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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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Ugandans in UAE Raise Funds to Repatriate Body of Martha Nalukwago

Ugandans in UAE Raise Funds to Repatriate Body of Martha Nalukwago

Ugandans living in the United Arab Emirates have come together and raised over Shs 10 million to help repatriate the body of their colleague Martha Nalukwago, who reportedly passed away after a short illness.According to sources, Martha’s relatives back

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New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

New HIV prevention drug price slashed to Shs130,000 from Shs102 million

Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has welcomed a landmark global deal that will dramatically slash the cost of the HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, making it affordable for millions in low- and middle-income countries.The announcement was made on W

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Uganda, ARSO Unveil 15 Standards to Regulate Edible Insects

Uganda, ARSO Unveil 15 Standards to Regulate Edible Insects

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in partnership with the African Organisation for Standardisations (ARSO) has launched 15 African standards for edible insects, aimed at improving consumer safety and boosting trade in the emerging sector.The standards, unveiled on Monday at a two-

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Museveni Warns Youth Against Risky Middle East Jobs

Museveni Warns Youth Against Risky Middle East Jobs

President Museveni has cautioned young Ugandans against unsafe labor migration, particularly to Middle Eastern countries, urging them instead to embrace opportunities in Uganda’s domestic economy.He highlighted commercial agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and services as key sectors for j

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Parliament Pressures Govt to Act on Trafficking of Ugandan Girls Abroad

Parliament Pressures Govt to Act on Trafficking of Ugandan Girls Abroad

Parliament has demanded that government urgently explains why Ugandans, particularly young women working abroad, continue to suffer trafficking, torture, and exploitation, with some losing their lives.The debate was sparked on Tuesday when Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, while opening the H

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Uganda Signs Landmark Tourism Deal in China, Wins Top Honour at CITIE 2025

Uganda Signs Landmark Tourism Deal in China, Wins Top Honour at CITIE 2025

Uganda has signed a landmark tourism partnership with GZL International Conference and Exhibition Services Ltd, organisers of the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE), cementing its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.The agreement, signed in Guangz

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Princess Ruth Komuntale Speaks on Life in Texas Compared to Uganda

Princess Ruth Komuntale Speaks on Life in Texas Compared to Uganda

Princess Ruth Komuntale, also known as Akiiki Batebe Wa Tooro, has opened up about her life in Texas, USA, and how it differs from her life in Uganda.

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3 countries exempted from participating in 2026 World Cup – and why

3 countries exempted from participating in 2026 World Cup – and why

Three countries will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being excluded from the competition for different reasons.Russia remains barred from international football following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Both FIFA and UEFA have

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Countries that have been eliminated

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Countries that have been eliminated

Over 75 countries have been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers taking across the globe.FIFA disclosed this in a post via their website ahead of this week’s qualifiers in different continents.DAILY POST brings you the count

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