The parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has summoned the leadership of Uganda Airlines after officials failed to appear before the committee to respond to queries raised in the Auditor General’s report. By 10.30am, MPs had gathered and were ready to question the airline’s management, but none of the officials expected…
Pastor Patience Kokundeka Rwabwogo has been consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Church, 20 years after she started the ministry as a small house fellowship. The consecration took place at Covenant Hill in Maya as Covenant Nations Church celebrated two decades of ministry. Bishop Dr LaDonna Osborn was the chief consecrator, with Archbishop…
The High Court in Kitgum has acquitted a 14-year-old boy who was accused of aggravated defilement after ruling that the prosecution had failed to produce enough evidence to require him to defend himself. Justice Philip Mwaka, in a ruling, said the prosecution had not established a prima facie case against the juvenile, identified in court…
If you told many people in Kampala that Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke would spend time together in Rome, laughing, taking photographs and attending a papal audience, they might struggle to believe it. But away from Uganda’s often heated political environment, the two legislators have been part of the…
Private security firm Hash Security has been ordered to pay Shs115 million to a man who was shot twice in the thighs by one of its guards during a confrontation outside a bar in Bulenga in April 2022. Justice Bonny Isaac Teko said the firm was responsible for the injuries suffered by Zein Bukenya after…
Public procuring entities have been urged to make local content a central part of Uganda’s economic growth strategy so that government spending creates more opportunities for local businesses, workers and communities. The executive director of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), Benson Turamye, said public procurement should go beyond compliance with…
Equity Group Holdings has reported a 32% increase in profit after tax for the first half of 2026, helped by stronger income, growth in its regional businesses and increased use of digital financial services. The Kenyan-based financial services group said profit after tax rose to KSh45.5 billion, (UGX 1.31 trillion), from KSh34.6 billion, (UGX 995…
The Ministry of Health has launched a community sensitisation exercise on garbage and waste sorting as part of efforts to improve hygiene, promote recycling and strengthen waste management. The exercise, launched at Kisaasi-Kulambiro in Kampala, is part of the national cleaning exercise scheduled for the end of every month. Speaking at the launch, Dr Diana…
More than 15 years after Dr Peter Mwesige left teaching at Makerere University, the Department of Journalism and Communication at the university has confirmed his return. The department said in a statement that Dr Mwesige’s appointment had been approved by the university’s Appointments Board on August 19. He will rejoin the department, which he previously…
By Darlington Mabonga Government is considering a proposal that would allow post-primary students who want to join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to take a one-year paid leave from their studies and undergo military training. The proposal was announced by the Minister of Justice, Norbert Mao, while officiating at the pass-out ceremony of 1,350…
Stanbic Bank Uganda and Rotary Mama Toto Care Uganda have entered a three-year partnership worth Shs 600 million to strengthen public health facilities and help reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths in Uganda. The partnership will focus on improving the quality of maternal and newborn care by supporting frontline health workers, providing essential equipment, upgrading…
Uganda’s investment outlook is strengthening as economic growth, rising foreign exchange reserves and the expected start of commercial oil production create new opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, extractives, tourism and other sectors. Economist Stella Otieno said Uganda had maintained strong economic growth while inflation remained relatively low, giving investors a more predictable economic environment. Otieno was…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has defended delays in the completion and commissioning of some infrastructure projects at Entebbe Airport, saying unforeseen circumstances affected the delivery of key equipment. The explanation followed concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended June 2025. The issues were discussed during an inspection and…
Dr Henry Stanley Okia, the longtime principal of Hillside Schools Naalya, whose career in education spanned more than four decades, is dead. He reportedly experienced breathing problems on Wednesday (August 19) and even drove himself to am medical facility in Namugongo. His condition later deteriorated and he passed away today morning. Dr Okia had spent…
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has urged East African Community member states to remove non-tariff barriers and protectionist policies that continue to make it difficult for businesses to trade across the region. PSFU chairman Humphrey Nzeyi said inconsistent policies, differences in bank interest rates and restrictions on the movement of workers are among the…
Prominent businessman Patrick Bitature has built a habit of fighting his creditors and contractors on a technicality rather than the substance of what he owes them. The technicality is almost always the same. He argues that the company or professional pursuing him for money is not properly registered or licensed in Uganda and therefore has…
Social critic, Frank Gashumba has expressed regret over what he described as his failure to do more to help distinguished Ugandan drama actor Alex Mukulu during his final days. Mukulu, a respected figure in Uganda’s theatre and drama industry, died last weejk at Kiruddu Hospital in Kampala due to liver complications. He will be buried…
The growth of the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park is opening up new financing opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers and other businesses connected to the industrial hub following a partnership between Equity Bank Uganda and Tian Tang Group. The partnership is aimed at helping businesses within the industrial ecosystem access financing while improving their financial management skills…
Prominent businessman and motivational speaker Patrick Bitature has been ordered by the court to pay Finicon Uganda, an architectural firm, more than Shs 955 million for work the firm did on two of his properties nearly 14 years ago. If you factor in the 9% per annum interest awarded by Justice Stephen Mubiru starting from…
Several local companies and institutions are seeking tax waivers running into billions of shillings, citing financial difficulties, declining revenues, loss of major contracts and growing debts. The requests are being considered as Parliament examines the government’s proposed framework for deciding which taxpayers facing financial difficulties should qualify for tax relief. Among the applicants is the…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) will host the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Inter-Force Competition from 22 to 25 August at the Kololo Ceremonial Independence Grounds in Kampala. The competition is expected to attract more than 1,400 participants drawn from different UPDF branches and services. The participants will include…
Court upholds Shs570.6m URA tax bill against Regal Paints Regal Paints has been ordered to pay Shs 570.6 million in taxes to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) arising from the importation of its Dr Fixit waterproofing products. Regal Paints manufactures paints, varnishes, printing ink and similar coatings. It imports raw materials for its decorative paints…
By Darlington Mabonga Women coffee farmers under the International Women in Coffee Alliance (IWCA) Uganda chapter have asked the government to increase financial and technical support to help them raise production, improve household incomes and compete in local and international markets. The women, who took part in the three-day Uganda Coffee and Cocoa Expo 2026…
Ugandan manufacturers expanding into regional markets are increasingly looking for faster and more reliable ways to move money across borders as they seek to grow their businesses beyond the domestic market. For Mbale-based manufacturer, importer and exporter UKI Uganda Limited, delays in cross-border payments have been a challenge as the company expands its operations across…
By Darlington Mabonga The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere, has urged parents and family guardians to take greater responsibility for raising children and strengthening family values to help address rising moral challenges and violence in society. Ssemogerere said strong families are important in shaping children’s behaviour, promoting discipline and preventing family breakdown. He…
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has reiterated its call for Justice Emmanuel Baguma to recuse himself from handling Dr Kizza Besigye’s treason case. The party made the call on Monday during a press conference at its offices in Katonga, Kampala, as it renewed its demand for the release of Besigye on medical bail. Dr…
The 18th edition of the Inter-Forces Games has been launched, with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) set to host this year’s competition in Gulu. The annual competition brings together four security institutions: the UPDF, Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service and Uganda Wildlife Authority. The games are intended to promote cooperation among security personnel…
The ministry of Health, in partnership with the Indian Association of Uganda, has launched a month-long blood donation campaign aimed at collecting 25,000 units of blood to help address shortages in health facilities across the country. The campaign was launched at the Indian Association offices on Lumumba Avenue in Kampala, with organisers calling on members…
Elvis Ssekyanzi Wavamunno, once a budding entrepreneur and son of prominent businessman Gordon Wavamunno, has lost his bid to reopen a commercial court case in which Maru Capital is seeking to recover Shs164.86 million from him. Ssekyanzi had sought to stop the court from delivering a verdict, arguing that the case had been heard in…
By Darlington Mabonga Coffee farmers have called on the government to strengthen technical support for the agricultural sector to help producers access quality seedlings, genuine pesticides, affordable financial services, storage facilities, irrigation and reliable markets. The farmers said these interventions are important if Uganda is to increase coffee production, improve household incomes and maintain its…
By Santo Wani Stephen South Sudan’s economic challenges are often blamed on inflation, the high cost of living, unemployment, exchange rate instability and declining purchasing power. While these are genuine concerns, there is another crisis that receives far less attention but affects nearly every household: the lack of financial literacy. Financial literacy is not simply…
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has reported major growth in its financial performance, infrastructure and customer base over the past 10 years, as it seeks to contribute to Uganda’s social and economic transformation. According to a report presented by NWSC managing director Dr Silver Mugisha, the corporation’s annual operating surplus before depreciation increased…
The phrase “serviced apartment” became the centre of a tax dispute between businessman Sharad Karia and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), after the tax body argued that apartments he rented out in Kampala were not ordinary residential properties but serviced apartments whose income was liable to Value Added Tax (VAT). The dispute eventually reached the…
Dr Arinaitwe Rugyendo, a co-founder of Red Pepper and a veteran of the media industry, has been appointed principal press secretary to the Speaker, Jacob Oboth-Oboth. Rugyendo confirmed the appointment in a statement posted on social media, thanking the parliamentary commission that selected him and the panel that interviewed him for the post. “I pledge…
The 2026 Rotary Cancer Run has been launched with Candle Light Property Services pledging Shs20 million and a land title towards efforts to improve cancer awareness, treatment, and care in Uganda. The 15th edition of the annual run will take place on August 30 at Kololo Airstrip under the theme “Gwanga Mujje”. Participants will pay…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and members of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Bukasa Parish have joined efforts to plant trees along Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Road as part of efforts to protect the environment and improve the quality of life in the area. The tree-planting exercise was led by…
Equity Bank Uganda and Modern Group of Companies are strengthening their business relationship as the diversified Ugandan company looks to expand its operations and position itself for further growth in Uganda and the wider East African market. The partnership comes at a time when Uganda’s industrial sector is expanding and businesses are seeking financial institutions…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has raised concern over what it describes as increasing human rights violations and threats to the rule of law during the first half of 2026, including alleged abductions, arrests, killings and restrictions on freedom of expression. The concerns are contained in the Society’s quarterly Rule of Law Report covering January…
Government has increased the authorised share capital of the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) from Shs2 trillion to Shs5 trillion as it seeks to expand access to affordable long-term financing for businesses and other productive sectors of the economy. The decision is part of government’s efforts to use UDB to support economic transformation under the National…
For many teenage girls and women, menstruation is more than a monthly inconvenience. Painful cramps can make it difficult to attend lessons, concentrate in class, work, or take part fully in daily activities. At St Theresa Girls Secondary School in Kasese District, students are using their own experiences and observations to develop a possible solution…
The Court of Appeal has ordered Muwema & Co. Advocates, a prominent law firm in Kampala, to deposit security of $100,000 (Shs370 million) before it can benefit from a stay of execution in its long-running dispute with Downtown Investments Ltd over an eviction dispute. The court also ordered that if the money is deposited in…
Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) supporter Daniel Izale has picked up nomination forms to contest the Adjumani West County parliamentary seat, which fell vacant following the death of former Second Deputy Prime Minister Gen Moses Ali. Gen Moses Ali, who was also the Adjumani West MP, died at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala on July 18,…
Bughendera County MP Christopher Kibanzanga has called on the government to revive Kilembe Copper Mines, saying the once major mining centre played an important role in creating jobs and supporting economic activity in Kasese and the wider Rwenzori sub-region. Kibanzanga said the revival of the mines would provide much-needed employment for young people and help…
The government has officially gazetted the National Cleaning Day as a day for communities across Uganda to conduct general cleaning and improve sanitation in their areas. The next national cleaning exercise will be held on August 29, 2026, following the inaugural exercise conducted on July 29. The main national event will be held in Kyaliwajjala,…
First Deputy Prime Minister and minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has urged MPs to use their influence to push for the enactment of legislation aimed at improving food security and nutrition in Uganda. Kadaga made the call during the official opening of an MPs’ orientation conference on food security and nutrition. She…
Equity Bank Uganda has committed more than $50 million to Microhaem Scientifics to support the company’s expansion of medical manufacturing, including a new production facility at Namanve Industrial Park. The scale of the investment was highlighted on August 7 when Equity Bank Uganda board chairman Henry Rugamba, managing director Gift Shoko and other senior executives…
The High Court has acquitted Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officer Joseph Nsubuga of receiving a Shs15 million bribe, but upheld the conviction and one-year prison sentence imposed on his colleague Gerald Mujurizi for corruption. Justice Jane Kajuga delivered the judgment on 3 August 2026 after hearing an appeal by Mujurizi and Nsubuga against their convictions…
Four civil society organisations have filed a case with the East African Court of Justice challenging the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, arguing that parts of the law are inconsistent with Uganda’s obligations under the treaty establishing the East African Community (EAC). The organisations filed the case on July 21, 2026, against Uganda and the…
By 8 am on Tuesday, August 11, legislators on Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure, chaired by Mwine Mpaka, had arrived at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) headquarters in Kampala for a fact-finding visit into the operations of the corporation and the use of €60,000 (Shs 257 million) allocated for refurbishment and related activities. The committee is…
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has pledged to continue the fight against corruption, saying the vice remains a major obstacle to Uganda’s development. PLU secretary general Fadil Twalla made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Tororo region ahead of an anti-corruption campaign scheduled for August 29, 2026. Twalla said the…
