Uganda, Somalia review progress on joint commission commitments
Uganda and Somalia have opened a mid-term review of their Joint Permanent Commission (JPC), with an air services agreement, several memoranda of understanding and a joint business council agreed at the commission’s last session still awaiting action. Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, the Permanent Secretary in Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spoke
Uganda seeks global events market through inaugural Africa conference
Uganda is seeking to attract international event planners and position itself as a destination for weddings, celebrations and conferences through the inaugural Africa Destination Celebration Conference and Expo (ADCCE 2026). Jacqueline Nanteza, chief executive officer of Stress-Free Planner and Wild Celebrations Africa Limited, and founder and president of ADCCE, said
Stanbic Bank Boosts Virunga Gorilla Marathon with Shs 20 Million Pledge
Stanbic Bank Uganda has pledged Shs 20 million in support of the 3rd edition of Virunga Gorilla Marathon scheduled for Kisoro on November 21, 2026 under the theme ‘Running for Climate Action’. Speaking at the kit handover ceremony on Tuesday, Diana Ondoga, Manager, Corporate Social Investment, reiterated the bank’s commitment
Court dismisses Lubowa’s petition against Justine Nameere
The High Court has dismissed an election petition filed by Rose Nalubowa, upholding Justine Nameere’s victory in Masaka City despite finding procedural irregularities during the vote recount. The court found that although electoral materials had been compromised, Nalubowa failed to prove that the irregularities substantially affected the election results. The
Tayebwa Tells Parliament Staff, MPs Not to Call Him Over Verification Exercise
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has cautioned parliamentary staff and MPs against seeking his or the Speaker’s intervention in the ongoing staff verification exercise. He explained that employees with genuine appointment letters, academic qualifications and national identity cards have nothing to fear. Speaking during Tuesday afternoon’s plenary sitting, Tayebwa
Musasizi seeks tax waivers for UPPC, Diocese of Northern Uganda.
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has asked Parliament to consider tax waivers for three entities facing financial difficulties, including the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), City Harvest Electrical Installation Supply & Repairs Ltd and the Diocese of Northern Uganda. Musasizi presented the request to the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Planning
MPs call Oboth, Tayebwa to save their relatives amid Parliament staff validation exercise
Panic is mounting in Parliament as the ongoing validation of staff exposes concerns over recruitment practices, with some MPs reportedly calling the Speaker and Deputy Speaker to intervene on behalf of their relatives employed in the institution. The exercise, which began on Monday, October 19, follows a meeting between Speaker
dfcu Bank, Rotary expands Community Healthcare Access to over 1,000 residents in Kamwokya
Previously undiagnosed cases of hypertension and diabetes were identified during the latest dfcu Bank–Rotary Health Camp in Kamwokya, where approximately 1,085 residents received medical consultations, screening, treatment and referrals. The number of previously undiagnosed cases identified during the outreach illustrates how community-based health programmes often serve as a first point of
Tour operators seek better roads, easier visas to boost Uganda’s tourism
The Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) has called on the government to improve access roads to national parks, simplify visa procedures and expand affordable financing for tourism businesses, saying the challenges are limiting efforts to attract more visitors to Uganda. The association’s Chief Executive Officer, Matilda Iremera, made the
Nedbank takes control of NCBA in landmark East African banking deal
South Africa’s Nedbank Group has acquired a 66 per cent controlling stake in NCBA Group PLC, bringing the Kenyan-headquartered lender under its ownership in a deal expected to strengthen cross-border banking, trade and investment across East and Southern Africa. The transaction, completed on October 19, 2026, follows regulatory approvals and
