KAMPALA, Uganda – A breakdown of Uganda’s mining law, from prospecting to extraction, shows that mineral development follows a structured licensing sequence, a senior legal officer said.Loyola Rwabose Karobwa, a senior legal officer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, ou
Uganda’s banking industry has mounted a formal and detailed opposition to the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its provisions could disrupt financial intermediation, deter foreign investment, and undermine the country’s broader economic growth strategy.In a l
According to the advert, the church, listed as the debtor, must settle “the outstanding loan balances, interest plus our fees and disbursements” before the sale date, failing which the properties will be disposed of by public auction or private treaty.Court bailiffs have moved to sell
Uganda has taken a significant step toward advancing its long-term economic transformation agenda after the Ministry of Finance hosted a 40-member Chinese investor delegation exploring joint venture opportunities across the country’s priority ATMS pillars: Agriculture, Tourism, Manufacturing, a
On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is now “permanently” open — crediting US military superiority and a new understanding with China under which Beijing agreed not to ship weapons to Iran. He added that President Xi Jinping would g
Local leaders equipped with Small Claims skills to speed up dispute resolution and ease court backlog.The Judiciary of Uganda has trained local leaders in Ibanda District on handling small claims and strengthening dispute resolution at the community level, as part of efforts to improve acc
Outgoing Mawokota South Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi has sparked a political storm after a tough and unapologetic appearance on NBS Television’s Face-Off, where he delivered a hard-hitting critique of the National Unity Platform (NUP), defended his political shift, and painted a dramatic
WAKISO, Uganda — Residents and leaders in Wakiso District gathered today for the groundbreaking ceremony of the 6.5-kilometer Kayunga–Senge–Kawanda road, a project seen as a major infrastructure milestone for the region.The 37.5 billion shilling project is funded by the World Bank, t
Ms. Jackie Namutebi, an official from the Microfinance Support Centre, has challenged leaders of Emyooga SACCOs to focus on improving their SACCOs in order to achieve the presidential vision of fighting poverty in Uganda.She stressed the importance of increasing savings in these SACCOs and
What began as a claim over a USD 400,000 shareholder loan has evolved into a complex legal battle that cuts across project finance, shareholder rights, and cross-border dispute resolution.At its core, the case now pits Charles Odere, the subordinated lender seeking repayment, against a con
