April 09
Uganda: BoU Signs Shs592bn Contract With Euro Gold Refinery
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has signed a contract with two local companies including Euro Gold Refinery to commence the supply of gold under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. Read more »
Uganda: Planned Water Shutdown to Affect Large Parts of Kampala On Friday
Residents and businesses across Kampala should prepare for a full-day water supply interruption on Friday, April 10, 2026, following an announcement by the National Water and… Read more »
Uganda: France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams
The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space - Museveni
President Museveni has announced that Uganda is set to launch two new satellites into space as part of efforts to strengthen security, environmental monitoring, and communications. Read more »
Uganda: Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf Hosts Mother Club President
The Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf hosted its mother club president, Kin Kariisa, in a vibrant fellowship that highlighted service, innovation, and leadership development. Read more »
Uganda: Aptech Returns in Uganda With New Future-Ready Tech Campus in Kampala
Aptech Limited, a global leader in learning solutions with a presence in over 200 cities worldwide, today announced its official return to Uganda. Read more »
April 08
Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Urges Leaders to Prioritise Citizens and Uphold Their Mandate
The Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on political leaders at all levels to remain faithful to the promises that brought them into office and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Clays Returns to Profitability With Shs142m
Uganda Clays Limited has staged a return to profitability in the 2025 financial year, posting a net profit of Shs142 million--a sharp recovery from a net loss of Shs4.95 billion… Read more »
April 09
Uganda: Judiciary Under Pressure As Audit Exposes Backlog Crisis, Staffing Gaps
Members of the Judiciary Audit Committee have raised concern over deep-rooted inefficiencies in the justice system following a high-level meeting with Chief Justice Flavian Zeija… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Cancels Contested 12-Square-Mile Land Title in Mubende
The State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, has ordered the cancellation of a 12-square-mile land title in Buweekula South Constituency in Mubende District, declaring that the late… Read more »
Uganda: Students Urged to Embrace Volunteer Work to Tackle Unemployment
Students have been encouraged to take up voluntary work to build practical skills and improve their employability, as experts warn that academic qualifications alone are no longer… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms
The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has warned young people against falling victim to fraudulent labour export schemes, saying many are losing… Read more »
Uganda: Moneylenders Push Back Against 'Predator' Label, Admit Internal Abuse and Call for Policy Reset
Uganda's moneylending industry is pushing back against what it calls a sustained campaign of public vilification, even as its own leaders concede that rogue operators within the… Read more »
Uganda: Makerere Must Treat the Disease, Not Silence the Symptoms
Makerere University's decision to enforce virtual guild campaigns may appear prudent on the surface, but it risks becoming a convenient substitute for confronting a deeper… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Launch Climate Camera Into Space - Musenero
The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has revealed that Uganda will this year deploy a space-based climate monitoring camera in a bid to… Read more »
April 08
Uganda: You Must Fight for Africa's Strategic Security - Museveni Tells NRM MPs
President Museveni has called on leaders across the continent to prioritise Africa's strategic security, warning that without unity and technological advancement, the continent… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Set for May 12 Swearing-in
President Museveni will be sworn in for his seventh term in office on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, following his victory in the January 15 presidential elections. Read more »
Uganda: Ggaba Daycare Killer Sought Wealth Through Human Sacrifice, Court Hears
A 34-year-old man accused of killing four children at a daycare centre in Ggaba, a suburb of Kampala, believed he would gain wealth through human sacrifice, according to… Read more »
Uganda: Gomba Farmers Urge Govt to Subsidise Guatemala Grass Seeds to Boost Milk Production, Prevent Livestock Deaths
Cattle farmers in Gomba District have called on the government to subsidize Guatemala grass seeds, saying the high-nutrition fodder could help reduce livestock deaths during dry… Read more »
Uganda: CSOs Warn Debt-Heavy Budget Threatens Service Delivery
The Executive Director of Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), Julius Mukunda, has expressed concern over the government's budget allocation for the 2026/2027 financial… Read more »
April 09
Uganda: Opposition Warns Against 'Draconian' Sovereignty Bill
The Opposition in Uganda's Parliament is mobilizing lawmakers across party lines to resist the proposed National Sovereignty Bill 2026, arguing that it threatens governance, human… Read more »
April 08
Uganda: Buganda Leaders Trained On 'Tubeere Balamu' Health Insurance Initiative
Leaders in the Buganda Kingdom have been trained on the "Tubeere Balamu" health insurance scheme, an initiative aimed at improving access to affordable healthcare among the… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Secures Shs 2.1 Trillion for Urban Development Programme to Boost Jobs and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has announced the approval of a $540 million (approximately UGX 2.1 trillion) funding package from the World Bank to implement… Read more »
Uganda: New Urban Programme Aims to Decongest Kampala, Drive Economic Growth in Cities
Uganda is turning to its cities as engines of economic transformation, following the approval of a $540 million urban development programme by the World Bank. Read more »
Uganda: Activists Demand Urgent Action As Alcohol Abuse Tightens Grip On Kampala Youth
Civil society activists under the Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance have called on the government, religious leaders, and Members of Parliament to intensify efforts to combat… Read more »
