Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets
On 14 May 2026, Uganda marked a historic milestone by flagging-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapple from Deshiburg Factory to ChinaWhen pinea...
News discovery
Find the stories that matter to you.
Results for
1,798 found
“nec”
Experts Call for Reduction of Mobile Money Withdrawal Tax
Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transactio...
Seven top police chiefs vacate offices amid rationalisation questions
At least seven senior police officers at the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) have vacated their offices in a development that has sparked questions a...
We Never Voted Her” — Bukedea Residents Demand Fresh Elections Over Anita Among Seat
Bukedea, Uganda — Residents of Bukedea District in the Teso sub-region have asked President Museveni, in his capacity, to back the demand of Bukedea locals for fresh po...
High Court Upholds Disqualification of Makindye Mayoral Aspirant
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by former Makindye Division mayoral aspirant Semata Geoffrey Edu, who sought judicial review of the Electoral...
All cross-border markets in Uganda closed over Ebola
Tensions are mounting at the Mpondwe-Lhubiriha border post in Kasese District following a decision by authorities to temporarily close cross-border markets as part of mea...
I’m Not Your ATM Machine — Tayebwa Tells New MPs as He Reveals Shs10m Daily Pocket Money for Bailouts
Newly reelected Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has warned newly-elected Members of Parliament against treating the offices of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker...
Man on the Run After Allegedly Killing His Estranged Wife in Mityana Dispute
Police in Mityana District are investigating a shocking murder case in which a 23-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her estranged husband after a failed attempt to r...
Uganda Exports First Consignment of Chilled Cut Meat to Saudi Arabia
Uganda has exported its first consignment of chilled cut meat packed in cartons to Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in value addition and the country’s growing capaci...
Museveni raises stakes in Anti-Corruption drive, warns ministers of immediate sackings as 12th Parliament opens
KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni has escalated his anti-corruption campaign with a stern warning to ministers and senior government officials, saying he will not hes...