Govt revives Shs446bn Unyama Irrigation Project in Northern Uganda
The flagship Unyama Irrigation Scheme is expected to be implemented over two years, covering approximately 1,750 acres across Patiko Sub-county in Gulu District and Opara...
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New Bill targets to unify purchase, management of gov’t vehicles
Government says the reforms are intended to modernise public asset management while improving transparency and operational efficiency across ministries, departments and a...
Kakuuto MP Lubega Prioritises Healthcare, Water Access and Youth Empowerment
Kakuuto County MP Ismail Kaka Lubega says improving healthcare services, expanding access to clean water and creating sustainable economic opportunities for young people...
Gov’t announces new public service salaries
Public Service ministers Lydia Wanyoto and Gen Katumba WamalaThe government has released the 2026/27 public service salary structure, maintaining its policy of prioritisi...
BoU Allays Fears of Cash Withdrawal Caps at Banks
The recent announcement by the Bank of Uganda introducing new limitations to over-the-counter cash withdrawals and check payments have has raised questions over the motiv...
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...
FY 2026/27 National Budget Reading Set for June 11
KAMPALA — The Government will on June 11, 2026, present the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with officials promising a private sector-driven spendi...
Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets
On 14 May 2026, Uganda marked a historic milestone by flagging-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapple from Deshiburg Factory to ChinaWhen pinea...
Uganda unveils electric bus network in Kampala
Uganda has unveiled its first electric commuter bus service in the capital, marking an early step in a nationwide plan to modernise urban transport and cut emissions thro...
Alebtong WMP-elect Dr Lakisa Mercy: Speaker Among is the right one for the 12th Parliament
Among them, the 11th Parliament’s Speaker, Annet Anita Among, some lawmakers say, stands out as Uganda’s second female Speaker.“She has led with remar...