August 13, 2023
Uganda: Government Justifies High Cost of Digital Number Plates
The cost of the new number plates that are expected to be rolled out later in the year was a result of a financial model used for their pricing. Read more »
Uganda: Transport Minister Warns Ugandans Using the Lake in August to Be Extra Vigilant
The Minister of Works, Transport, and Communication, Gen. Katumba Wamala, warned the public to be cautious while using Lake Victoria, especially at night during the three months of… Read more »
Uganda: Tanzania Offers Ugandan Shippers a 30-Day Free Storage Period
In response to the disruptions in the global supply chains as a result of COVID-19, Global conflicts and Climate change, TPA offered several incentives to the Ugandan shippers,… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Uganda: Criminalise Use of Marijuana - Medics
The Director of Butabika National Referral Referral Hospital, Dr. Juliet Nakku has implored Members of Parliament to ignore the economic pressures, and ban the production and sale… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Will Develop With or Without Loans - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has explained that Uganda's anti-homosexuality law does not target anyone for being a homosexual, but makes it illegal to recruit or coerce others. This… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Challenges Govt on Water Transport Safety
The Opposition in Parliament has castigated the government's lukewarm response to lake week's boat accident on Lake Victoria which claimed at least 20 lives. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Defends Cost of Digital Number Plates, Going Ahead With Project in October
The cost of the new number plates that are expected to be rolled out later in the year were a result of a financial model used for their pricing. The Minister for Security Jim… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Invites Algeria to Uganda for Coffee Value-Addition Joint Venture
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has invited Algeria to join Uganda in setting up a joint venture with an aim of adding value to coffee. Read more »
Uganda: World Bank to Stop Funding Uganda Over Anti-Gay Law
The World Bank has suspended all future funding for projects in Uganda, citing human rights violations after the enactment of an anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Uganda: Failure to Pay Medical Interns Is Dangerous, Say Experts
Healthcare worker strikes in Uganda are likely to have greater negative impact on poor and vulnerable patients, according to research published in Cureus, a journal of medical… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Uganda: 2026 Election to Be Most Expensive Ever
There is growing concern over the ever-rising cost of holding general elections in the country. For example, an election expert told The Independent recently that whereas the… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Somalia: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia Military Commanders Meet Over Troop Withdrawal From Somalia
Top military commanders of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) met to evaluate the first phase of ATMIS troop withdrawal from Somalia, which was successfully… Read more »
Uganda: Government Extends Commitment to Curb Trafficking
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Internal Affairs vowed to double its efforts in ensuring that it eliminates the vice of human trafficking which is one of the big… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Cautions Politicians and Civil Servants Frustrating Investors
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reiterated his call to stop the exportation of raw materials, saying that Uganda loses a lot of money annually due to such an economic undertaking. Read more »
Uganda: Government Cuts Internet Cost By 50% to Improve Service Delivery
Uganda Government reduced the Cost of the Internet from US$ 70 to US$35 per Mbps per month to facilitate service delivery, according to a statement released by the Ministry of ICT… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Interests Japanese in Investing in Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday afternoon held bilateral talks with the visiting Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yoshimasa Hayashi and his delegation at State House… Read more »
Uganda: National Conference On Communications Returns for Its 8th Edition This October
Following the success of the event last year, the National Conference on Communications (NCC) shall return for its eighth edition this October. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Uganda: Electoral Commission Releases Road Map to 2026 Uganda General Elections
The Electoral Commission has released the roadmap leading to the 2026 General Elections, with focus on early preparations and adequate funding for all activities. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Sends Two Teams to World Schools Chess Championships
Two Ugandan teams that are set to compete at the FIDE World Schools Team Championship, have arrived in Kazakhstan hours after being flagged off by the National Council of Sports… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: Govt Names Steering Committee to Spearhead Co-Op Bank Revival
The dream of reviving the cooperative bank is getting closer to reality as a steering committee is commissioned by the government. Read more »
Uganda: GOtv Introduces New Package for Soccer Fans
GOtv has announced the introduction of GOtv Supa+, a tailored package that will see die-hard fans watch their loved players as the 2023/24 premier league season kick-off on Aug.12. Read more »
Uganda: 'Inconsistency in Policies Will Derail Investment in E-Mobility'
Uganda's manufacturers are ready to invest in the emerging E-Mobility sub-sector but the government's inconsistency in investment policies will derail progress, according to the… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Stunned By Lack of Rules as Govt Picks Firm to Run National Lottery
MPs are concerned that government has identified a company to manage the lucrative national lottery without regulations in place. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: Price of Internet Cut By Half - ICT Minister
Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has announced a 50% reduction in the price of the internet. Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Uganda Activates First 5G Site at Bulange
Airtel Uganda has activated the first 5G site at Bulange in Mengo to boost connectivity and digital inclusion in Uganda. Read more »