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...
Uganda wants to double its tourism revenues, raise annual visitor arrivals to 1.9 million by 2026, and grow the sector’s contribution to GDP to 10% by 2040. But beneath these...
The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has officially launched its Results-Based Financing/Price Subsidy (RBF) Programme as part of the…
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has authorized the procurement of a contractor for the long-awaited upgrade of the Kyenjojo (Kihura)–Bwizi–Rwamwanja–Kahunge and Mpara-Bwizi roads in western…
On Friday, November 15, 2024, Uganda took a significant step toward addressing climate change by launching its Alliance for Climate Forestry Compensation Strategy during the ongoing UN Climate Summit (COP29)…
The Rwandan government has renewed its commitment to promoting electric mobility by extending the zero-rated import duty on electric and hybrid vehicles until the end of the fiscal year 2024/25….
Following the approval of its new structure, the Bank of Uganda has made changes in its management structure as well as key changes in its top management. In the changes,…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the very fabric of our society. Born from the pioneering work of computer scientists and visionaries, AI has evolved from…
The Parliamentary Appointments committee will on Thursday 4th July sit to vet Akol Edward, President Museveni’s appointee as the Auditor General. If approved by Parliament, Mr. Akol will be the…
The Department of State has publicly designated five current and former Ugandan officials for their involvement in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights. According to a U.S. State…
John R. Musinguzi, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, has been reappointed for a second 4-year term, CEO East Africa Magazine has learnt. He was first appointed in March…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda’s national savings scheme, has hit UGX 20 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM), one and a half years ahead of schedule. The Fund…
