Kapeeka Trade Show Boosts Uganda’s Industrial Sector with Premier Exhibition
The Kapeeka Trade Show, hosted at the Kapeeka Industrial Park in Nakaseke District, has emerged as a leading platform for promoting Uganda’s industrial sector and...
Uganda’s Energy Leap: Karuma Hydropower Plant Boosts National and Regional Capacity
The commissioning of the 600-megawatt Karuma Hydropower Plant marks a major strategic advancement for Uganda, pushing the country's total electricity generation capacity beyond 2,000 megawatts....
Ministry of Interior and Tourism Sign MoU to Boost Tourist Security in Kenya
The Ministry of Interior has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism to enhance security measures for tourists in Kenya. The...
World Bank Implements Safeguards to Prevent Discrimination Amid Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law
The World Bank has announced new measures to ensure recipients of its loans in Uganda are not subjected to discrimination under the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality...
Liberty Life Uganda Launches Kuza School Challenge to Boost Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship
Liberty Life Assurance Uganda has introduced the Kuza School Challenge, a new initiative designed to equip high school students with vital financial literacy and entrepreneurship...
Dancehall Star Kranium Set for Highly Anticipated Uganda Performance
Jamaican dancehall sensation Kemar Donaldson, popularly known as Kranium, is set to make his return to Uganda for an electrifying performance on November 1, 2024....
China strengthens ties with Uganda as key development partner, says Vice President Jessica Alupo
Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has hailed China as a crucial partner in accelerating Uganda’s development, during a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in...
Faculty of Sciences triumphs at Victoria University’s inaugural Interfaculty Sports Tournament
Victoria University’s first-ever Interfaculty Sports Tournament concluded with a spectacular win for the Faculty of Sciences, which claimed the top spot after an intense week...
Uganda Airlines launches direct flights to Zambia, boosting trade and ties
Uganda Airlines has inaugurated direct flights between Entebbe and Lusaka, strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and Zambia. The airline will operate four weekly flights, marking...
Why West Africa is now the world’s terrorism hotspot
Rain pattered on the leaves in Barcelona's Ciutadella Park as a 20-year-old orphaned migrant sat on a concrete bench, scrolling through WhatsApp messages and puffing...
Uganda to Celebrate 62nd Independence Day Anniversary in Busia
This year’s 62nd Independence Day Anniversary celebrations will take place at Busikho Teachers Demonstration Primary School Grounds, Masafu Town Council, Busia District, under the theme:...
Tourism Conference 2024 Calls for Urgent Action to Revitalize Uganda’s Tourism Industry
The Tourism Thematic Conference 2024 brought together industry leaders and policymakers to address the pressing challenges and untapped opportunities in Uganda’s tourism sector. Held last...
Uganda’s Commercial Court Head Faces Tribunal Challenge Over Tax Case Precedent
Hon. Justice Stephen Mubiru, renowned for his meticulous and comprehensive judgments, has long been a guiding force in Uganda’s Commercial Court. His rulings are often...
Researchers, Gender Ministry partner to Tackle Violence Against Children in Refugee Settlements
A consortium of researchers, in collaboration with Uganda's Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), the Office of the Prime Minister’s Department of Refugees,...
Col. Nakalema Calls on Academicians to Address Uganda’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
Col. Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), has urged academicians to collaborate in addressing Uganda's growing youth unemployment crisis. She...
Abasiita Clan Registers with Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Pledges Support for Development
The Abasiita Clan has officially registered at the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom (BKK) office. A delegation, led by Vice Chairperson Fred Byenkya, met with Owek. Robert Rukahemura,...
Uganda Plans Direct Aviation Link with Russia to Boost Bilateral Relations
Uganda's Vice President, Jessica Alupo, has revealed plans to establish a direct flight route between Uganda and Russia, aimed at enhancing the movement of people,...
Army, Police Maintain Presence at Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Premises Amid Leadership Dispute
Security forces remain stationed at the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom premises in Hoima City due to an ongoing leadership dispute between the Babiito clan and Prime...
Kenyan MP Submits Motion to Senate Criticizing Deputy President Gachagua’s Conduct
Tana River MP Danson Mungatana has submitted a censure motion to the Kenyan Senate, raising concerns about the public statements made by Deputy President Rigathi...
Ugandan CSOs Urge Gov’t to Boost Funding for Agroecology, Renewable Energy in Climate Fight
A few days after Action Aid International released a report on public financing and its connection to the climate crisis, civil society organizations (CSOs) in...
UN Secretary-General Guterres and Multilateral Development Bank Leaders Unite for Sustainable Development Goals
On Sunday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres convened with heads of major Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to enhance collaboration aimed at accelerating progress toward the...
How Local Banks Can Unlock Africa’s Clean Energy Future
In Africa, renewable energy can offer tremendous benefits that go beyond replacing fossil fuels and reducing carbon emissions. Consider agriculture: Sub-Saharan Africa holds a quarter...
Family of Jailed Former Ericsson Manager Appeals for Justice
The family of Hamba Mary Coreen, a former Ericsson manager currently imprisoned, has reached out to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to express their outrage over...
NUP Deputy President Jolly Mugisha Dies After Weeks in Coma
Jolly Mugisha, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Western Uganda, has passed away. Mugisha died this afternoon at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital after...
KIU Teaching Hospital Leads Uganda’s Largest Free Surgical Camp
Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-THR), in partnership with the Association of Surgeons of Uganda and the Ministry of Health, is leading the Uganda National...
MTN Uganda Foundation Donates UGX 65 Million Computer Lab to St. Catherine Girls Secondary School
MTN Uganda Foundation has donated a fully equipped computer lab worth UGX 65 million to St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Kazo District. The contribution,...
EU Pledges €10 Million to Rebrand and Boost Uganda’s Tourism Industry
The European Union has announced a €10 million (UGX 41.4 billion) investment to strengthen Uganda’s tourism industry. The funding was revealed by Jan Sadek, the...
Bahrain, Uganda Discuss Strengthening Ties at UN General Assembly
Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, met with Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Odongo Jeje Abubakher, during the 79th session...
Kiteezi Landfill: A Wake-Up Call for Safety and Accountability in Uganda
On August 10, 2024, a heavy downpour triggered a devastating landslide at the Kiteezi Landfill, burying homes, people, and livestock in the nearby community of...
Ugandans urged to Demand for Leadership Change and Prepare for a Tough Electoral Battle
Kira Municipality MP, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, has called on Ugandans to take a stand and demand their rights and leadership change. He voiced concerns...
Ireland Contributes $19.6 Million to Boost Self-Reliance and Social Protection in Uganda
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a $19.6 million (EUR18 million) contribution from the Government of Ireland as part of a multi-year...
Muhoozi’s Sudden Loyalty: Genuine or Strategic?
As the shadows of authoritarianism lengthen across Uganda's landscape, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's shocking announcement casts a dark spell of inevitability. By pledging allegiance to his...
Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge 82.9% in August, Boosted by Rising Global Prices
Uganda, Africa’s top coffee exporter, saw the value of its coffee exports skyrocket by 82.9% in August compared to the same month last year, driven...
Miami Ranks Among Top Global Relocation Destinations for 2024
A new study by Remitly has found that Miami remains one of the most desired places to move to, securing the third spot in a...
Katunga and Musaana Residents Decry Lack of Electricity, Urge Government Action
Residents of Katunga and Musaana in Nyarushanje Sub-county, Rukungiri District, are growing increasingly frustrated over the persistent lack of electricity in their areas, despite neighboring...
South Sudan U20 Summon Amus College Defender Toto Majub for AFCON Qualifiers
Amus College School defender, Toto Majub, has been called up to South Sudan’s U20 provisional squad ahead of the U20 AFCON – CECAFA Qualifiers 2024...
Private Sector Partnership Aims to Boost Women Entrepreneurs and Micro Enterprises
Uganda's Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, has praised private financial institutions like Centenary Bank for their continuous support in uplifting economic standards. In a speech delivered...
Tracy Mildred Namugga: From Media Star to Graduate
Renowned Sanyuka TV show host and former Miss Uganda finalist, Tracy Mildred Namugga, widely known as Black Rihanna, has celebrated a significant achievement by graduating...
Uganda’s Mpox Cases Surge to 22 in Just One Week
Uganda has reported a concerning rise in Mpox cases, with the total doubling in just one week. As of Thursday, the Ministry of Health confirmed...
PM Nabbanja Urges Global Leaders to Prioritize Youth in Development Agenda
In a powerful address at the Africa Youth Forum held during the Summit of the Future in New York, Uganda's Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nabbanja...