President Yoweri Museveni is entitled to his opinion
A daily of February 3, 2025, preposterously bellowed a headline, “Museveni vs the law.” Elsewhere, the same daily heckled online “lawyers, activists take on Museveni over remarks on Supreme Court (SC)ruling.” In both its print and online reporting, the daily seemingly crowned some self-appointed activists and analysts as spokespeople for
How Masaba Cooperative Union was overpaid but also got milling, printing machines
The controversy surrounding the theft of billions of shillings meant for compensation of cooperatives that lost properties during the previous wars in Uganda continues to take different angles and shapes. According to documents from the Internal Auditor General seen by Eagle Online, Masaba Cooperative Union was overpaid over and above
Housing Finance digital solutions transforming customer experience
Aware of the stark reality that the global economy is increasingly getting digitized, Housing Finance Bank is setting the pace in Uganda through their digital campaign that comes with incentives for customer adoption to mobile banking, e-commerce and other related services. In an exclusive interview with John B.Kaweesi, the bank’s Head
Gov’t proposes Shs 57.441 trillion budget for financial year 2025/2026
The government has tabled the Budget Framework Paper ahead of the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The paper was presented by Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance. According to the Budget Framework Paper, the estimated budget for the next financial year stands at Shs 57.441 trillion, a reduction from the
Uganda shilling holds strong against the dollar amid sector demand and global market influences
The Uganda shilling opened the week on a strong note, trading at 3645/3655 against the U.S. dollar. It briefly hit 3640/3650 before stabilizing back at 3645/3655 during the early session. Continued dollar inflows from the agri-commodity sectors especially coffee and cocoa as well as inward remittances, helped the dollar maintain
Filmmakers give parliament millions
The filmmakers’ industry through its body, Pearlwood has allocated Shs57.6 million to support the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Creative Industries in reviewing and updating the National Culture Policy. In the same event, supported by African Union (AU) and SELAM, the Connect for Culture Africa program in Uganda has secured more
Speke Resort offers friendly holiday packages for the festive season to clients
As the holiday season approaches, Speke Resort has introduced its much anticipated Festive Escape Packages offering a blend of luxury, comfort and unbeatable value. Meant to suit varying tastes and budgets, these packages promise a perfect getaway for individuals, couples and families alike. The exclusive holiday offers valid from December
Why Museveni believes cutting excessive agencies will boost economic transformation
President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong stance on reducing numerous government agencies and authorities which he describes as “parasitic” and “irrational.” In an address aimed at clarifying his position on rationalizing these agencies, Museveni argued that Uganda’s ministries are fully capable of handling the tasks currently overseen by redundant
Tecno’s Phantom V Fold2 5G, Phantom V Flip2 5G awarded for design excellence
Global technology brand, Tecno has once again showcased its prowess in designing excellence by securing two prestigious “excellent product design” awards at the German Design Awards 2025. The Tecno Phantom V Flip2 5G and Phantom V Fold2 5G were both honored in the Computer and Communication category, reflecting the brand’s
UBL celebrates festive season through ‘buckets of cheer’ campaign
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) under its vast beer portfolio ushered in the festive season with the launch of its “Buckets of Cheer” campaign, a heartwarming initiative designed to bring people together, spread joy, and create memorable celebrations across Uganda during this special time of year. Through this initiative, UBL invites
