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12 August 2026, 10:41 am
Gov’t ban on morning drinking sparks mixed reactions in Kotido
By Moses Lokeris KARAMOJA: The move by the government to regulate drinking hours has sparked a debate in Kotido Municipality, with some people welcoming it as a bold attempt to restore productivity and discipline, while others have questioned the legal…
11 August 2026, 6:56 pm
Lango beekeeper earns Shs150,000 per gram from bee venom
By Regina Lalam & Bobson Opio Lira City, Lango — A beekeeper in Omito, Lira City West Division, is turning beekeeping into a profitable venture and inspiring other farmers in Lango to explore the business. Bob Ambrose Okello manages more…
11 August 2026, 10:24 am
Why Ateeq Nawaz secured landslide re-election as Lira Pakistan Association presi…
By Frank Oyugi LIRA CITY — Muhammad Ateeq Nawaz was overwhelmingly re-elected as President of the Lira Pakistan Association on Sunday, securing 47 votes against his challenger, Shah Nazir, who received nine votes. The landslide victory at St Lira Hotel…
7 August 2026, 7:02 pm
Government reaffirms commitment to women’s economic empowerment
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women through increased investment in women-led SACCOs and entrepreneurship programmes aimed at reducing gender inequality, creating jobs and improving household incomes. Ugandan women are taking centre stage…
7 August 2026, 3:28 pm
Judiciary plans new infrastructure court as oil field visits conclude
By Frank Oyugi Hoima/Buliisa — Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has called on Ugandan judicial officers to adopt a “development-oriented mindset” when adjudicating disputes in the country’s strategic infrastructure and energy sectors, warning that indiscriminate court injunctions could stall multi-billion-dollar…
6 August 2026, 7:18 pm
Government reaffirms support for investors at Uganda Buildcon Expo 2026 launch
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon Harriet Ntabazi, has launched the fifth edition of the Uganda Buildcon International Expo 2026 at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo, Kampala, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to…
4 August 2026, 2:37 pm
Mayiga commends Maganjo grain millers for creating over 2,000 jobs
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Katikkiro of the Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has today visited Maganjo Grain Millers in Maganjo, Wakiso District, to witness how the company has transformed lives through employment and industrial growth. The company, founded by Dr.…
3 August 2026, 5:21 pm
UTOF SACCO offers low-interest loans to boost taxi operators’ livelihoods
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to improve the financial well-being of taxi operators in Uganda, the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF) SACCO has urged members of the public, particularly those in the taxi industry, to take advantage…
27 July 2026, 10:24 am
Low-interest credit to boost northern women entrepreneurs
By Brian Oloya Thousands of women entrepreneurs across Northern Uganda are set to benefit from affordable financing and business training following the launch of the Women Economic Empowerment Credit Facility and Credit Solutions Project in Gulu City. The initiative, organised…
24 July 2026, 11:11 am
South Korea ewaddeyo akatale n’ekyuma ky’akasoli okukulaakulanya ban…
By Nsubuga Ekyuma ky’obuwunga n’akatale biwemmese obukadde bw’ensi za Uganda obukunukkiriza mu 600 nga bino byazimbiddwa wansi we kitongole Kya South Korea ekimanyidwa nga Korea International Corporation Agency okuyamba okusitula embeera z’abantu mu Mpigi. Country Director w’egwanga lya South Korea…