Uganda, CAR Forge Landmark Road Network to Strengthen Trade Links
Uganda is set to collaborate with the Central African Republic (CAR) to develop a road network linking northern Uganda to a town in southeastern CAR,...
One Mpox Case Detected in Ugandan Prison Amid Ongoing Outbreak
A single case of mpox has been confirmed in Nakasongola prison in central Uganda, according to a prison spokesperson. The inmate is currently isolated and...
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda Forge Partnership to Enhance Financial Services
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has joined forces with Prudential Uganda in a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to financial services and providing long-term security...
Uganda Leaps into Deep Tech to Drive Economic Transformation
In a bold move to address critical challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and energy, Uganda is embracing deep technology as a catalyst for economic growth. This...
Gen. Muhoozi’s Warning: U.S. Ambassador Must Apologize or Leave Uganda
Uganda's military chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has demanded that U.S. Ambassador William Popp apologize to President Museveni or leave the country, heightening diplomatic tensions between...
Uganda Receives First Coated Line Pipes for EACOP Project
Uganda has achieved a major milestone in its oil export ambitions with the arrival of the first batch of coated line pipes for the East...
Tooro Golf Club: A Century of Resilience and Excellence in Ugandan Golf
Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Kibale National Park and the rolling Tooro tea plantations near Fort Portal, the 110-year-old Tooro Golf Club (TGC) stands...
Prime Minister Nabbanja Applauds UBOS for Timely Release of 2024 Census Report
Uganda’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, commended the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) for the timely release of the 2024 National Population and Housing...
Derrick Ssenyonyi’s “Timeless Frames” Exhibition Celebrates Uganda’s Beauty Amid Calls for Policy Reforms
After seven years of capturing Uganda's natural splendor, renowned travel and tourism photographer Derrick Ssenyonyi hosted a breathtaking exhibition at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The...
FINCA Uganda Launches Bancassurance, Expanding Access to Insurance Services
FINCA Uganda has officially obtained a Bancassurance license from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), positioning the financial institution to offer a diverse range of insurance...
Museveni Urges Manufacturers and Agriculturalists to Tap Into Uganda Development Bank for Affordable Credit
President Yoweri Museveni has called on Ugandan business owners, particularly those in manufacturing and agriculture, to take advantage of affordable credit from the Uganda Development...
Mpox Outbreak in Uganda: 51 Cases Reported as Health Authorities Strengthen Response
Uganda is grappling with a growing mpox outbreak, following the confirmation of two cases in the western Kasese district in July 2024. Since then, the...
Bank of Tanzania Maintains Key Interest Rate at 6% to Support Economic Recovery
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has announced its decision to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at six percent for the fourth quarter, aiming to...
Kasambya MP David Kabanda Condemns Western Sanctions
Kasambya Member of Parliament, Hon. David Kabanda, has strongly criticized the recent sanctions imposed on Ugandan officials by Western countries, including the United States, following...
Karamoja Sub-region Faces Ongoing Food Security and Nutrition Crisis: 2023 Assessment Reveals
The Karamoja sub-region continues to grapple with severe food security and nutrition challenges driven by erratic weather patterns, poor environmental conditions, and inadequate infrastructure. To...
MTN Uganda Announces Major Leadership Change as CMO Somdev Sen Departs
MTN Uganda has confirmed a significant leadership shift as Mr. Somdev Sen, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), prepares to conclude his seven-year tenure on October...
Gen. Muhoozi Accuses US Ambassador of Disrespecting President Museveni, Warns of Looming Confrontation
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has accused US Ambassador William Popp of showing blatant disrespect toward President Yoweri Museveni and Uganda, warning...
Ugandan Businesses to Seek Over $28 Million in Climate Finance Pitch This November
In a major step toward securing climate-focused investments, six innovative Ugandan businesses will pitch their low-carbon projects to investors this November, aiming to raise over...
Kampala’s Population Soars as Rapid Urban Growth Strains Infrastructure
Kampala, Uganda's bustling capital, has seen its daytime population surge by 76%, reaching 2.5 million, according to the 2024 Population and Housing Census. This rapid...
dfcu Bank Launches GROW Initiative to Empower Women Traders in Kampala’s Owino Market
On September 23, dfcu Bank unveiled its GROW initiative in Owino Market, Kampala, a bustling commercial hub where thousands of traders, many of them women,...
South Sudanese Refugees Find Hope and Self-Reliance Through Entrepreneurship and Farming in Uganda
Inside the tin walls of a small, smoke-filled kiosk, Joseph Deng Chol and his wife dish up beans and flatbreads, grateful for the resources that...
U.S. Sanctions Ugandan Police Officials Over Human Rights Violations
In a decisive move to uphold human rights, the U.S. Department of State has sanctioned four members of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) due to...
ITHUBA Uganda Wins Three Prestigious Awards at African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024
ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has secured three esteemed awards at the African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024, recognizing its impactful...
Uganda’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline 4.3%
Uganda's foreign exchange reserves decreased by 4.3% in the three months leading to the end of July, continuing a recent downward trend, according to a...
Uganda to Unveil Final Census Results with President Museveni as Chief Guest
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to release the final results of the 2024 National Housing and Population Census at a high-profile event...
Child Rights Advocates Urge Policy Reforms to Address Healthcare Inequality for Marginalised Children
Child rights advocates are pushing for urgent policy reforms to combat the healthcare discrimination faced by children in marginalised communities. Their call follows research from...
A Path to a clean and sustainable future
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, the transition to clean energy has become not just a necessity but a global priority....
President El-Sisi Meets Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces to Bolster Military Cooperation
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a significant meeting with Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Museveni, in Cairo....
Katuntu Denies Joining NRM Despite Close Collaboration
Bugweri County MP, Abdu Katuntu, has publicly denied reports suggesting he has officially joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), clarifying that while he works...
MPs Raise Alarm Over Kyambogo University’s Unapproved Courses and Quality Concerns
Parliament has expressed serious concerns over Kyambogo University's continued offering of 63 courses unapproved by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Lawmakers criticized the...
St. Tereza Girls’ Alumni Raise Over UGX 10 Million for School Computers at Fundraising Dinner
Old girls of St. Tereza Girl’s Culcutta Secondary School raised over UGX 10 million at a fundraising dinner held yesterday evening at Kembambazi Restaurant, Naguru,...
Ugandans in Canada Urged to Avoid Defamation
The 3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio, Rt. Hon. Rukia Isanga Nakadama, officially opened the 3rd NRM Canada chapter Symposium held at Ottawa...
Rwanda Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak: Six Dead, Health Workers Among Victims
Rwanda has reported six fatalities following an outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, the Ministry of Health announced...
South Sudan’s CDF and Gen Kainerugaba Affirm Strong Ties at Diplomatic Dinner
In a gesture of camaraderie, South Sudan's Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen Santino Deng Wol, was hosted by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Senior Presidential...
Isaac Ssemakadde Elected President of Uganda Law Society in Landslide Victory
Prominent human rights lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde has been elected as the new president of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), securing a decisive win with 2,101...
Uganda to Slash Spending and Domestic Borrowing in 2025/26
The Ugandan government plans to reduce spending by over 20% and cut domestic borrowing by more than half in the 2025/26 fiscal year, according to...
NGOs Push for Tax Exemptions to Boost Local Philanthropy
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) engaged in philanthropy are urging the government to grant tax exemptions as a way to encourage local generosity. This call was made...
Museveni Stresses Tourism’s Role in Peace at World Tourism Day
President Yoweri Museveni, in a speech delivered by Tourism Minister Col Tom Butime at the World Tourism Day celebrations in Kasese, emphasized the critical role...
EC Schedules Kisoro By-Election for November 14
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced November 14 as the date for the Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament by-election, following the death of Sarah Mateke...
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja Honored with Prestigious Global Women’s Leadership Award in New York
Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has been awarded the prestigious Global Women's Leadership Award at the 2024 Global Power Women Conference, held at the Graduate...