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...
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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...
Kasule Lumumba Directs UCC to Control Radios on Political Content, Orders UBC to Cover Entire Country as She Takes Charge at The Information Ministry
Newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has signaled a tougher government approach toward radio broadcasting and political programm...
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...
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...
First Oil Revenue Set to Enter 2026/2027 Budget as Sector Begins Paying Its Way
When the Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, presents the 84.3 trillion shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year on Thursday, one figure will stand out among the...
How Uganda’s First Oil Dream Evaded 5 Energy, 4 Finance Ministers
Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L...
Residents Cry Out Over Abandoned Kantare–Rushekyere–Nyarubisi–Mutambi Road Project in Rukiga
Residents of Nyarubisi Village in Kitanga Parish, Kashambya Sub-county, Rukiga District have expressed frustration over the stalled Kantare–Rushekyere–Nyaru...
Pearl Bank fired employee for losses it had already linked to bad weather. They have to pay him Shs 78m
Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank) has been ordered by the Industrial Court to pay Shs 78.9 million to a senior manager it unfairly and unlawfully dismissed nine years ago.Pa...
WE’RE TIRED OF WAITING! Residents Storm Streets Over Road Promised by President Museveni 20 Years Ago
KANUNGU — Residents of Buhoma Town Council in Kanungu District erupted in rare public fury on Friday, 6th June, pouring onto the streets to demand action on the lo...