March 30
Uganda: Stanbic's Steady Climb
The lender posted a 20.4% rise in profit after tax to Shs 586.2 billion Read more »
March 29
Uganda: Kasese Hard-to-Reach Schools Struggling to Offer Education
Government-aided primary schools in hard-to-reach areas in Kasese District are grappling with severe challenges that continue to undermine pupils' academic performance, despite… Read more »
March 27
Uganda: Uganda's Refugees to Top Two Million
Uganda's refugee population is set to rise to over two million as the country is expected to host another 27,000 in the 2026/2027 financial year. Read more »
Uganda: Safeboda Launches Business Transport Solution for SMEs and Corporates
SafeBoda has today (March 26) launched a new business-focused transport solution aimed at helping companies streamline employee mobility, deliveries and expense management, as the… Read more »
Uganda: Applying Keynesianism to Uganda's Economy
John Maynard Keynes, once honoured by Time magazine as one of the three most profound economists that ever lived, wrote The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money; where… Read more »
March 26
Uganda: Kampala Youth Pledge Individual Responsibility in Climate Change Fight
Growing climate threats and environmental degradation are pushing young people in Kampala to take personal responsibility and demand stronger climate action. This renewed… Read more »
Uganda: Molly Katanga Begins Her Defence, Narrates to Court How She Was Beaten
Molly Katanga, the widow of deceased businessman Henry Katanga, on Thursday returned to begin her defence before High Court judge Comfort Kania. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda Turns to Infobip to Push Businesses Beyond Basic Messaging
MTN Uganda has partnered with Infobip to roll out advanced digital communication tools for businesses, as the telecom operator deepens its shift from a traditional network provider… Read more »
March 24
Uganda: Uganda's Tuberculosis Response Goes Digital, but Not Yet Decisive
For years, Uganda's TB response has relied heavily on symptom-based screening. It is a low-cost approach, but one that experts increasingly describe as blunt and inadequate Read more »
Uganda: Pathologists Demystify Autopsies, Costs, and Delays At Mulago Mortuary
Senior pathologists have stepped forward to clear the air following a wave of public concern regarding the management of the Mulago National Referral Hospital mortuary. Read more »
Uganda: Musenero - Katebe Farm Transformation Showcases Power of Science and Innovation in Uganda's Dairy Sector
Minister of Science, Technology, and InnovationDr Monica Musenero Masanza has hailed the transformation taking place at Katebe Farm in Lyantonde District, saying the effort is a… Read more »
Uganda: Northern Bypass Attacks - Police Arrest 78 in Rubigi Hideout
Heavy traffic caused by road maintenance on the Namungoona-Bwaise section of the Kampala Northern Bypass has created opportunities for thugs to target motorists, leading to the… Read more »
Uganda: The Observer Media, Watchdog Communications, Fined Shs50m for Defamation
High Court Judge Collins Acellam has fined Observer Media Ltd, publishers of The Observer newspaper, and Watchdog Communication Ltd, owners of the Watchdog news website, a total of… Read more »
March 23
Central Africa: Intensified UPDF Patrols Reduce Cross-Border Militia Attacks On Lake Albert
Heightened and intensified patrols on the waters of Lake Albert in Kikuube District have helped curb attacks on Ugandan fishermen by suspected militiamen from the Democratic… Read more »
Uganda: The Story Behind the PWC Debarment
The World Bank and its partners have banned three PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) subsidiaries in Africa from their projects for 21 months over corruption charges admitted by the… Read more »
Uganda: Belgian Gold Merchant in Shs190bn Tax Evasion Scandal
Thaba Investments Limited, a major refiner and exporter of gold in Uganda, is under scrutiny for allegedly evading millions of dollars in taxes despite pocketing billions in… Read more »
Uganda: KCB Rugby Shifts Focus to Kenya Cup Playoffs After Narrow Loss in Uganda
KCB Rugby has shifted its focus to the crunch Kenya Cup playoffs next month following their 10-11 loss to Ugandan side Black Pirates in the Enterprise Cup quarterfinal played at… Read more »
March 20
Africa: How Morocco Is Redrawing Africa's Avocado Trade Map
Africa exported roughly 430,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025, but the balance of power moved north. Preliminary 2025 data show a decisive shift in volumes, logistics strategy, and… Read more »
Uganda: Icea Lion Injects Shs100m Boost to 8th Ibau Conference As Sector 'Reimagines Trust'
Over 450 delegates are expected in Mbarara next month as brokers shift focus to SMEs and individuals to expand insurance penetration. The Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Forests Are Indispensable, Lets Protect Them
Since time immemorial, forests have been a vital pillar for human sustenance. Covering about 32% of the Earth's land surface, or about 4.14 billion hectares, forests provide… Read more »
Uganda: UBL, NFA and Rotary Launch 80,000 Tree Restoration Project in Namananga Forest
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), working with the National Forest Authority and Rotary International, has launched a three-year initiative to restore Namananga Central Forest… Read more »
Uganda: Housing Finance Bank Supports Gayaza High School
Housing Finance Bank has strengthened its commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment through a combined initiative at Gayaza High School, focusing on… Read more »
Uganda: Women Reshaping Kampala's Cocktail Culture
On any given Friday night in Kampala, the lights dim, the music rises and the bar counter becomes a stage. Behind it, bartenders measure, shake and garnish as cocktails slide… Read more »
March 19
East Africa: East Africa Leads Hotel Construction, Boosting Regional Economies
East Africa is emerging as the engine of Africa's hotel development, with Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania showing some of the highest construction ratios on the continent, according… Read more »
Africa: Pharma Pulls Back As Antimicrobial Resistance Threat Grows
The rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to expose deep structural weaknesses in global pharmaceutical markets, with drug-resistant infections projected to… Read more »
