Govt: Private Capital Key to Financing Agricultural Transformation
The government has called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to unlock financing for agricultural transformation, saying government alone cannot finance the sector’s growth. State Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Dr Bright Rwamirama Kanyontore, said agricultural transformation requires connecting productive agricultural businesses to appropriate technology,
Should Parents Reduce the Amount of Time Children Spend on Electronic Devices?
Recently, I watched Toy Story 5, expecting nothing more than a light-hearted animation that would give me a few hours of entertainment and an escape from the routines of everyday life. Instead, the film left me thinking about a problem that is becoming increasingly difficult for parents to ignore: the
Little reaffirms commitment to keeping Uganda moving
Ride hailing company Little has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable, convenient and accessible transport services as Uganda’s mobility needs continue to grow and evolve. The company says its focus is on making everyday journeys easier for people who depend on reliable transport to get to work, attend meetings, travel
Bryan White granted mandatory bail after 293 days on remand
City socialite Brian Kirumira, popularly known as Bryan White, has been granted mandatory bail by the High Court in Kampala after spending 293 days on remand without being committed to the High Court for trial. Justice Paul Gadenya Wolimbwa granted Kirumira bail at Shs10 million and ordered him to provide
Shilling holds steady despite dollar demand
The Uganda shilling remained broadly stable against the US dollar this week, trading within a narrow range despite sustained demand from corporates and the interbank market. The shilling opened on Monday at Shs3,770/3,780 against the dollar before closing the week marginally weaker at Shs3,775/3,785. The currency initially depreciated to Shs3,780/3,790
Uganda clears extradition of Katungi for trial in US
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has signed extradition papers authorising the surrender of former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States to face trial on drug trafficking, firearms and terrorism-related charges. The United States requested the extradition and surrender of
‘I knew the type of cancer King Oyo was battling’ – Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he knew the type of cancer the fallen King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, had been battling before his death in the United States. Museveni said he was informed about the King’s condition in November 2025, at the height of the
Sombre mood as the Body of late Tooro King Oyo arrives at Entebbe Airport
The body of the fallen King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has arrived at Entebbe International Airport following his death in the United States. King Oyo’s body was flown to Entebbe from Nairobi aboard a chartered flight, 5Y-FAM, which arrived this afternoon. The body was received by
Mbire pledges Shs100m for late King Oyo’s burial
MTN Uganda Board Chairman Charles Mbire has paid tribute to the late King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing his passing as a great loss to the Kingdom of Tooro and the country. Mbire visited the King’s residence in Buziga, Kampala, on Thursday to pay his respects
PAU gets acting boss as Rubondo exits
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has appointed its Director of Finance and Corporate Services, Michael Otonga Ochan, as acting executive director following the expiry of Ernest Rubondo’s second term at the helm of the regulator. Ochan took over the leadership of the authority on September 1, 2026, and will
