New Look of Motorcycle and Tri-Cycle Plates
A total of 9,784 motorcycles have been fitted with the New Digital Registration Number Plates since commencement on 1st November 2024. The new Intelligent Transport Monitoring System – will enable…
Gov’t urged to crack down illegal online money lenders
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has one month to respond to the citizens’ outcry over the online money lenders said to be harassing people including top government…
UGANDA AND DUBAI CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE BUILD STRONGER ECONOMIC TIES AT THE “DOING BUSINESS WITH UGANDA” FORUM
The “Doing Business with Uganda” forum, held as part of a Uganda-Tanzania Roadshow at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, showcased significant opportunities for enhancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation between…
Phase One of the Construction of Kabalega International Airport Currently at 96% Completion
The construction of Kabalega International Airport, a key infrastructure project in Uganda’s oil and gas sector, is now 96% complete, with the official commissioning set for September 2025. The airport,…
Makerere University and Uganda Prisons sign MoU
Makerere University (Mak)‘s strategic direction is to become a research-led institution leading to innovations, knowledge transfer partnerships and providing solutions to national challenges. In line with the strategic direction, on…
President Ruto calls for full utilisation of EAC potential
MOMBASA, KENYA: President William Ruto has called on leaders in the East African Community (EAC) to align efforts towards realising the full potential of the community. Kenya’s President Ruto said…
GOVERNMENT SPENT MORE THAN IT’S TAX COLLECTION
The government operations in the first quarter of this year were a mixture of fortunes, but at the end of the period, it recorded a much lower net borrowing (deficit)…
UGIT programme on course in developing Health and Education facilities
The World Bank is pleased with the implementation of the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer (UGIFT) Programme managed through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The government of Uganda…
UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE TO BUILD 250-BED FACILITY
The Government of Uganda has obtained a loan of US $73million (about UGX 280 billion) from Islamic Development Fund (IDF) to facilitate the construction of a new home for Uganda…
Chief of Defence Forces Extends Compassionate Support To Agago Shooting Victims’ Families
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has extended financial assistance to the families affected by the tragic shooting on 20 October 2024 in Paimol village, Agago District.…