The Premier League have announced new Premier League rules and refereeing guidance ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season; among new guidance, hair-pulls can result in a yellow card if deliberate but without excessive force; Three reds were issued for pulling hair last seasonReferees w
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has warned that Uganda’s Shs84.3 trillion budget, driven by heavy borrowing and domestic financing, could strain taxpayers and the private sector, as government defends its spending priorities in health, education and infrastructureFormer Kira Municipality Member
Uganda has allocated Shs5.23 trillion to the health sector in FY 2026/27 to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce donor dependence, but the omission of Shs28 billion for medical interns has sparked concern over training gaps and staffing pressures in public hospitals.The government has
Finance Ministry PSST Ramathan Ggoobi identifies the ATMS sectors as the primary engines for Uganda’s economic growth and job creation over the next decade.KAMPALA, Uganda — Legal claims against the Ugandan government have increased sharply over the last three years, reaching 6.45 tril
The Government of Uganda has downplayed a decision by the State of Kuwait to ban the recruitment of domestic workers from Uganda and 26 other nations, stating that the country has no formal bilateral ties with the Gulf state.Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior recently announced a sweeping ove
Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sanjay Tanna has pledged to engage manufacturers and review concerns over proposed tax measures, assuring investors that government remains open to dialogue ahead of the new financial year.Tanna made the remarks during a meeting hosted by the St
Strong capital ratios and a Shs591 billion profit anchor Stanbic Uganda as Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga transitions to Standard Bank Group regional leadership.KAMPALA, Uganda — Outgoing Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga is handing over a robust balanc
Uganda continued to offer the highest 91-day Treasury Bill rate among major East African Community economies during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest EAC monetary statistics.The data indicates Uganda's position at the top of the regional interest rate rankings
The government has earmarked Shs2.26 trillion for agro-industrialisation in the 2026/27 financial year, targeting irrigation, value addition, agro-processing and agricultural research as part of efforts to transform Uganda’s agriculture sector into a more commercial and export-driven engine of
Uganda’s income per person is projected to rise to USD 1,420 (about Shs5.1 million) in the current financial year, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi announced Thursday, a milestone that underscores the country’s steady economic expansion ahead of the anticipated oil era.Presenting the 20
