December 05, 2023
Uganda: Good Luck Oils Wall Collapse Victims Named
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Uganda: Stanbic Bank Appoints Ronald Makata As New Chief Finance, Value Management Officer
Ronald Makata has been named new Chief Finance and Value Management Officer for Stanbic Bank Uganda replacing Abraham Ongenge. Read more »
December 01, 2023
Uganda: Most of the Problems Are Caused By Leaders - Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that most of the problems that affect Ugandans are caused by leaders. Read more »
East Africa: East African Court of Justice Ruling Impacts Pursuit of Justice in EACOP Case, Says Activists
On November 29, the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) delivered a judgment regarding the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) construction by TotalEnergies, China National… Read more »
Uganda: Once Upon a Beach Festival Sets Busabala Sands Ablaze With Dutch and Ugandan Music
Once Upon A Beach Festival is set to Ignite the Sands of Busabala, Uganda with a Fusion of Dutch and Ugandan beats. Read more »
Uganda: Police Win This Year's Inter Forces Games, UPDF Come Third
Police have emerged the overall winner of this year's inter forces games. Read more »
Uganda: COP 28: Collaboration Crucial to Tackling the Climate Emergency
Government and business leaders from across the world will convene in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, between November, 30 and December,12 for COP 28, the latest "Conference of… Read more »
Uganda: Nyombi Thembo Assumes Office As New UCC Executive Director
Former ICT Minister, Nyombi Thembo has officially assumed office as the new Executive Director for the Uganda Communications Commission(UCC). Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Urges the Government to Cut Taxes On Cooking Gas
Parliament Speaker Anita Among has urged the government to reduce taxes on Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) as a safer alternative to traditional fuels like charcoal, which are… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition MPs' Plenary Boycott Continues, Next Steps to Be Decided Next Week, Says Muwanga Kivumbi
Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, Butambala County MP has affirmed that the opposition's boycott of the plenary is ongoing. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Uganda: Ugandans Urged to Embrace Digital Banking to Spur Country's Economic Growth
In the era of digital revolution, financial experts and banking leaders are advocating for a widespread adoption of digital banking opportunities as a means to minimize risks… Read more »
Uganda: Eviction of Balaalo in Northern Uganda Starts
The office of the Prime Minister has issued a fresh directive concerning immigrant cattle farmers in Northern Uganda, specifically targeting non-compliant herdsmen. Read more »
Uganda: Farmers Frustrated As Tea Prices Go Down
In the face of plummeting prices for both green leaf and processed tea in Uganda's auction market, farmers are left frustrated and contemplating uprooting their crops. Read more »
Uganda: UNDP, Agriculture Ministry Join Forces to Empower Women in Karamoja
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the India-Brazil-South Africa Fund, have launched the Karamoja green belt… Read more »
Uganda: Surge in Cases of Human Trafficking in West Nile Causes Alarm
West Nile leaders have expressed deep concern over the escalating cases of human trafficking in the sub-region. Read more »
Uganda: Bukenya's Compassion Brings Smiles to Disadvantaged Children in Kamwokya
It was a moment of joy as disadvantaged children in Kamwokya received several relief items from Bukenya Sulaiman, the chairman of Uganda Online Investments Limited. Read more »
Uganda: Security Provides More Details About ADF Commander Said to be Behind Behind Twin Blasts
Security has provided more details about the ADF commander behind the Saturday double blasts in Kampala and Wakiso. Read more »
December 02, 2023
Africa: COP28 Climate 'Loss and Damage' Fund a Big Win for Uganda - WWF
The World Wildlife Fund(WWF) Uganda has welcomed the creation of a fund to help compensate countries struggling to cope with loss and damage caused by climate change during the… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Uganda: Govt Seeks Approval for Shs3.5trillion Borrowing to Addressing Funding Gaps
The government has tabled a supplementary schedule requesting parliamentary approval for a shs3.5 trillion borrowing plan. Read more »
Uganda: UN Launches Cutting-Edge Virtual Training Centre for Peacekeepers in Entebbe
The United Nations Academy for Peace Operations has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Virtual Instructor-Led Training facility at the Regional Service Center in Entebbe. Read more »
Uganda: Public Service Commission Raises Alarm Over Political Interference in Karamoja Recruitment Process
The Public Service Commission has sounded an alarm regarding political interference in the human resource recruitment process in Karamoja, expressing grave concerns over the hiring… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Onek for Transparent NGO Spending in Refugee Assistance Programs
The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Hillary Onek, has underscored the government's imperative role in overseeing how NGOs allocate funds received from… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, Kenya Urged to Lift Visa Restrictions to Boost Tourism
In a significant push for enhanced tourism collaboration, private sector leaders in the tourism industry from Kenya and Uganda have jointly called for the removal of visa… Read more »
Uganda: Urgent Call for Affordable Oxygen As Lung Diseases Surge in Uganda
Health experts at Makerere University Lung Institute have emphasized the pressing need for a reduction in oxygen costs to aid patients battling lung diseases, particularly those… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Not Well Positioned to Exploit AfCFTA Benefits, Experts Say
Experts have warned that Uganda is currently not positioned well to exploit the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Read more »