Uganda: Oil Companies Fund Farming Modernisation Techniques in Albertine Region

On the shores of Lake Albert, the sun does not just shine. It bakes. For the people of Buliisa, that heat used to mean dry soil and empty plates; today, if you walk past the home… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Service Promotes 219 Officers in North Western Region

The Uganda Prisons Service has promoted 219 officers across the North Western Region, with leaders urging the newly elevated personnel to uphold discipline, professionalism, and… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda Health Workers Trained to Boost Early Detection of Birth Defects

Health workers in Ibanda District have received targeted training to improve early screening and diagnosis of congenital malformations in newborns, a step aimed at reducing… Read more »

Uganda: Pearl Bank Posts Shs47bn Profit in First Results After Rebrand

Pearl Bank Uganda has reported a strong financial performance in its first annual results since rebranding, posting a net profit after tax of Shs47.3 billion for the year ended… Read more »

East Africa: EA Directors League Calls for Stronger Governance and Resilient Leadership in Region

More than 300 business leaders, policymakers, and governance experts from East Africa and beyond gathered in Kampala for the LEAD Convention 2026, where discussions centred on… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Tables Arts Teachers' Pay Rise Proposal

The government has proposed a revised salary structure for arts and humanities teachers, although officials say the timeline for implementation has not yet been finalised. Read more »

Uganda: Corpse Flogged After 'Refusing' to Be Transported for Burial

A family transporting the body of a relative for burial in western Uganda was thrown into distress after their vehicle repeatedly broke down under unclear circumstances, prompting… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Courts Global Investors At China's Canton Fair

Uganda has strengthened its trade, investment, and diplomatic engagement with Asia through high-impact participation at the 139th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the… Read more »

Uganda: Taxi Operators Bemoan Exclusion From Kampala Transport Reforms

The Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF) has raised concern over what it describes as exclusion from consultations surrounding the rollout of electric buses in Kampala,… Read more »

Uganda: Black and White Quiz Night Gives Kampala the Perfect Slow Start Into May

As April came to a close and Kampala ushered in the Labour Day holiday weekend, many city dwellers opted for a quieter alternative to the usual parties and crowded dance floors.… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda Authorities Suspend Gold Mining Over Wetland Degradation Concerns

Authorities in Ibanda District have suspended gold mining activities in Rukiri Sub-county following growing concerns from residents over the degradation of Katembe Wetland. Read more »

Uganda: ABC Capital Bank Reports Strong Profit Rebound As Turnaround Gains Momentum

ABC Capital Bank Limited has once again announced a growth in profits, signaling a strengthening turnaround strategy anchored on sustained investment in digital transformation,… Read more »

Uganda: Pearl Bank Backs 'Just Believe Day' to Support 1,000 Vulnerable Families in Kawempe

Pearl Bank has extended its support to the "Just Believe Day" outreach, a high-impact initiative aimed at feeding and uplifting 1,000 vulnerable families in Kawempe-Kazo, a densely… Read more »

Uganda: Adra Uganda, UBA Bank Partner to Support Fruit Tree, Woodlot Planting in Lamwo

ADRA Uganda, in partnership with UBA Bank has launched an environmental and livelihood initiative in Palabek, Lamwo district. Read more »

Uganda: Government Pushes Organic Fertilizers to Boost Coffee Yields in Kalungu

The Government of Uganda has intensified efforts to encourage farmers to adopt organic fertilizers as part of a wider strategy aimed at improving crop quality, increasing yields,… Read more »

Uganda: Seven Killed in Nwoya Bus-Truck Head-On Collision

A tragic road crash in the early hours of May 4, 2026, has claimed seven lives in Nwoya District after a Nile Star Coaches bus collided head-on with an oncoming Benz Actros trailer… Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Appoints Joselynne Rwakakooko As Acting Managing Director

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has appointed Eng. Joselynne R. Rwakakooko as its Acting Managing Director. Read more »

Uganda: Female CEOs Gather in Kampala for She Walks High Tea Celebration

Serena Hotel hosted a high-level gathering of women leaders on May 2, 2026, as Johnnie Walker convened top female CEOs under its She Walks platform for an exclusive High Tea… Read more »

Uganda: DFCU Bank, Rotary Extend Community Health Outreach to Nakivubo Residents

By mid-morning, the grounds of Nakivubo Blue Primary School were filled with a quiet sense of urgency--mothers balancing toddlers, boda boda riders comparing notes on blood… Read more »

Uganda: Mityana Taxi Park Operators Protest Sudden Eviction Directive

Leaders and traders operating in the taxi park in Mityana Municipality have raised concerns following a directive requiring them to vacate the premises within a short period to… Read more »

Uganda: Today in History - Rajiv Ruparelia Dies in Road Crash

On this day in 2025, businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group and only son of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, died in a motor accident along the Entebbe… Read more »

Uganda: 28 Arrested in Kisoro Illegal Mining Crackdown, 25 Rwandan Nationals Among Suspects

Police in Kisoro District have arrested 28 people in an intelligence-led operation against illegal mining at Kirwa Wolfram Mines, with 25 of the suspects identified as Rwandan… Read more »

Uganda: Captain Morgan Takeover Heads to Nkozi ,Najjeera This Labour Weekend

This Labour weekend, we work harder and play harder. Read more »

Uganda: Absa to Reward Card Customers With All-Expenses-Paid Trip in Island Escape Campaign

Absa Bank Uganda has launched the Island Escape card campaign, a rewards initiative offering its Personal Prestige and Premier Banking customers the chance to win an… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Sets 2030 Target for Electric Public Transport Shift

Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transition Uganda's transport sector to electric mobility, with a target to fully shift public transport and motorcycles to electric… Read more »