Electoral Commission gets permanent Home Ahead of 2026 General Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has received a significant boost with the acquisition of a permanent site for its operations. The National Housing and Construction Company Limited has officially handed over a 10-acre piece of land in Lweza–Lubowa, valued at approximately Shs 15 billion, to the Commission. Although the land has
Stanbic Incubator, GIZ Launch Capacity-Building Programme for Women-led Green Enterprises
In a bid to boost women entrepreneurs in Uganda’s green economy, the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to launch a new four-month training programme. The inaugural cohort includes 45 women entrepreneurs: all focused on sustainable business solutions. The initiative, dubbed the Green
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda showcases workplace safety
Last week, delegates from the International Vision Zero Africa Conference visited Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) to get a first-hand view of the company’s safety practices. This comes after Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, hosted the Third International Vision Zero Africa Conference last month to provide
Capital Markets, Financial Literacy Association Launch Masaka Literacy Chapter
The Capital Markets Authority of Uganda (CMA), in partnership with the Uganda Financial Literacy Association (UFLA), has today officially launched the Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter. This milestone marks a significant step in decentralizing capital markets and promoting financial literacy across Uganda. The initiative aims to empower grassroots communities with the
Bobi Wine risks missing presidential nominations over signatures
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is on the verge of missing out on the 2026 presidential nominations. According to the Electoral Commission, aspiring presidential candidates are required to submit at least 10 signatures from each of 98 districts across
Gen. Otafiire: Besigye is Innocent in the Court of Public Opinion
Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has said that former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye remains innocent in the court of public opinion, despite facing treason charges in the formal justice system. Speaking during the annual Rule of Law Week organized by the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Otafiire emphasized that
EC Acquires New Vehicles Ahead of 2026 Presidential Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has begun receiving a fleet of brand-new vehicles, including Toyota Land Cruisers and double-cabin pickups, ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. According to EC officials, the vehicles are intended to support security operations during the campaign period. The double-cabin pickups will be assigned to the security
TotalEnergies Signs Production Sharing Contracts for Liberian Oil
In a move set to accelerate offshore oil and gas development in the country, energy major TotalEnergies has signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) for exploration blocks in Liberia. Awarded to the company following the conclusion of Liberia’s 2024 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round, the PSCs cover Block LB-6, Block LB-11,
UAE Halts Visas for Ugandans amid trafficking claims
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it will suspend the issuance of all tourist and work visas to Ugandan nationals beginning January 2026. The directive, issued through an immigration circular in Abu Dhabi, places Uganda among several countries facing sudden travel restrictions. This move poses a significant threat to
dfcu Champions Uganda’s First Corporate Rotary Club
Q&A with Helena Mayanja – Head, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, dfcu Bank 1. What is the Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts, and why is it historic for Uganda? On August 30, 2025, dfcu Bank launched Uganda’s first corporate Rotary Club—. The Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts is a groundbreaking
