A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer was abducted following a surprise armed ambush by suspected members of the Congo army in Deyi Subcounty, Pakwach District. The incident has sparked serious security concerns along the Uganda–Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border.The a
Tensions are mounting in Nakapiripirit District as elders and local leaders remain at odds over the venue for this year’s Karamoja Cultural Event, despite the district having already been confirmed as the official host.The annual event, slated for September 2025, is one of the most signi
Parliament is under mounting pressure following a heated joint committee session where MPs voiced strong opposition to the hurried scrutiny of a newly introduced, 144-page bill.The Legal and Defence Committees, chaired by Baka Mugabi (Legal), were given until Friday to propose amendments
President Museveni has officially commissioned the Rwenzori Presidential Initiative Industrial Hub located in Mubuku, Kasese District.The state-of-the-art facility is part of a nationwide strategy to equip Ugandan youth with practical vocational skills, complementing the country’s f
MTN Uganda has paid Shs 42.5 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) as its statutory levy.The amount represents 2% of MTN Uganda’s gross annual revenue for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, in compliance
Uganda is launching a transformative initiative to protect and promote its first-ever Geographical Indication (GI), the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon Coffee.This strategic move not only sets a new era for Uganda's coffee industry but also significantly enhances the livelihoods of local fa
Experts have said demand for data centres will continue going up as Uganda’s digital revolution takes shape.Uganda is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with citizens, businesses, and the government embracing technology to redefine the economic landscape.Speaking on Tuesday, off
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% signalling a cautious “wait and see” approach in response to growing global economic uncertainty most notably the unresolved US-China trade tensions.The decision comes despite Uganda’s relatively strong econ
Telecom giants, Airtel Uganda has paid shs37.9billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund for the year 2024 towards extending communications to the unserved and underserved communities.The shs37.9billion is more than the shs34.8 billion that the company paid last
Let me take you back to a conversation I overheard between two Taxi commuters in Kampala not long ago. Two passengers, clearly regulars on the route, were swapping war stories of traffic, transport costs, and landlords.One said, “Eh, I pay Shs300,000 rent in Seeta, but every day I lose t
