KAMPALA – Uganda’s economy continues to show signs of steady recovery and strengthening activity, supported by rising demand, increased business confidence, and strong export performance, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report for March 2026 released by the Ministry of Fina
President Museveni is set to commission an over $300 million cement plant launch, a move that signals a new era for Karamoja and Uganda’s industrial growth.Yaobai Cement Uganda will officially launch its state-of-the-art cement plant in Moroto, in a landmark investment set to reshape Uga
Two victims of Mwase “Thuhimbe Kasese” bus accident that occurred this morning at Kayihura, near Kyenjojo District, have been transferred to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Kasese for specialized treatment.The Kasese District Chairperson, Mr. Erifaz Muhindi, who rushed to the scene, said
Parliament has rejected a proposal by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to allocate an additional 300 billion Shillings for rural electrification in the 2026/27 financial year.Presenting the report of the Committee on Natural Resources, Soroti East MP Herbert Ariko urged the g
Police in Katwe have dealt a significant blow to a motorcycle theft syndicate operating in Kampala, arresting 29 male suspects and recovering dozens of stolen motorcycle parts in a major crackdown that unfolded today.The operation, mounted in response to a public outcry over the rising the
Lawmakers are demanding the revival of the Rural Electrification Agency, arguing that electricity access in rural Uganda has slowed since its dissolution, even as government insists restructuring would delay progress and worsen existing funding constraints.Members of Parliament have called
Agriculture employs more than 70% of Uganda’s population, but for many households it remains subsistence, low input, low output, and highly exposed to weather and price shocks. Access to financing is still limited, and value addition across most value chains remains underdeveloped.That s
The Ghana Police Service in Nkawie, located in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly attempting to steal an armoured police vehicle.The suspect, Ebenezer Frimpong, was apprehended after a dramatic chase involving a seven
A 12-year-old pupil has died and four others sustained injuries after a school wall collapsed at Rwerere Seventh-day Adventist Church Nursery and Primary School in Rukungiri District.The deceased has been identified as Ashaba Princess, a pupil at the school. The injured learners include Ab
Africa's "busiest" airport is undergoing a massive multi-billion-pound overhaul that will further expand its capacity. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is a major international flight hub serving the Egyptian capital and its metropolitan area. It's the country's largest and busiest airport, and
