Mobile money has become one of the biggest sources of borrowing in Uganda, with millions of people now relying on their phones for quick loans instead of traditional banks.In 2025 alone, Ugandans borrowed at least Shs2.75 trillion through mobile money platforms, highlighting how digital le
Female fish traders operating along Uganda’s border points have raised concern over rising cases of sexual harassment, corruption, and inconsistent trade regulations that they say are undermining their businesses and livelihoods.The complaints were voiced during a stakeholder dialogue or
Uganda’s new national e-mobility strategy is focused on domestic vehicle manufacturing, battery production, charging infrastructure and specialised human capital development.Uganda plans to fully transition all new government vehicles to locally manufactured electric vehicles as part of
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) and French healthcare company Tyllium SAS on Wednesday signed an agreement to design, construct and equip a modern Diagnostic and Oncology Centre in Mbarara, in a project backed by the French government aimed at expanding access to cancer care in Uganda.Th
bus belonging to Gulu Secondary School carrying students for a tour to Jinja crashed Tuesday morning in Kigumba after the driver reportedly attempted a dangerous overtake, renewing calls for stricter enforcement of safety rules on Uganda’s roads.According to Traffic Police spokesperson S
A heavy Thursday afternoon downpour flooded Fairway Hotel and several parts of downtown Kampala, disrupting businesses and exposing the city’s drainage challenges.Fairway Hotel and several parts of downtown Kampala were flooded on Thursday afternoon after a heavy downpour overwhelmed dra
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced urgent measures to support traders whose goods have been unfairly withheld by so-called “container leaders,” following a surge in public outcry and complaints of undelivered merchandise.In a public notice published Thursday, URA manageme
The Ministry of Works and Transport is drafting legislation to introduce accident victim assessors, a new cadre of professionals expected to quantify compensation claims and strengthen accountability for road crashes. Officials say the proposed law will empower assessors, also referred to
A long-running leadership dispute within the Bugisu cultural institution (Bukuuka Bwa Bugisu) has entered a decisive phase, with court-led mediation now underway at the High Court in Mbale in a bid to resolve deep divisions among the Bamasaba community.The mediation, facilitated by the Jud
Uganda is preparing for a major shift in HIV treatment as researchers and health officials work towards introducing long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART) that could replace daily HIV pills with injections taken once every two months.The new treatment, which combines cabotegra
