June 20
Uganda: Tension and Tears - Inside Explosive UIA, Anite Meeting At State House
An explosive meeting at State House drew tears on Wednesday afternoon as President Museveni grilled Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) bosses and officials from finance and… Read more »
Uganda: Why Ugandans Continue to Live in Poverty
Despite numerous government initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty, a significant portion of Ugandans continues to live in destitution. Read more »
June 15
Uganda: Govt Commits to Environment Protection During Oil and Gas Exploration
The minister of energy Ruth Nankabirwa has said government is committed to ensure that the oil and gas sector is exploited without breaching environment guidelines. Read more »
June 20
Uganda: Focus On Savings, Not Small Donations, Kasolo Tells Minister Kasolo Bukedi
The State Minister for Microfinance, Mr Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, has urged communities to shift their focus from soliciting small donations to enhancing saving campaigns. Read more »
June 18
Uganda: Microfinance Officials to Produce Detail of Emyooga Beneficiaries
The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) instructed officials from the Microfinance Support Centre to compile a comprehensive list detailing recipients of Emyooga funds in… Read more »
Uganda: Lifestyle - Could the Lack for Jobs for the Youth Be Blamed for the Rise of Promiscuity in Our Society?
As I left home at 6:10 AM today, rushing to work like a bird racing to catch the early worm, I was met with a bit of commotion outside my gate. Read more »
June 19
Uganda: Govt Unveils Plans to Support Exporters
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Ramathan Ggoobi, has outlined strategies on how the government intends to support producers and service providers who engage… Read more »
June 18
Uganda: Many Have Permits but Ignorance of Traffic Laws Cited in Accidents
Taxi driving, boda boda riding, washing bays are some of the common businesses done by those that love transport. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Car Import Trade - Economic Engine and Regulatory Shifts
The car import business in Uganda is a multi-million dollar industry. In recent years, the revenue generated from taxes and duties on imported vehicles has consistently bolstered… Read more »
June 17
Uganda: One Million Households to Get Free Electricity Connection, Says Minister Nankabirwa
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has revealed that government has received a loan from World Bank summing to USD638 millions under the… Read more »
June 14
Uganda: Does Uganda's 2024/2025 Budget Hit the Mark?
The recently approved national budget of Shs72.136 trillion for the 2024/2025 financial year has sparked intense debate among Ugandans. Read more »
Uganda: Public Caught Unawares As Entebbe Airport Tests for Passenger Crash Response Readiness
Members of the public were on Friday morning caught unawares as the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority carried out a partial emergency exercise to test Entebbe International Airport's… Read more »
Uganda: CAA Tests Entebbe for Passenger Crash Response Readiness
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is testing Entebbe International Airport for passenger aircraft emergency readiness. Read more »
Uganda: Demand and Prices of Commodities Plummet
Farmers across different regions in the country are counting losses due to a drastic loss in demand and drop in prices of commodities like cassava, maize and matooke. Read more »
June 13
Uganda: Uganda's Economy to Grow by 6% - Kasaija
The Minister for Finance, Matia Kasaija has said Uganda's economy is projected to grow at 6 percent in the financial year 2024/ 2025. Read more »
Uganda: Govt, FAO, Launch Digital Information, Surveillance Observatory System to Support Agriculture in Kiryandongo
Government in partnership with the Food and agriculture organization (FAO) has launched and handed over digital devices to Kiryandongo local government during the launch of the… Read more »
June 12
Uganda: Govt Earmarks Shs265 Billion to Tarmac Roads in Mukono
The Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye has revealed that government has earmarked shs265 billion to tarmac 70 kms of feeder roads in Mukono Municipality and Mukono district… Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Manufacturers Want Raw Materials Aggregated for Production
Manufacturers say that aggregation of raw materials used in production for local consumption and export would help reduce on the high cost of production that makes their products… Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Experts React to Museveni's Stance On Uganda's Economy
President Yoweri Museveni rose to the podium during the state of the nation address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to hail Ugandans for reaching the lower floor of middle income… Read more »
Uganda: Over Supply and Lack of Market for Cassava Is Creating Miseries for Cassava Farmers in Teso
It is reported that the farmers in Kumi and Bukedea are stuck with cassava. We even see an overflow of dried cassava at the weekly flea Bukedea market. This shows the growing… Read more »
June 06
Uganda: Uganda's Economy On Right Track - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday painted a bright future for Uganda's economy, which he said is on the right track . Read more »
June 05
Uganda: Power Struggles - Uganda's Uneven Electricity Distribution
Despite Uganda's substantial investment in hydroelectric power generation, the country continues to grapple with significant disparities in electricity distribution. While urban… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Gears Up - Revamping Roads, Reclaiming Health With Landmark Landfill Closure
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is charting a bold course for the upcoming fiscal year. Unveiling their key priorities, Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has placed a laser focus on… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economic Growth Stalls, Falls Short of Govt Target
President Yoweri Museveni's ambitious plan to boost Uganda's economy to 7% growth appears to have stalled. Economists now predict a stagnant economy, hovering between 5.5% and 6%… Read more »
Uganda: Experts Say Economy Growing in the Pockets of Fewer Ugandans
Finance minister Matia Kasaija once boasted of the economy skyrocketing. Indeed, it has happened with the current GDPt 6.3 percent but this is seemingly in the pockets of a few… Read more »