Business •
09 Jan '26
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has released the fourth and final tranche of facilitation funds for parish-based grassroots mobilisation, marking a key milestone in the party’s nationwide preparations ahead of the 2026 elections.In a formal communication dated January 6, 2026, the
Business •
25 Dec '25
The consignment was received by the commission chairman Justice Simon Byabakama at Entebbe International AirportThe Electoral Commission (EC) last night received the first consignment of presidential ballot papers for the Presidential elections set for mid next month.The consignment
Business •
21 Dec '25
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
Business •
07 Dec '25
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has arrested Frank Mugisha and Muhumuza George suspected of running a fraudulent “export” scheme involving Super match cigarettes. They are charged with obtaining money by false pretense and, manipulation of customs documentation and export entries to defrau
Business •
27 Nov '25
Uganda’s Industrial Court has ruled that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) unlawfully dismissed former customs officer David Kalemera, awarding him about 51 million shillings, even as the judgment lays out extensive internal audit findings that link him to a major tax-evasion and transit-diver
Business •
21 Nov '25
President Museveni accompanied by First Lady Janet Museveni flags off Uganda's first batch of chili containers to the Chinese market during a function held at Namasagali on Thursday. PPU PhotoOn Thursday, 20th November, 2025, Uganda marked a major milestone in its agricultural export ambit
Business •
10 Nov '25
Reaffirming its commitment to the Global South, India has dispatched a consignment of ...India sends 2.7 tonnes of life-saving vaccines vaccines to Venezuela as part of Global South commitment | India sends 2.7 tonnes of life-saving vaccines vaccines to Venezuela as part of Global South co
Business •
10 Nov '25
Reaffirming its commitment to the Global South, India has dispatched a consignment of ...India sends 2.7 tonnes of life-saving vaccines vaccines to Venezuela as part of Global South commitment | India sends 2.7 tonnes of life-saving vaccines vaccines to Venezuela as part of Global South co
Business •
27 Oct '25
Nairobi: Kenyan authorities have seized a record narcotics consignment valued at KES 8 billion ($52 million) and arrested six Iranian nationals aboard a stateless vessel intercepted in the Indian Ocean, the Interior Ministry said Sunday.The 1,024-kilogram methamphetamine shipment, with a c
Business •
29 Sep '25
New Chinese "wonder goats" arrive in Uganda under FAO project. Research will crossbreed them with local types known for slower growth to increase meat yield.Minister Bright Rwamirama (left) and Dr. Swidiq Mugerwa inspect the Chinese goats during the han