US indicts Uganda’s Michael Katungi, others in alleged $58 Million arms plot to Mexican cartel

PawaPay and Airtel Money Africa team up to launch a new remittance service, making it easier for Ugandans to receive money from abroad directly to their mobile wallets.

Arthur Muyepa, pawaPay’s Country Manager for Malawi KAMPALA, Uganda — PawaPay, a mobile money payment provider, has expanded its partnership ...

Dr. Chris Mukiza, Executive Director UBOS (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Madi sub-region nears universal clean water access, but sanitation still lags, census shows

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Dr. Chris Mukiza, Executive Director UBOS (PHOTO/Courtesy) ADJUMANI, Uganda — More than 96% of households in Uganda’s Madi Sub-Region now have ...

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Executive Director, Dr Chris Mukiza, has dismissed reports making rounds on social media that his contract has run out.

Refugees make up quarter of Madi sub-region’s population, as youth unemployment and food insecurity remain high, census report finds

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Dr. Chris Mukiza , Executive Director UBOS (Courtesy photo) ADJUMANI, UGANDA — Nearly one in four residents of Madi Sub-Region are refugees, ...

The East African Community (EAC) achieves a major trade breakthrough, posting its first-ever trade surplus with China. This historic milestone signals a new era of economic partnership for the region.

TRADE BREAKTHROUGH! East Africa records first-ever surplus with China

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The East African Community (EAC) achieves a major trade breakthrough, posting its first-ever trade surplus with China. This historic milestone ...

Uganda's government proposes a new law to cap music copyright deals at 20 years, but the move sparks debate among artists and stakeholders about its impact on investment and creative rights.

Government proposes 20-year cap on music copyright deals

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Uganda's government proposes a new law to cap music copyright deals at 20 years, but the move sparks debate among ...

The First Lady/ Ministry of Education and Sports Janet Kataha Museveni hands over a dummy cheque of Eight Million Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Uganda shillings (USHs.8,950,000/=) to Michelle Chemutai for the first female to get the prestigious Huawei Certified Internet Expert (HCIE) award in the presence of The People’s Republic of China’s Ambassador to Uganda H.E. Zhang Lizhong, The Huawei Eastern Africa Multi-Country Regional CEO, Dong Xuefeng, The State Minister for Primary Education Hon. Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu and the Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Dr Kedrace Turyagyenda at the Official Awarding of the Huawei ICT Global competition students 2024-2025 at the State Lodge Nakasero on 7th August 2025. Photo by PPU/Tony Rujuta.

Uganda’s Chemutai becomes first female African to win top Huawei certification

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The First Lady/ Ministry of Education and Sports Janet Kataha Museveni hands over a dummy cheque of Eight Million Nine ...

Police save four students from a mob at Ntare School amid homosexuality allegations. The incident highlights rising tensions and student unrest over the controversial issue.

Massive riot at Ntare school as angry students hunt down classmates over homosexuality links

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Police save four students from a mob at Ntare School amid homosexuality allegations. The incident highlights rising tensions and student ...

Col. Nakalema and NSSF chief Patrick Ayota endorse Youth Platform Africa's agribusiness efforts. Discover how this group is transforming lives and fighting poverty in Uganda.

Col. Nakalema, NSSF’s Ayota endorse Youth Platform Africa’s agribusiness work

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Col. Nakalema and NSSF chief Patrick Ayota endorse Youth Platform Africa's agribusiness efforts. Discover how this group is transforming lives ...

Uganda's tax authority is expanding its digital invoicing system, EFRIS, to 12 new business sectors starting July 1, 2025, to boost compliance and revenue.

FULL LIST: URA expands EFRIS to 12 new sectors, mandating e-invoicing for more businesses

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Uganda's tax authority is expanding its digital invoicing system, EFRIS, to 12 new business sectors starting July 1, 2025, to ...