2025/26 Budget: Uganda to go Big on Tourism Promotion
Uganda is positioning tourism as one of its most strategic growth drivers on the path to building a $500 billion economy by 2040, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has said. He…
Government Suspends Trade Order Enforcement After Public Outcry
The government has suspended enforcement of its controversial “trade order” across cities and towns following widespread backlash and intense scrutiny in Parliament. State Minister for Trade David Bahati announced the…
Fuel Crisis Hits Tororo as Prices Surge
A deepening fuel crisis is taking a heavy toll on residents of Tororo, with motorists now resorting to jerry cans in a desperate search for fuel to sustain their daily…
Kitagwenda’s Kafridge Boda Boda Association Launched
Boda boda riders in Kicheche Sub-county, Kitagwenda District, have been charged to embrace professionalism, discipline, and improved health and safety standards to curb fatal accidents and boost their incomes. The…
Mukasa Appointed Deputy Governor Bank of Namibia
In a significant boost to Namibia’s central banking leadership, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Nicholas Mukasa as the second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia, effective 1 May 2026.…
Kitagwenda Leaders Commission New Market, Demand High Hygiene Standards
There was relief at Kyendangara Central Market in Mahyoro town council, Kitagwenda district yesterday as district authorities officially launched the facility, with new stalls. The launch, presided over by the…
DELCom Construction Limited – Building Strong and Beautiful Homes
DELCom Construction Limited is a trusted construction company located at Fame House Complex, Ntinda. The company offers a wide range of services in construction, design, and project management. Their goal…
Coffee, Gold Drive 74% of Uganda Exports
Coffee and gold accounted for more than 74% of Uganda’s export earnings in January, highlighting the country’s heavy reliance on the two commodities even as other exports posted mixed performance,…
13 Emyooga SACCOs in Butambala Get Shs260M in Additional Seed Capital
BUSINESS At least 13 Emyooga SACCOs in Butambala District have received Shs260 million in additional seed capital from the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), in a move aimed at boosting small…
Busoga Muslim Leaders Criticise Urban Vendor Crackdowns
Muslim leaders in Busoga have strongly criticised the ongoing crackdown on vendors and kiosk operators in urban centers, warning that the enforcement is harming livelihoods, particularly for low-income earners. The…