Review Hails CMA’s Progress on 10-Year Development Plan
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is well on track to achieving the objectives set out in its 10-Year Capital Markets Development General Plan—two years ahead of its 2027 deadline, according…
Don’t Die with the Business: Tayebwa Urges URSB to Empower SMEs Through Second Chances
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) to intensify efforts to educate small and medium businesses (SMEs) on how to navigate financial…
Uganda Champions African Connectivity at Antalya Forum: Minister Odongo Advocates for One Market, One Future
At the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Gen. Jeje Odongo, passionately advocated for a more connected and economically integrated Africa, calling for the establishment…
“Tarmac Doesn’t Feed the Hungry”: President Museveni Is Shifting Focus from Infrastructure to Household Income Development.
For decades, Uganda’s development narrative has largely revolved around the expansion of roads, electricity, and major infrastructure projects. But President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is now calling for a decisive pivot—one…
How Uganda’s Triple Census Could Reshape Classrooms, Fish Farms, and the Job Market
Uganda’s decision to roll out three major national data initiatives in 2025—focusing on education, aquaculture, and the labour market—is more than statistical housekeeping. It’s a bold move to put evidence…
What the Restored Karuma Bridge Brings
The Karuma Bridge, a vital link between northern and southern Uganda, officially reopened to all traffic on Monday after undergoing weeks of rehabilitation. The 62-year-old bridge has been significantly improved…
Will UEDCL Deliver Where Umeme Fell Short?
As the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) takes over operations from Umeme after two decades of private-sector control, a critical question arises: can UEDCL succeed where Umeme struggled—particularly on…
Ministry of Finance Releases 99% of Budgeted Funds for FY 2024/2025
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released 99% of the funds budgeted for the financial year 2024/2025. This follows the final quarterly release of 19.79 trillion shillings—25.64%…
Planned Tax Bills to Boost Economic Performance in 2025/2026
Finance Ministry Tables Seven Tax Bills Ahead of 2025/2026 Budget The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has gazetted seven Bills and presented them to Parliament ahead of the…
National ID at Your Doorstep: How Parish-Level Registration Could Change Everything
Since 2014, obtaining a national ID in Uganda has been a slow, centralized process that often requires long trips to National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices. However, with the…