The Uganda shilling weakened by about one per cent against the US dollar during the week to November 13, pressured by demand from offshore investors, energy companies and manufacturers, according to Absa Bank Uganda. The local currency was trading at Shs4,135/4,145 against the dollar on Friday morning, compared with Shs4,087/4,097 at the close of the […]

The High Court in Iganga has nullified the election of Nankwanga Stella Maris as Bugweri District Woman Member of Parliament, citing failure to present the required academic qualifications at the time of nomination. In a judgment delivered on November 13, 2026, Justice Simon Peter Kinobe declared Nankwanga’s first runner-up, Aminah Nalugoda Mutesi, the duly elected […]

Parliament has ordered an investigation into the Government’s Shs 723.4 billion investment in Dei BioPharma, demanding proof of its shareholding and an explanation of the company’s financial position before considering a further Shs1.74 trillion injection into the pharmaceutical project. The two-week inquiry follows mounting concerns over the Government’s ownership documents, the valuation of its stake […]

Stanbic Bank has been fined Shs40 million and ordered to pay Shs50 million in general damages for blocking a customer’s account in violation of a court order, an action that allegedly disrupted his political campaigns and contributed to his election loss. Acting Judge Dr Melody Ngwatu found that the bank knowingly disobeyed a temporary injunction […]

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted the Director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Tom Rwabudongo Magambo, to the rank of acting lieutenant colonel. Announcing the promotion, UPDF Acting Director of Defence Public Information Col Chris Magezi said the military fraternity had congratulated Magambo on his elevation. “The UPDF fraternity congratulates […]

TikToker Aggrey Magala Balikyewunya, popularly known as Mzee Magala, has been ordered to pay Shs33 million in fines and compensation after being convicted of threatening violence in a case arising from a 2022 shooting incident in Nakaseke district. The Luwero Chief Magistrates Court on Thursday gave Magala the option of paying a Shs3 million fine […]

Uganda’s formal private sector import bill surged by 43.5 per cent to $2.28 billion in August 2026, up from $1.59 billion in July, driven largely by increased imports of mineral products, petroleum, machinery and industrial inputs. The sharp increase widened the country’s trade deficit and raised demand for foreign exchange, potentially putting pressure on the […]

Government has moved to lift the suspension of 10 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), in a decision that could restore operations of some of the country’s leading civil society groups after nearly 10 months of restrictions. The organisations, whose activities were halted in January 2026 over alleged national security concerns, include Chapter Four Uganda, Human Rights Network […]

More than a year after floods swept through Kampala’s central business district, destroying merchandise and crippling businesses, government has approved Shs18.99 billion in financial assistance for 1,841 traders who lost their goods. The money, approved by Cabinet on November 9, is part of a Shs20 billion package announced by President Museveni to support traders whose […]

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 12 per cent, citing rising inflationary pressures driven by a weaker shilling, higher global energy prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The decision was announced by Governor Michael Atingi-Ego following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held on […]

President Museveni has retired 11 permanent secretaries, including Clerk to Parliament Adolf Mwesige Kasaija and Pius Bigirimana, in a major shake-up of the public service that has seen 13 new officials appointed, 16 retained in their current positions and another 11 redeployed. The changes, announced on Monday, November 9, affect several key government ministries, departments […]

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called for reforms in public procurement to strengthen domestic value chains, promote local enterprises and ensure government spending translates into tangible development outcomes. Nabbanja’s message was delivered by Second Deputy Prime Minister Dr Crispus Walter Kiyonga, who represented her at the opening of the 10th International Public Procurement Conference (IPPC10) […]

A banking transaction involving a US$300,000 loan to a company has ended in a costly legal battle for Barclays Bank of Uganda Limited now Absa Bank Uganda , with the High Court ordering it to surrender two properties belonging to a Kampala couple and pay damages. The bank had retained the land titles of Henry […]

President Museveni has named 13 people for key government positions, including a new Clerk to Parliament, in a move that could reshape the administration of several ministries and public institutions. Among those nominated is Edward Sengonzi Damulira, who has been proposed for the position of Clerk to Parliament, an influential administrative office that oversees the […]

The Uganda shilling has staged a strong recovery against the US dollar, appreciating by about five per cent in a week as increased foreign currency inflows and subdued corporate demand eased pressure on the local currency. The shilling, which opened the week at Shs4,243/4,353 against the dollar, strengthened steadily to close Thursday’s trading session at […]

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has signalled his intention to leave the military’s top command, but wants to secure a Shs 2 million monthly basic salary for ordinary soldiers before handing over office. In an announcement that raises questions about the future leadership of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Muhoozi said his time as Chief of […]

A 20-acre industrial establishment in Matugga, an operational wheat milling plant in Luzira, a hospital in Kitende and several commercial and residential properties belonging to businessman Dr Mathias Magoola and companies associated with him are facing sale over unpaid bank loans. The proposed disposal has brought renewed attention to the financial troubles surrounding Magoola’s business […]

The government has commenced construction of a new bridge across the River Nile at Karuma, in a Shs98 billion project expected to improve road safety, ease traffic flow and strengthen trade links between Uganda and its neighbours. The 245-metre bridge, which will replace the ageing structure built in 1963, is expected to address longstanding safety […]

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has shut down key national payment systems for four days to undertake a major upgrade of the country’s financial infrastructure, a move that will temporarily disrupt interbank transfers, electronic funds transfers and cheque clearing. The shutdown, which takes effect at 5pm on Thursday, November 5, will affect the Real-Time Gross […]

Members of the Teso Parliamentary Group have appealed to President Museveni to intervene in the arrest of retired Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, warning that the handling of the former army commander’s case could trigger unrest in the subregion. The legislators want the government to pursue dialogue with concerned stakeholders, arguing that engagement would provide a […]

The High Court has ordered Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), Nkozi, to pay a former employee Shs 8 million in general damages for delaying payment of his gratuity and terminal benefits for about six years after his employment contract expired. The Industrial Division of the High Court awarded Oyo Vincent Shs 8,014,230, ruling that the university’s […]

The General Court Martial has sentenced two former army informers to death for their roles in orchestrating two staged suicide bombings that claimed the lives of two women in Kampala, rejecting pleas for leniency despite their admission of guilt. Adil Walusansa and Hamza Lyavala were handed the death penalty on Wednesday after the military court […]

National Unity Platform (NUP) councillor Godfrey Luyombya has secured temporary relief from the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Nakawa, which has halted the implementation of a ruling that stripped him of his Nakawa Division II council seat and declared his rival, Emmanuel Kitosi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), the rightful winner. In an interim order […]

More than 920,000 pupils across Uganda today began their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), with the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) warning candidates, teachers and examination officials against malpractice as authorities tighten supervision of the national assessment exercise. The two-day examinations, which started on Tuesday, November 3, will determine the next academic stage for thousands of […]