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FY 2026/27 National Budget Reading Set for June 11

FY 2026/27 National Budget Reading Set for June 11

KAMPALA — The Government will on June 11, 2026, present the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with officials promising a private sector-driven spending plan focused on export growth, agricultural transformation, industrialisation and job creation.The budget will be read in

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Why President Museveni’s New Cabinet Must Prioritise a Vocational Institute in Rural Masaka to Unlock Youth Employment

Why President Museveni’s New Cabinet Must Prioritise a Vocational Institute in Rural Masaka to Unlock Youth Employment

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,I write this open letter at a defining moment in Uganda’s governance journey, following the recent Cabinet reshuffle and swearing-in of ministers. This renewed administrative phase presents an opportunity to r

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Gov’t to license all EV charging stations under new energy law

Gov’t to license all EV charging stations under new energy law

Government is preparing regulations that will require all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Uganda to be licensed and permitted under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, in what officials describe as a major step toward formalising the country’s fast-growing e-mobility sector.

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Uganda’s Best Farmers Head to Netherlands for Agricultural Study Tour

Uganda’s Best Farmers Head to Netherlands for Agricultural Study Tour

KAMPALA — Thirteen winners of Uganda’s 2025 Best Farmers Competition have been flagged off for a week-long agricultural study visit to the Netherlands, where they will gain exposure to advanced farming technologies, value addition systems, and modern agribusiness models aimed at transforming

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Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets

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 pineapples ripened all at once in Luwero, it often brought anxiety instead of celebration.For pineapple farmer Ms. Jan

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‎Minister Musasizi warns against sabotaging iron ore plant in Rubanda

‎Minister Musasizi warns against sabotaging iron ore plant in Rubanda

State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has issued a stern warning against any acts of sabotage targeting the anticipated iron ore factory in Rubanda District.‎‎Musasizi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rubanda East, made the statements following reports of a fierce d

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DR. OPUL JOSEPH, PhD: Trillions Shillings Planted Before Skills leading to Kwashiorkor Harvests: Why PDM Must Stop Watering Rocks instead of Seeds

DR. OPUL JOSEPH, PhD: Trillions Shillings Planted Before Skills leading to Kwashiorkor Harvests: Why PDM Must Stop Watering Rocks instead of Seeds

Dear all political and technical line leaders directly /indirectly concerned with PDM ranging from H.E the President of Uganda, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Security agencies (Military & Defense, Law Enforcement & Internal Affairs, Intelligence Services),PDM Secretariat, district lea

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Sunderland reach Europa League at Chelsea's expense

Sunderland reach Europa League at Chelsea's expense

Hume scored his third league goal of the season on SundayThe Black Cats became just the fifth team to qualify for Europe via their Premier League position a year after achieving promotion, finishing seventh.BBC Sport - Sunderland beat Chelsea to qualify for European competition for

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Election period didn’t destabilise economy, says Finance ministry

Election period didn’t destabilise economy, says Finance ministry

The law requires the Finance minister to publish a post-election economic and fiscal update within four months after polling day for a general election.Uganda’s economy remained stable during the general election period and in the months that followed, according to the government’s pos

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SEMUJJU NGANDA: Mao Making Maximalist Demands Because He Wants A Juicier Ministry from Museveni

SEMUJJU NGANDA: Mao Making Maximalist Demands Because He Wants A Juicier Ministry from Museveni

Semujju Nganda says that Norbert Mao knows he can’t get speakership but he is busy pushing hard and making maximalist demands because he wants to end up getting something big and better from Museveni and general Saleh.Semujju says that Mao is like a man who goes to a friend’s home to a

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