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09 Mar '26
KAMPALA — The government has begun fresh consultations with transport sector stakeholders ahead of the planned relaunch of Uganda’s Electronic Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System (FIS), following public concerns that led to the earlier suspension of the automated traffic enforce
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07 Feb '26
Uganda’s flag carrier has this week made headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was revealed that Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer, will not serve in the position beyond July. The departure comes after the national carrier received a bad rap following a string of governance
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03 Feb '26
Kampala — President Museveni has moved to remove Jenifer Bamuturaki as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, following a State House meeting held in September 2025 that reviewed mounting governance failures, disputed aircraft procurement decisions and growing financial losses at the
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26 Jan '26
Ugandans are cautiously welcoming the return of a smart road enforcement initiative that will be reintroduced on a pilot basis in high-risk locations before a phased national rollout begins in 2026. This all as pressure mounts to curb persistent road carnage.The Electronic Penalty System (
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20 Dec '25
Officials launch the new Metro Cement products at Serena Hotel on December 18, marking the expansion of the company’s production capacity and product rangeUganda’s economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is entering a new phase, with rapidly growing foreign direct inve
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25 Nov '25
David Kalyango, the Executive Director of Supervision at the Bank of Uganda, explained the vision: ensuring that every Ugandan, no matter their type of work, can access credit to grow businesses, boost investments, and drive development.The Bank of Uganda has been locked in a heated debate
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02 Jul '25
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has launched the long-delayed powerline extension project in Rukungiri District, a development that is expected to significantly boost electricity access and stimulate economic growth in the sub-counties of Buhunga, Ruhunda, and Nyakagyeme.The
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05 Jun '25
The M23/AFC rebel coalition has recalled its delegation from peace talks in Doha, Qatar, after more than a month of closed-door negotiations with the Congolese government—signalling the apparent collapse of a ceasefire deal brokered with international support.The rebel withdrawal, led by
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06 May '25
Coca-Cola has announced it is bringing back its legendary "Share a Coke" campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection.In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in which you could find your
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12 Oct '24
The Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) has relaunched its passenger train services on the Kampala-Namanve route, which had been previously halted due to safety concerns. As of October 9, the train will now extend its services beyond Namanve to Mukono, reducing tra