10 Major Infrastructure Projects Transforming Uganda (2026)
Uganda is investing heavily in transport, oil, aviation, and energy infrastructure to support long-term industrial growth.Mega projects like EACOP, SGR, and oil fields ar...
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Mbarara airport dream runs into viability headwinds
public speeches, President Museveni likes using statistics to persuade and sway even sceptics about the economic dividends of accelerated investments in infrastructure. W...
Argentina launches digital Tax-Free Shopping for international visitors
The new scheme, introduced by the Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA) replaces the previous paper-based process with an end-to-end digital platform aimed...
Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"
Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 tha...
MPs divided over new UGX 84.3 trillion national budget
Ugandan members of Parliament are divided over the new 84.3 trillion shilling national budget for the 2026-2027 financial year, with ruling party lawmakers praising its i...
Alupo, Nabbanja Warn Cabinet Against Corruption, Delays as Gov’t Unveils 2026–2031 Prioritie
KYANKWANZI — Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja have challenged Cabinet Ministers to uphold accountability, discipline and efficiency...
Kabale Coffee Farmers Receive Shs27 Million Input Boost Under Climate-Smart Agriculture Project
The World Bank-funded initiative aims to improve coffee production, strengthen climate resilience and increase household incomes among farmers in Kabale District.KABALE �...
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...
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 Thursd...