The United States Embassy in Kampala has raised concern over what it describes as misuse of U.S. visas by a small number of Ugandans — a trend officials say is complicating the application process for legitimate travelers.Tania J. Romanoff, the Consular Section Chief at the U.S. Embassy,
The United States Embassy in Kampala has clarified that certain visa categories are either processed outside Uganda or currently paused, underscoring the global scope of recent U.S. immigration measures.Speaking at a media briefing, Consular Section Chief Tania J. Romanoff said immigrant v
President Yoweri Museveni has inaugurated PRO Industries, the largest ethanol plant in East Africa, highlighting the $100-million investment as a significant advancement for Uganda’s agro-industrialization, clean energy production, and job creation.Located in Luwero District in central U
KYANKWANZI, Uganda — The government has allocated an additional 1 trillion shillings to the Uganda Development Bank this financial year, a move intended to lower the cost of credit and bolster the bank’s ability to fund large-scale private sector projects.Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanj
KAMPALA, Uganda — The government has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan for the Ministry of Local Government, earmarking 2.2 trillion shillings to bolster decentralization and drive more citizens into the formal economy.The plan, which runs from the 2025-26 through the 2029-3
Syria—Damascus was still asleep when horror struck the home of legendary Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, the woman millions knew as Umm Zaki. At around 5:00 a.m. last week Thursday morning, January 29, 2026, the 88-year-old star was bludgeoned to death while lying in her bed, her life ending viol
Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport unveils a major 2026 infrastructure plan featuring road rehabilitations, railway upgrades, and water transport projects.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled a massive infrastructure plan for 2026, targeting the reha
Kampala, Uganda – A high-level preparatory meeting chaired by Col. Dr. Francis Ongia was held in Kampala on Sunday, marking a significant step in the planning and coordination efforts for the upcoming Season A 2026.The meeting, convened under the Office of the President, included senior
Masaka– Newly elected Bukoto East Member of Parliament Hon. Sarah Babirye Kityo has advised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to strengthen the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) foothold in the Central Region by fostering closer ties with communities through regular consultations and engage
From women’s banking dream to Tier II downgrade, today, RedPepper reveals the slow, painful unravelling of Finance Trust Bank.When the Bank of Uganda (BoU)quietly approved FTB’s transition from a Tier I commercial bank to a Tier II credit institution effective April 1, 2026, and went o
