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RegionalUganda Pledges Military Air Rescue Assets to Strengthen East Africa Standby Force
Uganda has committed its military search and air rescue capabilities to the Eastern Africa Standby Force, filling a critical strategic gap in regional peacekeeping, emergency crisis response, and disaster management.
AfricaGambia Armed Forces Seek to Replicate UPDF’s Wazalendo SACCO Model to Empower Military Families
Gambia Armed Forces delegation has visited Uganda’s Wazalendo SACCO in Kampala to benchmark its financial governance, digital banking models, and credit management strategies aimed at transforming military welfare.
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UPDF 1st Division Completes 30km March to Boost Combat Readiness
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Uganda, Tanzania and Vitol Partner on $20B Tanga Energy Hub to Transform Regional Trade
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RegionalUganda Pledges Military Air Rescue Assets to Strengthen East Africa Standby Force
Uganda has committed its military search and air rescue capabilities to the Eastern Africa Standby Force, filling a critical strategic gap in regional peacekeeping, emergency crisis response, and disaster management.
Andrew Matege·
Gambia Armed Forces Seek to Replicate UPDF’s Wazalendo SACCO Model to Empower Military Families
Gambia Armed Forces delegation has visited Uganda’s Wazalendo SACCO in Kampala to benchmark its financial governance, digital banking models, and credit management strategies aimed at transforming military welfare.
Govt, BoU, and Telecoms Call for Joint Force to Fight Cybercrime
At the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference 2026 in Kampala, government leaders, the Bank of Uganda, and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) urged financial, telecommunications, and security institutions to build a secure digital ecosystem to protect Uganda's economy against rising cybercrime.
Government Restricts Long-Distance Bus Drivers to Single Trips to Prevent Fatigue
The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued new regulations prohibiting long-distance bus drivers from operating return trips over 300 kilometers to combat fatigue and bolster highway safety.
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Ugandan Businesses Get Direct Yuan Payment Route to China
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Uganda Courts Saudi Arabia Investors for Agro-Processing, Data Hubs to Narrow Trade Deficit
Uganda has called on Saudi Arabia to bolster bilateral trade and invest in local agro-processing and digital data infrastructure to help narrow the country's $140 million trade deficit with the Gulf nation.
Andrew Matege•
Uganda Airlines Announces Flights to Kigali, Accra
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BoU Governor Urges Strong Legal Safeguards to Protect Uganda’s Oil Wealth Ahead of First Production
Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has urged judicial leaders to uphold strong legal frameworks and contractual certainty as the nation prepares to enter commercial petroleum production.
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Gen Kainerugaba Meets NBA Africa CEO in Kigali
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Uganda Schools Chess Tournament Attracts over 800 Learners
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Uganda Becomes First East African Nation to Join Invictus Games Community
Uganda has joined the Invictus Games community as the first East African member and will make its debut at the 2027 Games in Birmingham.
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Uganda Para Powerlifting Team Eyes Commonwealth Glory
Uganda’s para powerlifting team has intensified training ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where three athletes will represent the country
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Uganda’s Informal Sector Holds Key to Stronger Economy
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Road investment can transform Uganda’s economy and communities
Better roads can lower business costs, improve access to services, strengthen communities and drive Uganda’s long-term economic growth.
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Why Industrial Parks Matter for Uganda’s Future:
Already, about 700,000 youth join the labour market annually, yet the National Planning Authority estimates that nearly 885,000 jobs will be needed each year to absorb new entrants. This gap explains why industrialization is no longer simply an economic option for Uganda but a necessity.
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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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