Uganda has imposed immediate restrictions on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices, according to an internal memorandum issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).In a notice dated Dec. 19 and addressed to all cus
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has promised a by-election for the Bukedea Woman MP seat once he defeats President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 general election.Kyagulanyi made the pledge following the controversial blocking of three aspirants
When Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho (Rtd) Salim Saleh presented his long, detailed analysis of Uganda’s economy and structured recommendations for improvement in the form of the Third National Development Plan (NDPIII) to President Museveni, he laid out the kinds of problems that many Ugandans feel eve
With funding (Shs850bn) from World Bank, the GoU is continuing to use the PSFU-implemented GROW project to avail low-cost loans (at just 10% interest per annum) to hundreds of female entrepreneurs to enable them sustain, grow, expand and diversify their businesses while breaking into areas that h
Ntungamo—On Friday 19th, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development under the Government of Uganda hosted a high-profile Mineral Markets Sensitization Workshop at the newly established Ntungamo Mineral Market Facility, marking a critical step in formalizing the country’s mineral value cha
Museveni Rallies Ugandans to Vote WiselyKyotera — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections, has called on Ugandans to vote wisely, urging them to support leaders and policies that deliver tangible res
Uganda's mobile money sector is taking major steps to prevent loan defaults and restore trust in digital lending. For years, some borrowers who defaulted on digital loans exploited loopholes by switching networks or SIM cards, making it difficult for lenders to recover funds. Under the previous s
President Museveni’s caution to his rivals against provoking the army has drawn criticism from human rights activists, some calling it unconstitutional.While addressing journalists at his Kisozi farm on Wednesday evening, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Yow
Uganda is scheduled to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on January 15, 2026, with the contest widely seen as tight. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who will mark 40 years in power next year, faces strong competition from Kyagulanyi, a two-time presidential contender and musician
Speaking during a campaign rally in Serere Town, Kyagulanyi emphasized the importance of support from the security forces. The rally was marked by a heavy deployment of police, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and other security agencies, which he said were intended to block his entry
