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…
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has secured a five-year financing facility worth USD 50 million (about UGX 190 billion) from Absa Bank Uganda to fund urgent upgrades to the…
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…
A subtle but consequential confrontation is unfolding between the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) over the ongoing redevelopment of the Nakivubo Channel, one of…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has firmly defended its acquisition of additional office space at Pearl Tower on Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala, framing the decision as a strategic necessity driven…
With passenger numbers exceeding pre-pandemic levels, record-breaking cargo volumes, ambitious infrastructure upgrades, and a growing network of regional and international connections, Uganda’s aviation industry is soaring to new heights, promising better prospects for key industries such as tourism and trade. Uganda’s aviation sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by steady post-COVID growth and strategic leadership from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). There are all indications that the sector has rebounded strongly from the disruptions caused by the pandemic, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in key performance metrics. Left-Right- UCAA Board Chairperson, Steven Kavuma_ Works and Transport Minister, Gen. Katumba Wamala_…
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Uganda risks losing its trade and investment gains made with the Democratic Republic of Congo after an estimated 100 cargo trucks from Kenya’s Mombasa Port and Uganda remain stranded along the Northern Corridor route over the ongoing war. Goma city, a major export destination for Ugandan products in the eastern DRC turned bloody yesterday as the M23 rebels overran the city and continued to cause havoc forcing Ugandan traders to halt any trade activities until the situation normalises. William Busulwa, the Chairperson Uganda National Transporter Alliance while speaking to the CEO Magazine said out out of the estimated 100 cargo…
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Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, has reappointed Dickson Mushabe, the Founder and CEO of Hostalite, to the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Center (MIIC) board. This appointment recognizes Dickson’s outstanding contributions to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs in Uganda. His reappointment underscores the confidence the government and his peers placed in him. In March 2023, MIIC was officially registered as a company limited by guarantee, with the Ministry of Finance and Makerere University as guarantors. The centre plays a pivotal role in nurturing innovation, supporting startups, and creating a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs in Uganda. In the official letter of…
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Travelling in rural Uganda and interacting with the population whose farming activities are imperiled by unprecedented rainfall patterns, one is likely to hear farmers who have worked the same land…
An Auditor General’s investigation has exposed the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for mishandling over UGX 13.8 billion, which was meant to support Ugandan innovators in developing their ideas and innovations from prototypes into finished products. Details show that in 2017, the government, through the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, embarked on a National ICT Initiatives Support Program (NIISP) to create an ICT ecosystem that could provide local innovators with the necessary financial, technical, and infrastructure resources to incubate, develop, and market their products in Uganda, the East African Region, and beyond. However, a Value for Money Audit…
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The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have marked ten years of collaboration dedicated to advancing Africa’s development through enhanced Domestic Resource mobilisation (DRM). ATAF with over 20 member states including Uganda, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon among others has registered progress over the years. This long-term partnership underlines a shared commitment to strengthening tax policy, tax administration, and public financial management across the continent, which are essential for African countries to fund their national development plans and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rather than introducing new taxes or increasing existing rates, the partnership emphasises…
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The Auditor General, Edward Akol, has noted with concern that the Tilenga and KingFisher Development Area oil projects in western Uganda are behind schedule in hitting completion targets, with some activities also facing a funding crisis. The Auditor noted that whereas the Uganda commercial oil production plans had set a target of drilling 451 oil wells, the Field Development Plan (FDP) designated only 177 (approximately 39%) as necessary for the initial phase of oil production targeted for November 2025, and which was later projected to 2027. However by the time of the compiling of the Auditor’s report in November 2024,…
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The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) working with Emirates Airlines and the Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi, has kicked off a Familiarization (FAM) trip aimed at enhancing the visibility of Uganda as a premier travel destination. This initiative, which began on 21st January 2025, brings together a delegation of eleven influential travel trade partners to explore Uganda’s world-class tourism offerings. This FAM trip is a direct result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Uganda Tourism Board and Emirates Airlines, which seeks to promote Uganda’s rich cultural, natural, and wildlife assets. One of the trip’s primary objectives is to…
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Uganda High Commission, New Delhi in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Uganda Airlines, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA) is set to participate in the prestigious Outbound Travel Market (OTM), the leading Travel, Trade Show in India scheduled to take place from 30th January to 1st February 2025 at JIO World Convention Center, Bombay. The Indian travel market is at its inflection point and ranks among the world’s fastest-growing markets. According to an Expedia report, by 2025, 13.9 million leisure departures will be recorded from the metropolitan city. Business travel accounts for…
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The Government of Uganda has deactivated 4,149 employees from the January 2025 payroll following a second-round validation and headcount exercise conducted by the Ministry of Public Service. This decision was communicated in an official letter dated January 16, 2025, signed by Mrs. Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service. According to the letter, the validation exercise carried out from March 11 to June 28, 2024, revealed significant payroll irregularities that led to the Cabinet’s directive for immediate action. Mrs. Musingwiire highlighted the following key findings from the exercise: Unaccounted Employees: 2,967 employees failed to report…
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