Police is holding two of its own officers over allegations of being behind a series of motorcycle thefts and other robberies in the Albertine South Region. The arrested officers have been identified as Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP) Semaganda Denis, the officer in charge of CCTV at Hoima Cen
dfcu Bank has opened a new branch in Namanve Industrial Park, positioning itself at the heart of one of Uganda’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs, as government renewed calls for commercial lenders to cut borrowing costs for industry.Speaking at the launch, David Bahati welcomed the ex
South African bonds extended gains as investors positioned for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget presentation on Feb. 25. Morgan Stanley said the budget could reinforce fiscal consolidation and further compress the risk premium on sovereign debt. The bank described the upcoming fiscal up
The decision followed hours of intense debate online where some social media users accused the tax body and KCCA of double standards, having removed similar structures owned by traders and vendors in the city center.The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced it will remove its contro
AKAMPA TanbullWell, following closely the things, engagements he holds and the deliberate words H:E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa says or writes, you truly realize that he is indeed not only a Charismatic leader but a patriot, a real statesman and a Pan African.In these past tw
If we become permanent members of BRICS, the most obvious benefit shall be economic. Our economy relies heavily on agriculture, raw materials, and a growing services sector. We need big markets like those of China and India for our agricultural produce.Uganda has a young population, with a
The Bank of Uganda recently kept the Central Bank Rate (CBR) unchanged at 9.75 per cent, signalling its confidence in the price stability experienced in the economy today.The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) assessed that the current policy stance remains appropriate to support economic act
Kamuli, Uganda: Police in Kamuli District are investigating the circumstances under which a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Bulopa Sub-county.The deceased has been identified as Bwoya Fred, a resident of Butaasa Village in Bugaya Sub-county, Buyende District.Preliminary find
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially flagged-off the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) XII, which is set to deploy to Somalia for peace support operations. The ceremony took place at the International Peace and Support Training Center (IPSO-TC) in Ssingo.Addressing the
February is typically characterised by hot, dry and sunny conditions, marking the tail end of Uganda’s December–February dry season.However, several parts of the country — particularly the Central region, areas around the Lake Victoria Basin, and southwestern Uganda — are currently
