Business
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…
16 July 2026, 7:35 pm
Kioga county MP calls for fisheries industrial park, review of fishing regulatio…
By Baker Okello The Kyoga County Member of Parliament, Hon. Angwech Colline, has urged the government to establish a fisheries industrial park in Amolatar District to promote value addition, create employment opportunities, and strengthen the fishing industry. Hon. Angwech made…
15 July 2026, 9:40 pm
MP Angwech demands fisheries industrial park in Amolatar over strict boat rules
By Sarah Ejang The Member of Parliament for Kyoga County in Amolatar District, Hon. Angwech Colline, has called on the government to establish a dedicated Fisheries Industrial Park in her constituency. Speaking during the 10th Sitting of Parliament on Wednesday,…
8 July 2026, 2:08 pm
Kasese traders to receive financial literacy training as new market stalls launc…
By Jonex Babulya The LC III Chairperson of Central Division in Kasese Municipality, Mr. Baramu Baluku, has announced plans to intensify financial literacy sensitisation campaigns for market vendors as part of efforts to improve household incomes and boost local revenue…
6 July 2026, 10:31 am
Nile breweries trains over 300 Gulu retailers on business growth
By Walter Kidega More than 300 bar owners, retailers and stockiest in Gulu City have benefited from a business skills training organised by Nile Breweries Limited under its Growing Retailers Innovatively Together (GRIT) programme. The training, held at Boma Hotel…