Uganda Secures Strategic Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company IPO
By Diana N. Kintu Uganda has secured a strategic stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) following its participation in the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), in a move expected…
Uganda Intensifies Tourism Promotion Drive in BENELUX Region
By Caroline.N. Uganda has strengthened its tourism promotion efforts in Europe following the successful conclusion of a series of tourism roadshows across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg under the government’s…
Uganda Marks International Mother Tongue Day with Focus on Technology and Indigenous Languages
By Diana N. Kintu Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding its linguistic heritage as a cornerstone of national unity, cultural identity and inclusive development. The Minister of State for…
Government Commences Restoration of Trade Order in Kampala
The Government has directed all vendors operating on walkways, roads, medians and other ungazetted areas within Kampala to vacate the affected spaces by midnight on 20 February. Authorities have warned…
Museveni Enacts Three Landmark Housing and Construction Laws
By Caroline.N President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed into law three significant pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation, improving access to housing finance and professionalising Uganda’s construction and property…
Government Unveils New Regulatory Framework for Sugarcane Weighbridges
By Caroline.N Government stakeholders have reached a consensus on a new regulatory framework aimed at streamlining operations at sugarcane weighbridges across the country. The reforms are expected to enhance transparency,…
Hoima Stadium Impresses Inspectors as Uganda Strengthens Bid for 2031 Africa Games
By Caroline.N The newly constructed Hoima City Stadium has drawn praise from visiting inspectors as Uganda intensifies preparations to host the 2031 Africa Games. The facility, located in Hoima, is…
Gov’t to build Mega International Airport in Mbarara to Boost Global Connectivity
By Diana N. Kintu The Government of Uganda has unveiled plans to establish a mega international airport at Nyakisharara, near Mbarara in western Uganda, in a move aimed at positioning…
Uganda and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Economic Ties with Focus on Coffee Value Addition
By Diana N. Kintu Uganda and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have taken a major step towards deepening bilateral economic cooperation, with renewed focus on value addition and coffee industrialisation…
Uganda, UAE Commence Visa Waiver Agreement for Diplomatic and Service Passports
By Diana N. Kintu Ugandans holding diplomatic and service passports are now exempt from visa requirements when travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following the formal operationalisation of a…