Kakira Sugar and other factories petitioned the High courtFor many Ugandans, taxes rarely feel real when they are first announced in Parliament.They feel distant then. Technical. Wrapped in legal amendments and budget speeches. The impact usually becomes clearer later, at the fuel s
The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has called on Christians across the country to emulate the faith, courage, and commitment demonstrated by the Uganda Martyrs and to reject corruption and other practices that distance people from God.Bishop Akanjuna made the re
Nyamutoro appeared before the committee on Tuesday as Parliament concluded the vetting of President Museveni's new Cabinet appointees.State Minister for Minerals Development Fiona Nyamutoro has said members of Parliament's Appointments Committee challenged her about the targets set of her
For decades, crop farming has been the backbone of livelihoods in Kibuku District. Yet unpredictable weather patterns, declining soil fertility, pests and fluctuating market prices have continued to frustrate farmers, leaving many households struggling to escape poverty.Now agricultural ex
Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Bank of Uganda Executive Director of National Payment Systems.Overview:The new measures, which take effect on January 1, 2027, are expected to reshape how businesses and consumers move money through the banking system.KAMPALA — The Bank of Uganda (BoU
Equity Group Holdings has posted the strongest financial performance in its history, reporting a record KSh75.5 billion (approximately UGX 2.15 trillion) profit after tax for the year ended December 2025, as regional subsidiaries, digital banking, and insurance operations powered a major growth s
the vibrant history of East African music, few stories capture the true spirit of brotherhood, struggle, and gratitude as powerfully as that of Ugandan legend Jose Chameleone. Known affectionately as the “Bus Corridor King,” Chameleone rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most inf
The government expects to save about Shs24 billion annually after suspending funding for national public holiday celebrations beginning Financial Year (FY)2026/2027, the Ministry of Finance has said.The move is part of the government’s Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Ex
The Embassy of France in Uganda has officially opened applications for its 2026/2027 Master’s Degree Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded study opportunities for young Ugandan graduates seeking to pursue postgraduate education in France.The scholarship programme targets Ugandan s
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that the African Development Bank has agreed to lend Uganda, US$650Million (UGX2.452Trn) out of the required Euro2.7Bn (UGX11.864Trn), to finance the 326km Standard Guage Railway project.This followed a commitment given by Dr. Abdul Kamara, Vice Preside
