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19 August 2026, 10:33 am
Uganda, UAE to strengthen trade and investment ties at 5th Business Forum
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda and the United Arab Emirates are set to deepen trade, investment and economic cooperation through the 5th Edition of the UAE–Uganda Business Forum scheduled for October 26th to 29th, 2026 in the UAE. The announcement was…
18 August 2026, 5:40 pm
aBi Finance and ASA Microfinance launch UGX 2 Billion SPROUT project to expand g…
Byamukama Alozious aBi Finance and ASA Microfinance Uganda have launched a two-year, more than UGX 2 billion project aimed at expanding access to green and inclusive finance for farmers, women entrepreneurs and agribusinesses in Northern and Eastern Uganda. The Sustainable…
14 August 2026, 10:59 am
Flood-affected Kampala traders demand Shs20bn compensation
By Ronald Ssemagonja Flood-affected traders operating in arcades in Kampala have threatened to mobilise and go to State House to meet President Yoweri Museveni if the government fails to release the Shs20 billion compensation he approved for them. The traders…
13 August 2026, 9:06 am
Presidential advisor Tubuhaburwa seeks European investment and tourism opportuni…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Independent Presidential Advisor on Trade and Investment, Jim Tubuhaburwa, has been in Europe engaging potential investors and promoting Uganda as a destination for investment and tourism. Tubuhaburwa said his recent trip to Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland,…
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.…