Uganda Airlines, the country’s flagship carrier and one of the government’s most ambitious public investments in recent years, has been placed under formal investigation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit…
Ugandans will access Starlink-powered satellite internet only through licensed local telecommunications operators and not through a direct consumer launch, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ruled. In a detailed clarification…
For all its vast infrastructure and apparent complexity, the internet can be switched off with startling ease. During Uganda’s 2021 general elections, this reality became clear when authorities imposed a…
For years, Uganda’s digital lending sector has expanded at breathtaking speed, but without the underlying visibility required to support responsible growth. Borrowers have increasingly turned to mobile money as their...
As Uganda’s insurance industry heads into 2026, it finds itself at a crossroads. Premiums are rising, claims are being paid at record levels, new players are entering the market, and…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has instructed the Board of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the performance and conduct of the UEDCL’s top management, following major issues raised in a recent audit and performance assessment by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). The directive follows a wave of public interest triggered by a letter from Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who stepped in to halt the immediate dismissal of several senior UEDCL managers. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa had reportedly initiated the terminations, prompting the Prime Minister to call for a more…
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On most weekends in Nakabugu, a small village in Luuka District, you will not find Apollo Gabazira in Kampala’s quiet suburbs or relaxing at home. You will find him on his farm; in mud-caked overalls, walking between zero-grazing units, checking fodder plots, or demonstrating how to mix a feed ration to a group of students from St. Joseph Technical College. The air hums with the rhythm of a place that knows exactly what it’s doing. Ayrshire cows chew calmly in their stalls. A worker pushes wheelbarrows of manure toward the manure bank. Casual labourers slash fodder while farmers from nearby…
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SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Uganda has named Alexander Mukasa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 2025, marking a significant leadership transition at one of the country’s most dynamic life insurance providers. Mukasa replaces long-serving insurance executive Gary V Corbit, who has proceeded into retirement after a distinguished multi-decade career spanning Uganda, Kenya, Zambia and the wider African insurance market. His arrival at SanlamAllianz coincides with major structural shifts within Uganda’s insurance sector, most notably the acquisition and merger of Marsh Uganda by Olea, a Pan-African insurance brokerage group. Until his appointment at SanlamAllianz, Mukasa served as Managing Director of…
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As the 6th Annual National Content Conference entered its final day, Ugandan enterprises supplying or seeking to supply goods and services to the oil and gas sector were urged to broaden their horizons and explore regional markets in emerging oil frontiers. The call came during a panel discussion on how Uganda’s oil and gas sector can harness regional synergies to accelerate National Content growth. The discussion focused on cross-border investments, joint supplier development, and collaboration across the East African energy ecosystem, positioning the region as a competitive oil and gas hub. During a keynote address, Mr. Jimmy Mugerwa, Project Manager…
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The Government of Uganda and the United Nations World Food Programme signed a landmark agreement Wednesday that establishes Kampala as the home of the WFP Global Fleet Hub, a strategic base designed to accelerate humanitarian aid distribution across Africa. The agreement authorizes the WFP to deploy an Emergency Response Fleet bearing unique UN/WFP license plates. This is intended to eliminate lengthy bureaucratic procedures and significantly reduce delays often encountered when humanitarian vehicles cross African borders. Chief of Protocol, Amb. Charles Ssentongo, representing the Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that the decision validated Uganda’s regional leadership in humanitarian action and integration…
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The 6th Annual National Content Conference officially opened today at Mestil Hotel, Kampala, under the theme “Beyond the Drill: Cultivating a Legacy of Empowered Nationals and Enterprises in Uganda’s Oil Age.” The event brings together government officials, industry leaders, regulators, financiers, and Ugandan enterprises to discuss opportunities in the production phase of the country’s oil and gas sector. Hon. Okasai Opolot, the Minister of State for Energy, officiated the opening ceremony and emphasised that Uganda is in a historic transition from infrastructure development to the production phase. Hon Okasai Opolot – State Min for Energy “Uganda stands at a defining…
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Century Bottling Company Limited walked into the Tax Appeals Tribunal hoping to end a costly dispute before it truly began. The Coca-Cola bottler was facing a fresh set of tax assessments from Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) covering 2013–2019, claims that pushed the disputed bill to roughly UGX 10.2 billion. To Century Bottling Company, the audit felt like a second bite at the same apple. To URA, it was a necessary correction after uncovering new facts. Century Bottling Company’s strategy was built around a procedural knockout. The company argued that URA had come too late. Under tax law, additional assessments are…
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On paper, it looked like a clean regional trade story: a Ugandan manufacturer producing beer for thirsty markets in South Sudan and DR Congo, using local distributors to move product across borders. In reality, it became a high-stakes tax dispute that turned on a single question: who, legally, exported the beer? The business model behind the case was straightforward. Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has long exported into the region. In 2022, it supplied beer to Kabaco and Ituri, two Uganda-based companies with established export networks outside the country. The beer was clearly marked “for export,” and the arrangement was framed…
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As the year winds down, the Northern Uganda city-Gulu City will host the second edition of the Gulu Marathon on Saturday 6th December. The marathon was launched yesterday at Kampala Club with marathon, officials and sponsors promising an even bigger and more vibrant experience than the inaugural outing. Deeply rooted in cultural heritage, tourism promotion, health, education, and economic empowerment, the marathon brings together a wide network of partners and sponsors who contribute far beyond financial support. Their collective efforts continue to champion wellness, unity, and community development across the region. Robert Wanok the Head of Retail at Equity Bank,…
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Kenya Gov’t to Sell 15% Safaricom Stake to Vodacom in KShs 241 billion (UGX 6.5 Trillion Deal) The Kenyan government Kenya has officially begun the process of selling a 15 percent stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom in a total transaction valued at KShs 241 billion (UGX 6.5 trillion), a move that signals one of the country’s most significant state asset disposals in recent memory. The announcement, published by Safaricom PLC on December 4, 2025, outlines the full structure of the deal and sets the stage for a major shift in the ownership of East Africa’s most valuable company….
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