Oil Tanker Movement Disrupted in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Transit of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted amid rising tensions in the Middle East following renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to Iranian media reports. Iran’s Fars News Agency said the slowdown in tanker movement coincided with the latest wave of Israeli attacks, heightening concerns
Govt Secures Shs2.1 Trillion to Revamp Cities, Create 20,000 Jobs
Government has secured $540 million (about Shs2.1 trillion) from the World Bank to finance a major urban transformation programme aimed at upgrading infrastructure, strengthening city management, and creating at least 20,000 jobs. The funding will bankroll the Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development programme, a six-year initiative running from the
Kadondi Gracious wins Makerere guild elections
Kadondi Gracious has been declared the new Guild President of Makerere University after a closely contested election that attracted multiple candidates from different political affiliations. She won the online voting poll against several candidates, including former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema who polled 5,787 votes. Kadondi secured 6,801 votes. Her win
Women in Tech Programme Seeks to Bridge Gender Gap in Uganda’s Digital Economy
Women entrepreneurs running technology and tech-enabled businesses have been urged to seize the opportunity to join the 2026 cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Technology (WiT) Accelerator Programme, as efforts intensify to unlock the full potential of women-led enterprises in Uganda’s fast-evolving digital economy. The call was made during
MAO TO ANITA AMONG: You have no audacity to insult visitors at your father’s home
A sharp war of words has erupted within the ruling National Resistance Movement camp after Norbert Mao fired back at Speaker Anita Annet Among over her arrogont remarks on the race for the Speakership. Mao, who is also eyeing the top parliamentary seat, dismissed Among’s comments as disrespectful and ill
Inside the Shs17.4tn for the last quarter of the Financial year
The Government has released Shs 17.444 trillion for the fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing the total cumulative release to Shs 77.001 trillion, according to the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Presenting the quarter four expenditure framework, Ggoobi said the releases represent 106.4 percent
Court Commits Ggaba School Killing Suspect to High Court
The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has committed Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre killings, to the High Court for trial. Okello Onyum faces four counts of murder in connection with the brutal killing of four young children at the daycare facility in Ggaba.
Uganda Waives Visa Fees to Attract Fans Ahead of AFCON 2027
Government has scrapped visa fees for visitors travelling to Uganda during the Africa Cup of Nations 2027, in a move aimed at boosting tourism and attracting thousands of football fans. The waiver, approved by Cabinet, will take effect one month before the tournament and remain in force until one month
Museveni cautions legislators on graft as new Parliament nears
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned incoming legislators against engaging in corruption as the country prepares for the 12th Parliament set to commence in May. Speaking at the opening of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retreat at the Kyankwanzi National Leadership Institute, Museveni urged leaders to uphold integrity and restore
Why USD 100 oil isn’t the economy-killer it used to be
By Manpreet Gill Just how much should investors worry about high oil prices? Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is not surprising that investors are focused on energy prices, given these remain the main channel to global financial markets. Many have been surprised, though, by the uneven impact across
