Uganda budget: 199 oil wells drilled as country nears first oil
Uganda hits a major milestone toward first oil, drilling 199 wells to surpass the government threshold required for commercial production.KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has d...
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Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector
As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety...
ASP Elly Maate officially takes over office
ASP Elly Maate has officially taken over as the police spokesperson for the Rwenzori East Region.He assumed office today, following his transfer from the Kigezi region in...
Katumba Katumba Wamala Decries “Loss of Humanity” Amid Rising Kidnaps and Killingsa
Public Service Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala has called on religious leaders to openly condemn what he described as a “complete loss of humanity” in Uganda, citing a s...
Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi Unveils 30-Member Shadow Cabinet
KAMPALA, Uganda — The leader of the opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has unveiled a 30-member Shadow Cabinet for the 12th Parliament, defending the leaner team...
Church of Uganda Prepares for Archbishop Kaziimba Succession as Bishop Nears Retirement
The Church of Uganda is preparing for a major leadership transition as Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba approaches retirement in August next year.Kaziimba is expected to retir...
FUFA Extends Match-Fixing Bans for Four as Investigations Continue
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee has extended the provisional suspension of four football personalities by an addit...
Govt Allocates Shs2.26 Trillion to Agro-Industrialisation in Largest-Ever Agriculture Investment
The government has earmarked Shs2.26 trillion for agro-industrialisation in the 2026/27 financial year, targeting irrigation, value addition, agro-processing and agricult...
Musasizi: Uganda’s Income Per Person Set to Cross Shs 5.1m
Uganda’s income per person is projected to rise to USD 1,420 (about Shs5.1 million) in the current financial year, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi announced Thursday, a...
Budget Speech: Uganda's economy set for fastest growth in 30 years as oil production starts
Presenting the national budget before Parliament on June 11, 2026, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the country's economic outlook remains strong, supported by low in...