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Makerere University has trained government officials to improve the preparation and management of public investment projects as Uganda seeks better development outcomes.
newsFour Ministers-Designate Face Swearing-In Delay as Public Service Weighs Their Fate
A highly placed source informed this publication that the quartet; Dr. Lawrence Muganga, Calvin Echodu, Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, and Ambassador Adonia Ayebare must await the commission’s findings before a final determination is made on their ministerial fate.
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newsMakerere Trains Government Officials to Improve Public Investment Projects
Makerere University has trained government officials to improve the preparation and management of public investment projects as Uganda seeks better development outcomes.
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newsNIRA Launches Mandatory Registration Exercise for Non-Citizens
NIRA will begin a mandatory registration exercise for legally resident foreigners on June 10, 2026, and issue Alien Identification Cards to successful applicants
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newsMakerere Trains Government Officials to Improve Public Investment Projects
Makerere University has trained government officials to improve the preparation and management of public investment projects as Uganda seeks better development outcomes.
Nicholas Agaba·
Uganda Moves to Turn Shoe Importers Into Local Manufacturers
UIA has trained over 20 traders in leather shoe manufacturing to boost local production, create jobs and reduce Uganda’s reliance on imported footwear.
UPDF Radio Course Strengthens Military Field Communications
The UPDF has graduated a new cohort of tactical radio operators after a rigorous three-month training course in Jinja, directly enhancing the military's secure communications capability in modern combat zones.
Marriott Twin Towers Reshape Kampala Skyline
Kampala's luxury tourism sector is set for a massive boost as the government backs local tycoon Ponsiano Ngabirano's new five-star Kampala Marriott Hotel twin towers in Nsambya to attract high-spending international travelers.
UPDF Security Efforts, Return of Peace Sparks Economic Boom in Karamoja
The restoration of total peace in Karamoja by the UPDF and joint security forces has sparked an economic boom, paving the way for the new Kidepo International Airport, local factories, and thriving wildlife tourism.
UPDF Infrastructure Upgrade Rescues Entebbe Air Force Primary School's Environment
Entebbe's Air Force Primary School has undergone a major transformation following a joint infrastructure project by the UPDF Air Force, local government, and international donors to boost sanitation, classroom space, and teacher housing.
Four Ministers-Designate Face Swearing-In Delay as Public Service Weighs Their Fate
A highly placed source informed this publication that the quartet; Dr. Lawrence Muganga, Calvin Echodu, Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, and Ambassador Adonia Ayebare must await the commission’s findings before a final determination is made on their ministerial fate.
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View All →Uganda Moves to Turn Shoe Importers Into Local Manufacturers
UIA has trained over 20 traders in leather shoe manufacturing to boost local production, create jobs and reduce Uganda’s reliance on imported footwear.
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Marriott Twin Towers Reshape Kampala Skyline
Kampala's luxury tourism sector is set for a massive boost as the government backs local tycoon Ponsiano Ngabirano's new five-star Kampala Marriott Hotel twin towers in Nsambya to attract high-spending international travelers.
Andrew Matege•
UIA Board Inspects Namanve Infrastructure Project as Industrial Growth Accelerates.
The Kampala Industrial and Business Park, commonly known as Namanve Industrial Park, is Uganda’s largest industrial park. Established in 1991, the park sits on approximately 2,209 acres (about 8.9 square miles) along the Kampala–Jinja Highway and serves as a key driver of Uganda’s industrial transformation strategy.
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Bank of Uganda Caps Over-the-Counter Cash Withdrawals
The Bank of Uganda has introduced strict over-the-counter cash withdrawal limits effective January 1, 2027. Under the new digital payment strategy, individuals are capped at UGX 50 million daily, while corporate accounts face a UGX 250 million daily limit to encourage electronic banking.
Andrew Matege•
Uganda Economy Defies Election Cycle to Post 6.6 Percent Growth
Uganda's economy has defied conventional election-year anxieties, maintaining a stable macro-environment with GDP growth projected at 6.6 percent. According to a Finance Ministry update by PSST Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, strong export performance, tourism, and foreign investment have kept the country on track to reach its long-term development targets.
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UPDF 3 Infantry Division Netball Team Crowned North East Champions
The UPDF 3 Infantry Division Female Netball Team has won the North East Regional Sports League championship after defeating Kumi Diamonds 31–15. The unbeaten Moroto-based side has officially secured a spot in the National Netball Playoffs, drawing praise from Brig Gen Kyangungu and Col Richard Butungi.
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Gen Z Locked In: Youth Across Uganda Ready to Turn Up for Gen MK’s 52nd Birthday
“We’ve grown up in a time where we want to feel seen,” says Clinton, a university student in Kampala. “And when someone in leadership acknowledges us, interacts with us, even casually it matters more than people think.”
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Sports Ministry Endorses MK Birthday Charity Run
The event is set for April 26 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
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Uganda Commits UGX 905 Billion for AFCON 2027
The tournament, scheduled from June 19 to July 18, 2027, will be co-hosted with Kenya and Tanzania. Officials project that Uganda will receive between 500,000 and 650,000 visitors, with expected spending of at least USD 500 million in the local economy.
Andrew Matege•
Gen Kainerugaba Donates Sports Equipment, Cash to Support Tooro Kingdom Football Tournament
The Chief of Defence Forces and Special Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has donated sports equipment and UGX 10 million to...
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Uganda’s SMEs Face Cash Flow Test as First Oil Nears
Uganda’s oil boom could transform the economy, but without financial support and liquidity, many local businesses risk missing out on the opportunities it promises.
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The Politics of God & God in Africa: How Witchdoctors & Pastors Are Cashing In on Uganda's Cabinet Frenzy
As long as cabinet positions are viewed less as burdens of national service and more as crowns of power, prestige and access to seemingly infinite resources, the shrines will remain crowded, the prophets will keep prophesying, and politicians will continue desperately searching for favour everywhere; in State House corridors, in whispered networks, and in the spiritual realm itself.
Kp Editor•
Kiwoko Hospital PAYE Ruling Clarifies When Specialist Doctors Become Employees
In a landmark and highly instructive decision of Kiwoko Hospital v URA, Application No. 206 of 2024, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) provided much-needed guidance on the distinction between employment and consultancy relationships within the healthcare sector.
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More Than 50 Years: Uganda and Europe’s Long Conversation
In 2024, bilateral trade between Uganda and the EU reached about EUR 2.1 billion, with Ugandan exports to Europe nearly tripling since 2019.
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Press Freedom Needs Discipline
So, what must Uganda do? First, move from free media to responsible media. Yes, we have over 300 radio stations, more than 30 TV stations, over 50 print outlets, and a flood of digital platforms. We are not short of voices. We are drowning in them.
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