Uganda: Moyo - One Killed, Eight Hurt in Truck Accident Along Ubbi Hill

A road crash along Ubbi Hill in Laropi Sub-County has left one person dead and eight others injured after a Fuso Fighter truck reportedly developed mechanical problems and… Read more »

Uganda: NSSF Targets Shs80 Trillion Assets Through Leadership Coaching Strategy

Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund Patrick Ayota has urged chief executives and business leaders to embrace workplace coaching and mentorship, arguing that… Read more »

Uganda: Allen Kagina Calls for Stronger Technical Skills to Unlock Oil and Gas Jobs

The Chairperson of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Allen Kagina, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to empowering Uganda's workforce and unlocking… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda Cao Urges Extension Workers to Boost Coffee Production

The Chief Administrative Officer of Kitagwenda District, Moses Diliri , has called on agricultural extension workers to intensify efforts in guiding farmers on proper coffee… Read more »

Uganda: Kira Municipal Trade Expo Opens With Focus On Supporting Local Businesses

Hundreds of exhibitors, investors and government agencies have gathered at the 2026 Kira Municipal Council Annual Trade Expo, an event aimed at promoting local businesses,… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri Allocates Shs1.8bn for Road and Bridge Improvements

Residents of Rukungiri District are set to benefit from improved transport services after district authorities approved plans to rehabilitate 20 roads spanning 170 kilometres in… Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Announces Scheduled Outages On Lugogo-Kampala North Power Line

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has announced scheduled daytime power shutdowns in selected parts of Kampala served by the Lugogo-Kampala North 132kV… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Urges African Political Parties to Prioritise Wealth and Job Creation

President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and… Read more »

East Africa: Truck Drivers' Protest Cripples Trade Flow At Uganda-Kenya Border

A cross-border truck drivers' strike at the Malaba border earlier this week disrupted trade and transport between Uganda and Kenya, with authorities estimating losses of up to… Read more »

Uganda: Nateete-Nakawuka Road Section Closed for Three Months to Allow Drainage Works

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the temporary closure of a section of the Nateete-Nakawuka Road around Nateete to allow for ongoing drainage improvement works… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Faces Three-Week Planned Power Disruptions

Electricity consumers in Kampala and surrounding areas are set to experience scheduled daytime power outages for nearly three weeks as the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Defends NRM's Four-Decade Development Agenda, Unveils 'Seven-Brick' Transformation Model

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended the National Resistance Movement's (NRM) four-decade governance record, outlining a "seven-brick" development framework he says has… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for End to Raw Exports, Pushes Africa Toward Value Addition

President Museveni has outlined an ambitious post-election economic agenda centered on industrialisation, value addition and skills development, arguing that Uganda and Africa… Read more »

Uganda: Grow Loans Transforming Women's Businesses in Mbale

Women entrepreneurs in Mbale are registering business growth and greater financial independence under the government's Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women… Read more »

Uganda: Ggoobi Appointed EADB Board Chair As Regional Bank Launches Shs48.7 Billion Fund for Youth and Women Enterprises

Uganda's Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the East African Development Bank (EADB)… Read more »

Uganda: DJs Told to 'Start High' On Pricing At Guinness Smooth Creator Lab

The business side of DJing took centre stage at the latest edition of the Guinness Smooth Creator Lab, where UK-based selector DJ Maintain encouraged young creatives to stop… Read more »

Uganda: Gilbey's Hangouts Ignites Fierce Debate On Phone Passwords and Trust in Relationships

The conversation turned lively and at times uncomfortable on Friday night as the Gilbey's Hangouts returned for its third edition at Old Tymerz, sparking a heated debate on one of… Read more »

Uganda: Six Subaru Drivers Arrested Over Reckless Racing On Masaka Highway

Police have arrested six drivers accused of reckless driving and engaging in dangerous road competitions along the Masaka Highway, amid growing concern over road safety on major… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's Seventh Term to Prioritise Trade, Industrialisation, and Youth Transition - - Kakuru

Senior Presidential Advisor on Trade Phillip Kakuru has described President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's upcoming seventh term as a "generational transition" phase expected to focus on… Read more »

Uganda: Accountants Review Domestic Revenue Mobilisation As Uganda's Shs84tn Budget Dominates Pfm Conference Agenda

Accountants and public finance professionals convening under the 4th Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference are set to scrutinise Uganda's domestic revenue mobilisation… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Boss Elubu Urges Discipline As 100 Prisons Officers Promoted At Luzira Upper Prison

The Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and Regional Prisons Commander (RPC) for Kampala Extra Region, Francis Xavier Elubu, has urged newly promoted officers to uphold discipline,… Read more »

Uganda: Suluhu and Ruto Talk Opposites On Joint Refinery Plan

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has questioned a proposed oil refinery in Tanga, saying she was not aware of the project despite its announcement by her Kenyan… Read more »

Uganda: Court Sentences Two Men for Selling False HIV Cure in Masaka

Two Rwandan nationals have been convicted in Masaka after allegedly selling fake medicine they claimed could cure HIV/Aids within two weeks. Read more »

Uganda: Kabale University Students Urged to Uphold Journalism Ethics in Digital Era

Kabale University journalism students have been urged to uphold professional ethics and responsible reporting in the face of rapidly expanding digital media platforms and growing… Read more »

Uganda: Microfinance Support Centre Rolls Out Loan Clinics to Bridge Uganda's Credit Gap

The Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) has launched a nationwide rollout of Regional Loan Clinics aimed at extending affordable credit to underserved communities and strengthening… Read more »