President Museveni Launches 8% Loans for Market Vendors to Fight Loan Sharks

President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) to provide special low-interest loans to market vendors across Kampala, starting with traders in Kalerwe and St. Balikuddembe (Owino) markets.…

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World Must Stand With Somalia in Fight Against Terror, UN Expert Warns

A senior United Nations human rights expert has issued an urgent appeal to the international community not to abandon Somalia in its fight against terrorism, warning that the country faces…

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Political Storm Erupts as Museveni, NRM Caucus Debate Controversial UPDF Bill While Opposition Sounds Alarm

A heated political battle is brewing in Uganda as President Yoweri Museveni meets with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus at State House Entebbe to discuss the controversial…

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Digital Tax Stamps Revolutionize Uganda’s Fight Against Smuggling

Uganda is winning big in its battle against smuggling and tax evasion thanks to an innovative technological solution that is transforming how the country monitors taxable goods. The Digital Tracking…

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Love Conquers All: Outspoken Critic Frank Gashumba Finally Off The Shelf

In a turn of events that has left many surprised, outspoken socio-political commentator Frank Gashumba is finally off the market. After years of publicly dismissing the idea of marriage, Gashumba…

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MTN Pumps Whopping Shs50.55bn into Uganda’s Connectivity Future

MTN Uganda has made its largest-ever annual contribution to Uganda’s digital transformation, injecting Shs50.55 billion into the Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF). The telecom giant’s substantial investment, announced at…

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Thousands Gather to Bid Farewell to Revered Priest Msgr Magembe

A sea of mourners filled Kisubi Seminary in Wakiso District on Monday as Uganda said goodbye to one of its most respected religious leaders. Msgr Expedito Magembe, who passed away…

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UEDCL Announces Nationwide Power Maintenance Schedule: What You Need to Know

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has released a detailed schedule for its upcoming national maintenance and upgrade works. The exercise, which begins on Tuesday, May 13, will cover…

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Uganda’s HIV Patients Left Waiting as ARVs Gather Dust in Warehouses

Uganda’s Parliament tore into officials from the Uganda Aids Commission this week after they admitted they couldn’t deliver life-saving HIV drugs because they didn’t have money for fuel. The shocking…

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Absa Bank Uganda Launches Instant Digital Loans and Online Account Opening for Faster, Easier Banking

In a major move to meet Uganda’s growing demand for quick and convenient banking, Absa Bank Uganda has introduced two new digital services—instant digital loans and online account opening. These…

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