Uganda and Italy are set to strengthen their trade and investment ties as the two countries prepare to hold the first Uganda-Italy Business and Investment Forum in Rome on October 13, 2026. The forum, organised by the Embassy of Uganda in Italy with support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Investment and Technology Promotion…
JOHN SEGAWA As we mourn the death of legendary musician Moses Matovu, popularly known as Papa Moi, the saxophonist, vocalist and long-time leader of Afrigo Band, one question hangs in the air: Will Afrigo survive as a performing band, become a legacy name, or simply become the Moses Matovu Band and nothing more? Matovu co-founded…
Residents of Lugazi Municipality have asked the government to improve service delivery in the area, citing poor roads, inadequate health services and limited employment opportunities. The residents made the call during a fundraising ceremony for St Joseph Sub-Parish in Kiteza, where they appealed to their MP, Richard Senteza Salongo, to lobby the government to address…
President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace tourism as a major source of household income, saying the industry offers opportunities for communities that may have limited land for commercial farming. Museveni made the call on Sunday, September 27, 2026, while presiding over Uganda’s World Tourism Day celebrations at Mbale Secondary School Grounds in Mbale City….
Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with My Tree Initiative Uganda, has launched a two-year school greening programme targeting the planting, protection and nurturing of 200,000 trees across Uganda by December 2027. The Equi Green Schools Programme was launched on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Nakanyonyi Secondary School in Kalagi, Mukono District, where students, officials and…
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has delivered relief food to vulnerable communities in the Karamoja sub-region following prolonged drought and food shortages that have left many families struggling to find food. The relief drive was launched by the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, who called on well-wishers, charities and other organisations to support communities…
Kasangati leaders have warned that residents who continue to ignore the national cleaning day could be forced to participate in future exercises, with police support if necessary. Daniel Segawa Sentongo, the LC1 chairperson of Kitegomba village, said many residents stayed indoors during the cleaning exercise despite being aware of the government initiative. “We are very…
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has launched a national electronic waste management campaign aimed at encouraging Ugandans to safely dispose of old and unwanted electronic equipment. The ministry says electronic waste, commonly known as e-waste, is becoming an increasing environmental and health concern as more Ugandans acquire and replace electronic devices. The campaign…
Coffee farmers in Nakwaya village, Kikandwa sub-county in Mityana, have welcomed solar drying and irrigation technologies being promoted by the Joint Energy and Environment Projects (JEEP). The farmers say the solar dryers will help them dry coffee more quickly and hygienically, reducing contamination from dust and other materials that can affect the quality and market…
The High Court has ordered Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to pay Bisons Consult International more than Shs1.3 billion after finding that the city authority breached its contract for the construction of drainage channels in the city. The dispute goes back to May 2, 2016, when Bisons signed a contract with KCCA worth Shs 4.2…
Hosea Katamba The recently concluded Mount Rwenzori Marathon, now in its fifth year, presents a compelling example of what is possible in rebuilding Uganda’s tourism sector after the severe disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The marathon attracted 8,000 runners from more than 42 countries, representing a 33 per cent increase from the 6,000 runners…
MPs have questioned the manner in which Mukono district officials valued and disposed of its assets, after discovering that several properties were sold without the involvement of a government valuer. The concerns were raised by the Public Accounts Committee (Local Government), chaired by Mukono Municipality MP Betty Bakireke Nambooze, during an oversight exercise to follow…
The National Planning Authority (NPA) executive director Dr Joseph Muvawala has urged insurance companies to become more innovative and develop products that respond to the changing needs of Ugandans. Muvawala said the insurance industry has an important role to play in Uganda’s economic transformation by helping households and businesses prepare for future financial needs. He…
The Supreme Court has ordered renowned businessman Ben Kavuya and his company to pay Alice Okiror, widow of former FUFA treasurer Michael Okiror, Shs 222 million in general and special damages over a loan dispute that has dragged on for sixteen years. The five Supreme Court judges, Justices Percy Night Tuhaise, Monica Mugenyi, Stephen Musoke, Christopher…
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in Uganda, allowing Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to stay connected in areas where conventional mobile network coverage is unavailable. The launch makes Uganda the second African market where Airtel has commercially introduced the service, following the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it was launched…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has started construction of a Shs32 billion market in Ggaba, Makindye Division, in a project expected to provide formal trading space, create jobs and improve services for residents and traders in the area. KCCA executive director Sharifah Buzeki said the new market will provide organised space for traders while supporting…
Political leaders have called for greater respect for human rights and the rule of law as the Uganda Law Society (ULS) held the second edition of the Sam Kalega Njuba memorial lecture in Kampala. The lecture was organised to honour the legacy of the late Sam Kalega Njuba, a former minister of Justice and Constitutional…
The tragic death of Moses Matovu, the veteran Afrigo Band leader, has revived memories of another unsolved night in Kampala: the 1997 killing of rally driver Gerald Kiddu. The two men lived in different worlds, but the circumstances of their deaths share striking similarities. Matovu, 77, died at Kibuli Hospital, where he was taken after…
Glovo Uganda has renewed its focus on the safety and welfare of riders, with the company stepping up training, technology and other support programmes aimed at helping riders stay safe on the roads. The commitment was highlighted during a recent Rider Safety Event in Kampala, where riders received practical guidance on road safety and safer…
Parliament has raised concern over the ownership of school land in Nansana Municipality after officials failed to produce land titles for 48 of the municipality’s 49 government and government-aided schools. The matter came to light when officials from Nansana Municipal Council appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) to respond to queries contained in…
Moses Matovu, a veteran musician and Afrigo Band’s inspirational leader, is dead. Matovu, 77, was attacked at 5.00 am by unknown people in Kibuli in his vehicle. It is suspected that he was hit with a paver or iron bar. The motive of the attacker is yet to be established. Eyewitnesses said he was rushed…
Uganda earned Shs663.28 billion from the extractive sector in the financial year 2023/24, but the industry contributed only 2.39% of the country’s total government revenue, raising concerns about whether the country is getting enough value from its mineral, oil and gas resources. The figures are contained in the fifth Uganda Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (UGEITI)…
Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba has told Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) that government has three ways to resolve his long-standing compensation claim. He said government should either pay him the balance it owes, negotiate a refund and take back its property, or ask him to stop investing in the disputed properties…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has registered 1,627,885 candidates for the 2026 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), an increase of 211,437 candidates from last year. The increase represents 14.9% growth from the 1,416,448 candidates registered for the three national examinations in 2025. UNEB…
David Mutebe, a tax officer with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) who asked for a bribe of Shs3 million from Alnoor Tiles & Ceramics so that he could “assess” them fairly, has cost his employer a Shs32.8 million VAT case. In a ruling, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) said Mutebe abused his powers, and after…
Prudential Uganda has launched three financial protection and savings products aimed at helping Ugandans plan for their children’s education, build wealth and provide financial security for their families. The products, Pru Edusave Plus, Pru Wealth and Pru Legacy, are designed around three common financial needs: saving for future education, building long-term wealth and creating a…
Makerere University student leaders have asked Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth to intervene in welfare challenges they say are making it difficult for students to concentrate on their studies and achieve their full potential. The student leaders, led by Makerere Guild Speaker Trevis Mutatiina Muhwezi, made the appeal when they met Oboth-Oboth at his office at Parliament….
Dr Callist Tindimugaya, a veteran water resources specialist, has launched his memoir, The Flow of Purpose: From Streams of Childhood to Building Uganda’s Water Future, documenting his journey from childhood to a long career in Uganda’s water sector. The book was launched at Hotel Africana, bringing together government officials, professionals, friends, family members and colleagues…
The Court of Appeal has stopped the hearing of a multimillion-dollar loan dispute between Dei Industries International, Dei BioPharma, Dr Mathias Magoola and Equity Bank Uganda and Equity Bank Kenya, pending the determination of the main appeal. Justice Florence Nakachwa, sitting as a single justice of Appeal, ordered that the hearing and all proceedings in…
Members of the Rotary Club of Kampala North have visited the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at Entebbe International Airport as part of the club’s vocational service programme aimed at exposing members to different professions and sectors. The visit took place on September 17 and gave the rotarians an opportunity to learn more about Uganda’s…
Uganda’s push to add value to agricultural and manufactured products has come under the spotlight as more than 150 investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders from 10 nationalities toured local enterprises during Equity Group’s 2026 Uganda and Rwanda Trade and Investment Roadshow. The delegation visited Zigoti Coffee Works Limited, Roofings Limited and RZ Innovations Limited. The…
President Museveni’s decision to reconstitute the Public Service Commission (PSC) has put fresh attention on one name on the list: Dr Hanifah Naamala Sengendo. Dr Sengendo is the wife of Latif Ssebagala, the former Kawempe North MP who has recently softened his stance toward Museveni. Parliament’s Appointments Committee vetted the nominees yesterday. The new commission…
Dr Joseph Sserwadda of Victory Christian Centre has criticised what he described as continued attacks on Born Again churches by government agencies, calling for dialogue instead of enforcement operations. Sserwadda said some churches in Lubaga and Bujuko had recently been demolished or affected by enforcement operations over allegations including noise pollution, building regulations and compliance…
Bank of Uganda Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has urged government to exercise greater fiscal discipline when planning and implementing public expenditure, warning that spending outside the approved budget could undermine efforts to maintain economic stability. Atingi-Ego made the call while appearing before Parliament’s Budget committee to give the central bank’s views on the proposed Charter…
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) will host its inaugural International Teacher Education Conference from September 30 to October 2, 2026, at Hotel Africana in Kampala. The three-day conference will bring together scholars, policymakers, teacher educators and education practitioners from Uganda, Africa and beyond to discuss ongoing reforms in the teaching profession and…
The minister of State for Gender and Culture Kuteesa Mary Kamuli has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda and the Embassy of France in Uganda for supporting women and youth-led businesses in the green economy. Kuteesa said partnerships such as the Stanbic GreenTech Accelerator are important in removing barriers that prevent women and young people from fully…
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has urged coffee and cocoa farmers not to panic over the recent fall in prices, saying the decline is largely linked to changes in global supply and market expectations rather than a collapse in demand. In a statement issued on September 20, Tumwebaze said coffee and cocoa are internationally traded commodities…
Goldstar Insurance Company has marked 30 years of operations in Uganda, with its leadership calling on the insurance industry to play a bigger role in supporting the country’s economic transformation and the 10-fold growth strategy towards 2040. The anniversary celebrations were held at Kabira Country Club in Kampala, bringing together the company’s clients, staff, business…
Preparations for the 2026 Independence Marathon have gathered momentum after hundreds of runners, fitness enthusiasts and corporate partners took part in a build-up activation at Metroplex Shopping Mall in Naalya on Saturday. The second edition of the marathon will be held on Sunday, October 4, at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, with proceeds supporting maternal healthcare,…
The Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification, a development the public enterprise says will strengthen its services and help it compete for business in regional and international markets. The certification, announced in Entebbe on September 14, 2026, means that UPPC’s Quality Management System has been assessed against the internationally recognised…
NRM flag bearers in Kampala have welcomed a ruling by the Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court at Kanyanya allowing an election petition challenging the victory of National Unity Platform’s Hamudan Kigozi Semugooma to proceed to a full hearing. The petition was filed by Alex Sempungu, the NRM flag bearer for Kawempe North 1, against Kigozi and…
Hoima City has been selected to host Uganda’s third National Cleaning Day exercise on Saturday, September 26, as the government steps up preparations to improve sanitation ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament next year. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said Hoima was chosen because of its importance as one of the areas expected…
A section of Buganda royals has asked Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to intervene in a long-running dispute over 2.5 acres of land in Maganjo, Wakiso, which they claim is their ancestral property. The royals, led by Prince Daudi Wasswa Wasajja, appealed an inspection of the disputed land, where they also protested the presence of Uganda Peoples’…
Entebbe International Airport handled 169,706 international passengers in August 2026, according to the latest traffic figures from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). This included 88,270 arrivals and 81,436 departures, working out to an average of about 5,474 travellers a day. UCAA said in a statement that the figure marks a rise from July 2026,…
The High Court has dismissed a case by city businessman Dennis Ssengendo, who wanted to cancel a consent judgment in a land dispute with Josiah Muita, after he complained that part of the land he bought at Kireka was actually occupied by an existing road. Justice Patricia Kahigi Asiimwe ruled that Ssengendo had failed to…
Namirembe Diocese is set to host a mass wedding for 60 couples on Friday, September 18, as part of efforts to encourage Ugandans to embrace church marriage and build stable families. The ceremony will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe, with couples expected from different parts of the country, including Nakasongola, Luwero, Mukono and…
Lawyers have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies while strengthening ethics, cybersecurity, and accountability to protect public trust. The call was made at the opening of the Uganda Law Society’s (ULS) 2026 Digital Transformation Festival at Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo, Kampala, under the theme, “Digital Democracy: Advancing Access to Justice, Innovation…
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were stunned after officials of Moroto Regional Referral Hospital told them that four ambulances reportedly allocated to the hospital cannot be traced. The revelation was made when hospital officials appeared before the committee to respond to queries raised in the Auditor General’s report for the 2024/25 financial year….
The government has warned owners of dilapidated buildings and houses that they could face demolition as authorities move to enforce standards for buildings in cities and municipalities. Persis Namuganza, the Minister of State for Lands (Housing), said the government is determined to ensure that buildings meet the required standards as part of efforts to improve…
Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, the chief whip, has become the latest minister to back Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s bid to become Uganda’s president in 2031. Aceng, who is also the Lira City Woman MP and the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) coordinator for the Lango sub-region, visited the office of the PLU chairman in Kololo, Kampala,…
