Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Robert Mugabe to clean up the district pensioners'… Read more »
Uganda: Commercial Court Moves to Fast-Track Shs187bn Banking Disputes Through Mediation
The Commercial Court has rolled out a large-scale mediation exercise targeting 326 banking and credit disputes valued at Shs187.65 billion, as part of the ongoing Settlement… Read more »
Uganda: State House Dismisses Claims of Planned Currency Change As Fake
State House has dismissed as fake a widely circulated social media statement claiming that government was planning to demonetise and replace some of Uganda's currency notes. Read more »
May 20
Uganda: Bank of Uganda to Hold Kabale Townhall On Economy, Financial Inclusion
Bank of Uganda is set to meet residents and stakeholders in Kabale District for a townhall meeting aimed at explaining the Central Bank's role in managing the economy and… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Pledges Support to Ntungamo Iron Ore Processing Plant
President Museveni has pledged government support to Terra Industrial Development Company following the establishment of an iron ore processing factory in Rwenanura, Ntungamo… Read more »
May 18
East Africa: Uganda's Mineral Sector Pushes for One-Stop Gold Buying Centre to Curb Scams, Boost Transparency
Players in Uganda's mineral sector are moving to centralize gold trading through a proposed one-stop buying centre, a move aimed at cleaning up the market, eliminating scams, and… Read more »
Uganda: Bunyoro MPs Pledge to Push University, Oil Jobs and Commercial Agriculture
Members of Parliament from the Bunyoro region who were sworn in this week have outlined their priorities for the new term, with a focus on operationalising Bunyoro University,… Read more »
Uganda: Government Moves to Crack Down On Illegal Mineral Dealers With Tough New Rules
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has announced tougher measures targeting unlicensed mineral dealers as government moves to streamline Uganda's mineral trade and… Read more »
Uganda: EACOP Champions Skills Transfer As Uganda Prepares for Sustainable Growth
As Uganda prepares for first oil production in July 2026, the country's oil and gas sector is entering a transformative phase driven by skills development, capacity building, and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Will Buy Shares in Regional Refinery - Museveni Tells Dangote
President Museveni has expressed Uganda's support for a proposed regional oil refinery project following talks with Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote on… Read more »
May 17
Uganda: Museveni Backs Dangote's Regional Refinery Plan
President Museveni has endorsed plans for a proposed East African regional refinery championed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, saying the project aligns with Uganda's… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Centenary Bank, Nsambya Babies Home Launch Fourth Edition of Charity Walk to Support Vulnerable Children
Centenary Bank together with the Child Welfare and Adoption Society, has launched the fourth edition of the Nsambya Babies Home Charity Walk, scheduled to take place on July,25,… Read more »
