For many businesses in Uganda, securing a government contract feels like hitting the jackpot. The moment word spreads that someone has landed a deal, everything changes. Friends become more attentive, relatives resurface, banks suddenly extend courtesy, and suppliers are willing to offer goods on
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has arrived in Uganda for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Uganda and Egypt amid growing regional cooperation on trade, security and Nile Basin issues.El-Sisi landed at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday and was received b
Uganda’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has announced plans to seek restriction of spare parts importation to allow the country's indigenous car making company, Kiira Motors expand its local market share.The ministry says it is set to seek Cabinet approval to restrict the
Members of the Global Fan Network and Arsenal Fan TV, based in the United Kingdom, have arrived in Uganda to train local football fans on monetising digital content and focusing on fan-driven platforms to grow financially. The delegation will also host two watch parties as Arsenal take on Newcast
The EU Ambassador to Uganda Jan Sadek at Kalangala Islands.The European Union has announced plans to open a Consulate General in Kalangala District and support the construction of an airport, in a move aimed at boosting Uganda’s pineapple exports to European markets.EU Ambassador
Uganda's Ministry of Works and Transport extends the suspension of the automated Express Penalty Scheme (Auto EPS) and new speed limits as the review of controversial traffic laws continues.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport is overhauling the national automated traffi
Busitema University has been quietly expanding its reach across eastern Uganda, establishing campuses in Namasagali, Pallisa, Mbale, and Arapai, and steadily increasing student enrolment year after year. On paper, the growth story looks impressive.But behind the numbers, a more uncomfortab
Deputy IGG Anna Muhairwe greets an old man after the Kireka market redevelopment-related meeting at Kira Municipal Council headquarters. Deputy IGG Ann Muhairwe arrives to tour the Kireka market. Having existed since the early 1970s, Kireka main market is one of Uganda’s oldest ye
KAMPALA, Uganda — Tecno Mobile introduced its latest smartphone lineup, the Camon 50 Series, to the Ugandan market on Tuesday, featuring a suite of camera upgrades and a durable glass design intended to capture a larger share of the country’s mid-range mobile sector.The new series, whi
Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines, is grappling with escalating operational turbulence after grounding both of its long-haul aircraft, triggering a wave of flight cancellations that has now ensnared city tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia among affected passengers.“My Sunday flight w
