Uganda: Insured Growth, Exposed Citizens

Uganda's insurance industry is being forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: it is growing, but it is not yet protecting most Ugandans. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Bets On Science for Growth

Over five years, the country has invested in STI to shift from commodities to industrial and knowledge-based production Read more »

Uganda: When Survival Is Criminalised - Is It the People Failing or the System?

Across Uganda's urban centres, especially in the densely populated informal settlements of Kampala, a troubling question is emerging: are we witnessing a rise in criminal minds --… Read more »

Uganda: Why Uganda's Agricultural Future Is Being Rewritten From the Ground Up

Uganda's agricultural transformation will not be driven by policy statements alone, but by whether farmers can access knowledge, markets, insurance, and organization to turn… Read more »

Uganda: Cattle Grazing in Karamoja Conservation Areas Fuels Wildlife Exodus, Tourism Losses

Continuous grazing of cattle inside protected areas in Karamoja is driving wildlife out of conservation zones and threatening the region's tourism potential, alarming officials… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Proposes Pre-Internship Exams, Delays Medical Graduation

The government is set to roll out a new policy that will introduce a pre-internship examination and require medical students, along with other health trainees, to complete their… Read more »

Uganda: Survivors Recount Horror of River Nkuse Boat Tragedy

Survivors of the River Nkuse boat tragedy have painted a harrowing picture of the final moments before an overloaded canoe overturned, plunging dozens into the water and leaving… Read more »

Uganda: Devon Petroleum Enter Uganda's Competitive Fuel Market With Expansion Plans and Retail Push

Devon Petroleum SMC LTD has officially entered Uganda's downstream petroleum sector with the launch of six fuel stations, positioning itself to compete in an increasingly crowded… Read more »

Uganda: Oil and Gas Sector Players Defend Continued Skilling of Ugandans

The oil and gas companies continue to train Ugandans with skills related to the sector even as major construction nears completion. Read more »

Uganda: Pau Gains Expanded Regulatory Powers Under New Petroleum Policy

The newly passed National Petroleum Policy 2025 is ushering in a new regulatory framework for the oil and gas sector as the country prepares to pump its crude oil from the ground. Read more »

Uganda: Sasa Project Concludes On a High in Tororo

The Start Awareness Support Action (SASA) project, a flagship community-driven initiative aimed at combating gender-based violence, has officially concluded after six years of… Read more »

Uganda: 23 Feared Dead in River Nguse Boat Accident

At least 23 people are feared dead following a boat accident on the River Nguse in Kagadi district. Eight people are said to have survived the accident. The boat accident occurred… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Unveils New Petroleum Policy As Industry Shifts to Production Phase

The Ministry of Energy has launched the National Petroleum Policy 2025, aimed at regulating the oil and gas sector as the country prepares for oil production. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Oil Moment and the Case for a Patient Energy Transition

As Uganda approaches the long-anticipated milestone of first oil, it does so at a moment of deep contradiction in the global energy narrative. On one hand, the world is… Read more »

Uganda: Nankabirwa - All Fuel On Sale Was Procured At Old Prices

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has warned marketing companies abetting fuel scarcity and price hikes, despite Uganda having enough supply for the local… Read more »

Uganda: Trade Order Chaos - Vendors' Livelihoods Hang in the Balance

After months of tense evictions and confiscated merchandise, the Ministry of Local Government has promised a reset. Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya told traders' leaders on… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Immigration Arrests 231 Foreign Nationals in Adjumani, Kampala Crackdown

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has arrested at least 231 foreign nationals in a series of intelligence-led operations conducted in Kampala and… Read more »

Uganda: Muhoozi - Together, We Have Turned a Personal Milestone Into a Community Empowerment Initiative

The annual MK Run was held at the weekend, with thousands participating by running across the hills of Kampala for charity. Here are Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's… Read more »

Uganda: Ursb Marks World Intellectual Property Day 2026

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has joined the global community in marking World Intellectual Property Day 2026, with this year's celebrations held under the theme… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Targets Mental Health in Workplace Reform Push

Workplace safety in Uganda is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, shifting from the traditional focus on physical hazards to a more complex and often invisible… Read more »

East Africa: East Africa's Ports Are Busy, but Stuck On the Wrong Side of Global Trade

Geography, economists often say, is destiny. For East Africa, it may also be a constraint. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF General Remanded Over Theft of 270,000 Liters of Fuel

The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded four Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officers over the alleged theft of 270,000 litres of fuel meant for military… Read more »

Uganda: Bou Hails Pearl Bank for Leading Role in Agriculture Financing

The Bank of Uganda has recognized Pearl Bank for its outstanding partnership and responsiveness in the Agricultural Credit Facility and Small Business Fund Schemes, which have… Read more »

Uganda: Priest Petitions Parliament to Drop the Sovereignty Bill Over Rights Concerns

A governance scholar and Catholic priest, Fr. Charles Oyo, has petitioned Parliament seeking the withdrawal or major amendment of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning… Read more »

Uganda: DTB Uganda Wins Client Service Award At Ura Bankers Conference

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has been recognized as a standout performer in the financial sector, securing the 1st Runner-Up accolade for Best in Client Service at the 8th… Read more »