Rwanda Shuts Eight Liquor Factories, Recalls Dozens of Alcohol Brands
Manufacturers have been instructed to begin a full product recall, recover stocks from distributors and retailers, and submit recall reports to Rwanda FDA within three wo...
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MPs Question Energy Ministry, UEDCL Over Worsening Power Outages
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has tasked the Energy and Mineral Development Ministry and the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to explain the...
UNBS Explains Underweight Cement Bags
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has attributed the growing problem of underweight cement bags to weaknesses in the supply chain after products leave the factor...
The Apology: Musenero Says Sorry for Power Outages, Pledges Stable Supply
The Government has apologised to Ugandans for the persistent power outages experienced across the country, attributing the disruptions to ongoing electricity transmission...
city cannot breathe through chaos; Kampala must choose order
Aerial view of Kampala cityIn a space of just one week, Kampala streets were cleared of roadside vendors while the city roads and paths got unclogged during the national...
UETCL, UEDCL promise fewer outages after $83m upgrade
Across Kampala, planned power cuts have become an unwelcome part of daily life, disrupting businesses, households and hospitals.Electricity officials say the frustration...
New telecom taxes renew debate over whether Uganda is taxing financial inclusion
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A renewed parliamentary push to review taxes on mobile money has reignited concerns that Uganda’s tax regime is making digital financial service...
Mbarara turns up for Nile Special World Cup watch party as Kampala final awaits
MBARARA, Uganda — Football fans in Mbarara turned up in large numbers as Nile Special brought its nationwide FIFA World Cup fan experience to Western Uganda for a major...
Oil shocks are no longer so shocking
The Persian Gulf is in an unstable disequilibrium. There has been no lasting deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, because the United States and Iran remain far apart in t...
UCC Suspends Crackdown on Hotspot Operators
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended enforcement action against unlicensed hotspot operators to allow consultations aimed at developing a regulatory f...