Uganda’s Economy Defies Global Odds With Steady Growth
Uganda’s economy continues to show remarkable strength despite turbulent global conditions, according to a new government report. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development revealed Tuesday that the country…
Read moreBwera Goes Digital: Free Public WiFi Launched in Border Town
The quiet streets of Bwera Town buzzed with excitement yesterday as the government switched on free public WiFi, marking a major step in Uganda’s push to connect its most remote…
Read moreKagame Returns to Public Eye After Two-Week Absence, Holds Talks with Obasanjo
After two weeks of intense speculation about his whereabouts, Rwandan President Paul Kagame made his first public appearance on Tuesday, June 24, meeting former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo in Kigali.…
Read moreTrump’s Proposed Money Transfer Tax Threatens Ugandan Families’ Lifeline
A small line buried in Donald Trump’s new legislative proposal could have big consequences for thousands of Ugandan families who depend on money sent home from relatives working in America.…
Read moreDigital Irony: Tanzania Bans X Over Porn While Officials Keep Tweeting
Tanzania has announced it will block access to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over pornographic content. Information Minister Jerry Silaa confirmed the decision, saying the…
Read moreMKM Engineering Lights Kisaasi With High-Tech Wiring
KAMPALA, Uganda — Minutes after dusk, the new KTL Mall in Kisaasi snaps to life like a stage set. A ribbon of cool-white LEDs traces every cornice, warm sconces paint…
Read morePresident Museveni Shifts Focus: Fighting Poverty Trumps Creating New Cities
President Yoweri Museveni has made a strong case for prioritizing poverty eradication over the creation of new cities and districts in Uganda. During a meeting with journalists from Greater Luweero,…
Read moreMinistry of Education Cracks Down on Public Exam Result Displays
The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued a strict ban on the public display of students’ national examination results, declaring the common practice illegal under Uganda’s data protection laws.…
Read moreSpeaker Among Hails Buganda’s Katikkiro for 12 Years of Outstanding Leadership
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has publicly praised the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, for completing twelve years of exceptional service to the kingdom and…
Read moreUganda Launches Massive National ID Registration and Renewal This Month
The long-awaited mass enrollment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards (IDs) will finally begin on May 27, the government has announced. After months of delays, the Ministry of Internal…
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