NIRA Launches Pilot Phase Targeting Over 33 million Ugandans The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has launched the pilot phase of Uganda’s Mass National ID Enrollment and Renewal Exercise,…
As global refugee numbers surge, Uganda is championing a progressive approach that blends humanitarian support with long-term sustainability. At the heart of this strategy is President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s vision…
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…
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%…
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…
Uganda is intensifying its push for fair and transparent climate finance, as leaders call for direct access to global funds that genuinely support the country’s climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.…
The Ugandan government is reviving its plan to relocate public offices from Kampala to Entebbe as part of a broader strategy to ease congestion, cut rental costs, and improve efficiency.…
Uganda is a step closer to having its own oil refinery, following the signing of an agreement with the contractors, Alpha MBM Investments. The signing of the Implementation Agreement (IA)…
As Umeme Ltd hands over to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd the assets it has accumulated and maintained, uncertainties still linger among Ugandans. These range from the fate of…
The Local Economic Growth Support Project (LEGS) is breathing new life into Katakwi District, tackling two fundamental challenges that have long hindered progress—access to clean water and reliable electricity. Backed…
