Gov’t posts Shs517b surplus as revenues beat targets
Uganda’s economy closed the 2025/26 financial year on a strong note, with Government registering a fiscal surplus of Shs517.07 billion in June, reversing earlier projections of a deficit and underscoring improved revenue performance. According to the latest report released by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the surplus
Youth should tap into the mission 300 program in Uganda
By John Peter Okwi Recalling that on June 18 2026, the Government of Uganda launched its Mission 300 National Energy Compact during the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, South Africa. This marked a pivotal milestone for Uganda, together with six other African nations, namely Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Djibouti
Corporate bosses hit the track as maternal health run is launched
Corporate leaders swapped boardrooms for sportswear as Corporate Games Uganda hosted its latest CEO outing—using the moment to launch a nationwide run aimed at saving mothers. The high-energy event, held at Jeph International University grounds in Butabika brought together companies from across the country for a mix of sport, networking
Dolwe Island Emerges as Uganda’s New Eco-Tourism Frontier
Dolwe Island in Namayingo district is positioning itself as one of Uganda’s emerging eco-tourism destinations as stakeholders intensify efforts to attract domestic and international travellers through experiential tourism and digital destination marketing. The latest push saw La Fang Eco Resort host a familiarisation tour for journalists, digital content creators, influencers
Uganda Bets on Mt Rwenzori Marathon to Drive Sports Tourism and Global Profile
Uganda is intensifying efforts to position itself as a leading sports tourism destination in Africa, with organisers of the 2026 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon targeting a record 8,000 local and international participants following the event’s elevation to a World Athletics Label Road Race. The fifth edition of the marathon,
ITMS Ramps Up Digital Number Plate Production as Supply Chain Recovers, But Contract Limits Migration Plates
The Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) has resumed full-scale production of Uganda’s digital number plates following the arrival of a fresh consignment of critical electronic components, easing months of delays caused by global supply chain disruptions. The latest shipment follows disruptions in international shipping linked to geopolitical instability in the
Museveni hails Gen Moses Ali as ‘freedom lover’
President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to fallen Adjumani West MP Gen Moses Ali, describing him as a “lover of freedom” who stood against injustice even during turbulent times. Museveni revealed that although Gen Ali served under Idi Amin, he was uncomfortable with the regime’s brutality. “I came to know
Museveni: ‘Thieves’ plotted to inflate AFCON road costs from Shs 4bn to Shs 8.5bn
President Yoweri Museveni has exposed what he described as rampant corruption in the Ministry of Works and Transport, revealing attempts by officials to inflate the cost of road construction projects, including those linked to the upcoming Afcon tournament. In a letter addressed to the minister of works and transport, Fred
Mastercard Foundation launches $500m prize to transform African universities
The Mastercard Foundation has launched a new $500 million (Shs1.9 trillion) initiative aimed at transforming higher education across Africa, with five universities including Uganda’s Muni University named among the inaugural winners. Dubbed the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, the decade-long initiative seeks to recognise and support institutions driving
Watu finances one million smartphones as demand for device ownership surges
Watu Uganda has financed one million smartphones through its Watu Simu product, marking a major milestone in expanding access to digital tools for income earners across the country. The milestone was celebrated at an event in Kampala on July 20, 2026, coinciding with seven years of Watu’s operations in Uganda
