Atingi-Ego Warns Sovereignty Bill Could Shake Economy
Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has warned Parliament that passing the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 in its current form could trigger serious economic disruption, weaken the shilling, and undermine the country’s ability to sustain critical financial inflows. Appearing before a joint sitting of Parliament’s Defence and Internal
Sport, Nutrition Can Drive National Transformation – Muranga
Sport and nutrition, when deliberately combined, can become powerful drivers of national transformation, Reverend Professor Florence Isabirye Muranga has said. Speaking at Sheraton Kampala Hotel during the launch of the Olympic Tooke Run, the Director General of the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) and Banana Industrial Research and
CNOOC Uganda Limited Conducts Kingfisher Oilfield Well Control Emergency Drill to Strengthen Safety and Response Preparedness
CNOOC Uganda Limited (CUL), in collaboration with its contractor CENERTECH and partner Infiniti Line International Limited, has conducted a Well Control Emergency Drill at the Kingfisher Oilfield, reaffirming our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and emergency preparedness. The exercise brought together key stakeholders from government, regulatory bodies, and industry to
Okello’s Fate Hangs in Balance as Court Sets Ruling Date
The High Court has adjourned proceedings in the murder case against Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba school children killings, with a ruling expected on Thursday. Presiding Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha deferred the matter after the conclusion of submissions, leaving the nation in suspense over the verdict
DTB Uganda recognised for client service excellence
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has strengthened its standing in the financial sector after emerging 1st Runner-Up for Best in Client Service at the 8th Bi-annual Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Bankers Appreciation Conference held last week. The event, hosted at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, brought together key industry players and
Mandela foundation, Acilo initiative unite to expand opportunities for women, youth in Northern Uganda
As donor funding continues to shrink, the Thembekile Mandela Foundation has partnered with the Jane Acilo Foundation in a strategic move aimed at expanding support for women and young mothers in Northern Uganda. The collaboration signals a growing shift towards locally driven partnerships to sustain development efforts, with both organisations
Sovereignty Bill and the Quagmire of Leadership Deficit in Uganda
In his 1992 book (republished in 2000), What is Africa’s Problem?, President Yoweri Museveni famously argued that the central cause of postcolonial failure in Africa was leadership. The book—a collection of his early writings and speeches—articulates how leadership has failed a continent naturally blessed with vast resources but starved of
MTN switches on solar power to cut emissions
MTN Uganda has commissioned a state-of-the-art solar power system at its headquarters in Kampala, marking a significant step in its drive to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and cut reliance on conventional power sources. The installation, valued at more than $370,000, comprises 1,188 solar panels with a total installed
dfcu Bank backs Ojok’s coffee push as Northern Uganda turns to agribusiness for transformation
dfcu Bank is deepening its support for agricultural transformation in Northern Uganda, backing young farmer Alfred Ojok’s expanding coffee venture as part of a broader push to unlock agribusiness potential under Uganda’s National Development Plan IV (NDP IV). Uganda is targeting an economic leap from about $50 billion to $500
Uganda turns to commercial diplomacy to sharpen tourism push ahead of POATE 2026
Uganda is increasingly leaning on commercial diplomacy to strengthen its tourism footprint in key international markets, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE). The renewed approach brings the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) into closer coordination with diplomatic missions abroad,
