The Bahrain-based subsidiary of Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trading firm, has faced major disruptions after Iran restricted access through the Strait of Hormuz in response to joint US-Israel attacks about two months ago.KAMPALA: Senior executives of Vitol Bahrain E.C, Ugan
At the heart of Uganda’s Commercial Court sits a quiet crisis with far-reaching economic consequences: 623 unresolved banking cases locking up an estimated UGX 2 trillion in disputed value. For banks, this means capital tied down in provisioning and delayed recovery; for borrowers, businesses f
Activists show support to raising PAYE threshold but call for even a higher level of UGX 600,000.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The business community, economists and civil society have hailed Government on the proposed tax measures for 2026/2027, but say some are detrimental.According to
KAMPALA, Uganda – A senior government liaison official has called for urgent reforms in Uganda’s regulatory and procurement systems, warning that persistent weaknesses in enforcement and oversight are threatening public health, food security, and the nation’s economic stability.In a
KAMPALA – The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has extended an open invitation to opposition politicians to take part in its upcoming parliamentary retreat in Kyankwanzi, in a move the party says is aimed at fostering inclusive dialogue on national development.According to NRM S
If landing an internship at the Bank of Uganda has been on your radar, mark your calendar for Monday, April 27, 2026 — that is the date applications officially open for one of the most competitive and prestigious student internship programmes in the country.The Bank of Uganda announced o
State Minister for Higher Education, Hon. Dr. JC Muyingo, ordered the closure of an Early Childhood Nursery School and all of its branches following the tragic killing of four children. The heartbreaking incident, which has left the community reeling, prompted immediate action from authorities. I
Police have confirmed the death of Kikuube District LC5 chairperson, Peter Banura, following a fatal road crash in the Albertine region.Addressing the incident, Police PRO ACP Kituuma Rusoke said: “Police in the Albertine South Region are investigating a fatal road traffic crash involvin
Former Aruu County Member of Parliament Odonga Otto has argued that the proposed National Sovereignty Bill 2026, is a “very bad law,” in which government is trying to control “the activities of people outside Uganda and prevents them from influencing the internal matters of Uganda.”
Patients seeking treatment at Biiso health Center IV in Buliisa. Health workers in the district are being accused of absenteeism.Buliisa, Uganda | URN | The Buliisa District Health Department is considering the deployment of biometric machines in health facilities to address the rising cas
