Uganda set for showdown talks with Vitol as global oil disruptions bite
The Bahrain-based subsidiary of Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trading firm, has faced major disruptions after Iran restricted access through the Strait of...
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Left to Rot: Oulanyah’s unfinished Dream home Shocks Mourners
Late Oulanyah's mansion left for ruinFour years after the death of former Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah, fresh questions have emerged over the fate of his unfinish...
Tax Push Sparks Backlash as Experts Warn Shs4.8tn Drive Could Stifle Growth
Economists and tax experts warn that government’s plan to raise Shs4.8 trillion through new taxes, including a fuel levy, could increase inflation, slow construction ac...
Government warns Ugandan fuel companies over ‘superficial’ pump price hikes
As of Friday, pump prices exceeded Shs 5,300 at some outlets such as TotalEnergies, yet according to PS Batebe, Uganda has fuel stocks lasting over two monthsUganda’s g...
Middle East War: Uganda Fuel Prices Stay Below Europe
Kampala — Uganda’s fuel prices remain significantly lower than those in Europe despite rising geopolitical tensions affecting global oil markets, with officials attri...
Uganda has minerals the US needs – so why is there no trade deal?
Unlike its approach to Rwanda, Kenya, DR Congo, and Tanzania, the United States has not been intentional in pursuing commercial engagement with Uganda.Different from its...
ALL IS WELL? UNOC Bosses Exposed as Leaked Dossier Flags Strategic Failures, Fuel Security Gaps Amidst Middle East War
The heat is on at the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report tore through the glossy public relations spin amidst war on Ir...
Bank of Uganda maintains the central bank rate
The Bank of Uganda recently kept the Central Bank Rate (CBR) unchanged at 9.75 per cent, signalling its confidence in the price stability experienced in the economy today...
LAWYER SHOCKS NATION: Claims His Ancestral Spirits Caused Justice Kakuru’s Death
Uganda is gripped by shock, disbelief, and heated debate after controversial city lawyer Shamil Atabua made explosive claims linking his ancestral spirits to the death of...
Shs161bn Solar Water Project Sinks in Chaos at Water Ministry, UK Export Finance Furious
It was sold as a shining solution to Uganda’s water crisis — 687 solar-powered irrigation and water supply systems meant to transform farming, boost incomes and bring...