The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the roadmap for the long-awaited LC 1 elections, with polling scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.According to the commission, the elections will be conducted in all 71,214 villages across Uganda under the multiparty political system.The e
Gold scams in Uganda are becoming increasingly violent, with criminals now using firearms, abductions and killings instead of relying only on fake documents to defraud buyers.The latest case involves Jama Munyaradzi, a British-Zimbabwean national who was allegedly robbed of $600 and killed
Vivo Energy's acquisition of a 50% stake in KFC Uganda triggered a tax dispute with URAThe Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has cancelled a Shs 4.24 billion tax assessment imposed on Kuku Foods Uganda, the company behind the KFC franchise in Uganda, following changes in the fast-food firm’s ow
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed that in April 2026, the Supervised Financial Institutions approved loans worth UGX2.053Trn out of the requested UGX4.074Trn, translating into an approval rate of 50.4 percent.The details are contained in the Performanc
Stanbic Bank Uganda is suffering a devastating reputational loss after the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), recently moved to withdraw all its accounts from the bank, effectively stripping it of a lucrative tax collections business worth more than UGX 11 trillion a year.The decision means t
The Deputy Commander Land Force, Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga, has commended ongoing UPDF infrastructure developments in Masindi and Kakiri, while urging stricter accountability in the use of development funds to ensure timely and quality completion of projects.The Deputy Commander Land Force,
Traders in Kanungu Town Council have been warned to comply with a recently issued trade order directive or face enforcement action.The directive, issued on June 18, 2026, targets traders whose structures were marked by the town council and requires them to comply within two weeks under the
Residents of Nyalugogo Cell in Kabujogera Town Council in Kitagwenda District have been plunged into fear after rowdy people believed to be students of Kitagwenda High School attacked the area following the alleged murder of their colleague.It is believed that the attack was triggered by t
Armed Karamojong warriors on Sunday morning ambushed a boda boda rider in Ligot Village, Loyoro Sub-county, Kaabong District, robbing him of a mobile phone and cash. The incident occurred at about 8:30 am when 15 armed warriors reportedly attacked Joseph Lomoe, 21, a boda boda rider.The as
Brazilian midfielder confirms move is 'almost done' as United invests £34 million to rebuild its engine roomEderson, the Brazilian midfielder who has spent the last several seasons anchoring Atalanta’s midfield in Serie A, confirmed that his transfer to Manchester United is nearly compl
