Cabinet has directed the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) to return to the Ministry of Communication and ICT and operate from its headquarters as the government intensifies efforts to reduce public expenditure through the rationalisation of government agencies. The decision is part of the wider Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) programme, which…
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has announced that the fourth National Cleaning Day will take place in Lira City on October 31, 2026, as the government steps up efforts to improve sanitation, protect the environment and promote proper waste management. Nabbanja called on Ugandans, political leaders, local government officials and security personnel to participate in the…
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…
The government is seeking a Shs139 billion loan from the French government to finance the construction of a regional oncology and cancer centre in Mbarara, as Uganda continues to grapple with a rising cancer burden. The decision to seek the loan was approved by cabinet on Monday, according to Justine Kasule Lumumba, the Minister for…
Posta Uganda has launched a new five-year strategic plan aimed at transforming its services through digital technology, improving customer service and creating more employment opportunities. The strategy covers the period 2025/2026 to 2029/2030 and is built on three key pillars: service delivery standards, a client charter and a strategic plan. It is guided by the…
The government has announced plans to introduce new laws to regulate the use of internet platforms, including TikTok, as part of efforts to curb online abuse and promote responsible use of digital technologies. Speaking at the 2026 Uganda Internet Governance Forum held at Sheraton, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, said…
The First Deputy Prime Minister and minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has welcomed a proposal to establish the East African Digital Hub in Uganda, saying it will strengthen the country’s information and communications technology sector. The proposed hub is part of the wider African Heritage initiative, a high-level global and regional…
Public relations professionals have renewed their call for a law to regulate the profession, saying it will raise standards, improve accountability and protect the public from unqualified practitioners. The proposed Public Relations Bill is expected to establish a legal framework for regulating the profession, set minimum professional standards and enforce a code of ethics for…
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to respecting Uganda’s sovereignty as both sides celebrated 50 years of diplomatic and development cooperation. Speaking during the anniversary celebrations held at the residence of the EU Ambassador in Kampala, the European Union Ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek, said sovereignty remains the foundation of peace and stability among…
Sector ministries have raised concern over inadequate budget funding, warning that it is undermining service delivery across the country. The concerns were raised during an ongoing three-day National Performance Review Conference on Uganda’s development agenda, organised by the Office of the Prime Minister at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Ministers and permanent secretaries presented performance reports for…
