Uganda: Arua Airfield Landowners Demand Speedy Valuation and Compensation

Residents of three villages affected by the planned expansion of Arua Airfield are calling for a swift and transparent land valuation process, saying they have waited years for… Read more »

Uganda: Premium Brands Turn to Exclusive Experiences to Court Uganda's Business Elite

Premium beverage brands are increasingly shifting from traditional marketing to curated, invitation-only experiences as they seek to strengthen relationships with Uganda's growing… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Demand Action On Corruption, Call for Review of Decentralization Policy

The fight against corruption and the effectiveness of the decentralisation policy dominated discussions during the induction of the 12th Parliament, with MPS questioning whether… Read more »

Uganda: UNBS Seizes Counterfeit Toilet Tissue in Kikuubo

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has arrested four suspects and impounded more than 400 cartons of counterfeit and substandard toilet tissue, along with thousands of… Read more »

Uganda: CDF Spokesman - NMG Pledges More Patriotic and Balanced Journalism

Col Chris Magezi, the military assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces UPDF, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has released a statement, indicating that Nation Media Group (NMG)… Read more »

Uganda: Britam Unveils Flexible Motor Insurance Plan to Boost Uptake of Comprehensive Cover

Britam Insurance Uganda has introduced a flexible premium payment plan aimed at expanding access to comprehensive motor insurance, as insurers seek to address one of the biggest… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye Sues Muhoozi Over Martha Karua's Deportation

Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have filed an application with the High Court Criminal Division, seeking a declaration that their constitutional rights… Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Destroys Illegal Fishing Nets Worth Shs1.8 Billion in Kwania

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Marine Battalion has destroyed 5,780 illegal fishing nets worth an estimated at 1.8 billion shillings in Kwania District, intensifying… Read more »

Uganda: ICT Minister - NMG Closure Is Subject of Security Inquiry

According to the minister, the inquiry involves the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of the Uganda Police Force, other security… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Paid Shs3.1 Billion Over Illegal Closure of Daily Monitor in 2013

The government paid approximately 3.1 billion Shillings to Daily Monitor in 2025, more than a decade after security agencies illegally shut down the newspaper and its sister media… Read more »

Uganda: World Bank Cautions Uganda On Fiscal Management

"Currently 33 percent of every shilling invested in infrastructure is lost in poor planning, project delays and weak maintenance." -World Bank Director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda… Read more »

Uganda: MTN Uganda Faces Sh2.3 Billion Charge for Malicious Prosecution of Mwami

MTN Uganda Limited has been ordered to pay more than 2.3 billion shillings to its former Senior Manager, Richard Mwami, after finding that the telecommunications company… Read more »

Uganda: Retired Bishops Rebuke Gen Muhoozi

Former Northern Uganda Diocese Bishop Rt. Rev. Nelson Onono-Onweng has openly challenged Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba over the ongoing crackdown on media houses… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Plans to Evacuate Nationals From South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks

The Government of Uganda has announced plans to evacuate Ugandan nationals from South Africa following rising anti-migrant violence and xenophobic protests targeting foreign… Read more »

Uganda: Talks Start to Reopen NMG

Efforts are underway to reopen Nation Media Group Uganda's television and radio outlets after a security operation that forced NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Dembe FM, and KFM off air, with… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Insurers Cross Shs2 Trillion, but Coverage Remains Paper-Thin

Uganda's insurance industry reached a historic milestone in 2025 after gross written premiums (GWP) surpassed the Shs2 trillion mark for the first time, signalling a maturing… Read more »

Uganda: How Eco-Stoves Slashed Polland Food Centre Fuel Costs

When Polland Food Centre opened its doors in 2025, the aroma of sizzling delicacies filled the air. But behind the scenes, another scent lingered: stubborn smoke from traditional… Read more »

Uganda: Abandoned Children Drive Up School Dropout Rates At Kisima II Island

A growing number of child-headed families on Kisima II Island in Jinja City are struggling to survive, with many children dropping out of school to take responsibility for siblings… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Faces Shortage of Trained Counsellors Amid Rising Mental Health Needs

Mental health experts have warned that Uganda does not have enough trained counsellors to meet the growing demand for counselling services, particularly in communities outside… Read more »

Uganda: Ebola - Saudi Arabia Suspends Travel to DRC, Uganda and South Sudan

Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan, and halted the issuance of all types of visas and… Read more »

Uganda: Centenary Bank Launches 'Gonza Pay' to Scale-Up Digital Transformation in Uganda

Centenary Bank has launched GonzaPay, a secure, bank-backed digital wallet designed to bridge the gap between cash-heavy transactions and modern digital finance. The new platform… Read more »

Uganda: Private Sector Lending Grows Over Reduced Risk As Govt Slows On Local Debt

Last month - May 2026 - experienced some reactions in the financial market, with banks slightly reducing their interest rates while treasury bond yields also fell. Read more »

Uganda: NMG, Kpmg and Equity Bank Launch Annual Top 100 SMEs Survey

Equity Bank through their support and commitment to Uganda's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are yet again partnering with KPMG and Nation Media Group (NMG) for the 2026 Top… Read more »

Uganda: Equity Bank Gives Schools Financial Stability

Equity Bank Uganda has concluded its School Bridge Financing campaign with a dedicated education sector engagement held on June 23 at Hotel Africana. The event brought together… Read more »

Uganda: KCB Bank Uganda Plants 300 Trees to Advance SDG 13 On Climate

KCB Bank Uganda, through the KCB Foundation, has planted 300 trees at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental… Read more »