To appreciate Uganda’s industrial ambitions, one needs to drive northwest of Kampala to the historic Nakaseke District, home to the China-Uganda Liao Shen Industrial Park, popularly known as Kapeeka Industrial Park. While Nakaseke is historically associated with the 1980s Bush War, this expansi
Muwanga Kivumbi returned to a jubilant reception in Butambala after securing bail and pledged to continue leading NUP's campaign against the government from outside Parliament.National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Central Region, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, returned to a rousing
Police in Nakasongola District have launched investigations into the killing of a 30-year-old mother of seven whose body was found with a deep cut on the neck, with one suspect arrested in connection with the murder.Police in Nakasongola District are investigating the murder of a 30-year-o
KAMPALA — The Government of Uganda has released expenditure limits for the first quarter of the Financial Year 2026/2027, prioritising programmes aimed at boosting economic growth, creating jobs and improving public service delivery.The total release for Q1 FY2026/27 is Shs 23.03 trillio
Kabale District leaders and stakeholders have proposed amendments to a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yogi Steel Limited to ensure local communities benefit from the company’s planned iron ore mining project in Kicumbi Parish, Kamuganguzi Sub-county.The proposals were prese
UNBS Deputy Executive Director Daniel Richard Makayi Nangalama said the bureau regularly inspects and tests petroleum products entering the country and those distributed through licensed fuel stations to ensure they meet required safety and quality standards.The Uganda National Bureau of S
his 26th June letter, President Museveni directed the IGG Aisha Naluzze Batala to commence investigations into the conduct of three Works Ministry engineers namely Edwin Raymond Kiyaga, Patrick Muleme and Dickens Ahimbisibwe. He says the three are responsible for the criminal design and route alt
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring Uganda successfully co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), pledging full financial backing, accelerated infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperat
Uganda is investing heavily in transport, oil, aviation, and energy infrastructure to support long-term industrial growth.Mega projects like EACOP, SGR, and oil fields are central to future export earnings and regional trade dominance.Urba
public speeches, President Museveni likes using statistics to persuade and sway even sceptics about the economic dividends of accelerated investments in infrastructure. Whether it is railways, roads or hydro-dams, Mr Museveni specifies an expected drop in haulage costs, the internal rate of retu
