Uganda Eyes Tourism Breakthrough as POATE 2026 Opens in Kampala
Uganda has signalled an ambitious push to reposition itself as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations as the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 opened in Kampala, drawing global industry players at a pivotal moment for the sector. The three-day event, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, has attracted tourism
Putin, Xi Deepen Strategic Alliance, Extend Key Treaty as Russia and China Push “Multipolar World Order”
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have moved to tighten their geopolitical alignment, extending the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation while jointly reinforcing their push for what they describe as a “multipolar world order.” The developments were unveiled during Putin’s state visit to Beijing, where the
Health Ministry Rolls Out Tough Ebola SOPs for Schools and Universities
The Ministry of Health has issued strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at reinforcing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) prevention and control measures in schools, universities and other learning institutions as the country continues to manage the outbreak response. The guidelines are designed to ensure that learning institutions remain safe while
Stanbic, Agribusiness Leaders Unite to Combat Counterfeit Inputs, Boost Food Security
Stakeholders in Uganda’s agriculture sector have called for stronger collaboration among financial institutions, regulators, manufacturers and farmers to combat counterfeit agricultural inputs and strengthen food security across Sub-Saharan Africa. The call was made during the second edition of the CropLife Uganda Symposium held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala under the theme:
Awanga Sent to Luzira in Shs193m Fraud Case
A disputed land transaction has landed Kampala city lawyer Jimmy Awanga behind bars, after a Buganda Road court remanded him to Luzira Prison over allegations of fraud involving Shs193 million. Awanga, 49, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa on Wednesday and denied the charges, but his bid for freedom
Sebuwufu Edges Rivals in Tension Filled KCCA Speakership Race
JohnMary Sebuwufu has emerged victorious in a closely fought and politically charged contest for Speaker of the Kampala Capital City Authority Council, narrowly defeating independent contender Ali Kalule in a vote that exposed underlying tensions within City Hall. The election, presided over by Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa, delivered a
Four more Cars Seized as Probe into Anita Among Deepens
Security agencies have seized four more vehicles belonging to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, in a move that underscores an intensifying crackdown tied to ongoing corruption investigations within parliamentary circles. The vehicles, which were picked from her residence in Nakasero, include a Mercedes-Benz, two Toyota Land Cruisers, and a
East Africa’s AI Race Opens Opportunity for Uganda
As Kenya hosts one of Africa’s largest artificial intelligence summits in Nairobi, the signal from the region is becoming harder to ignore: East Africa is stepping into the global AI race, and Uganda is being forced to decide how fast it is willing to move. The inaugural AI Everything Kenya
Museveni Backs Ntungamo Iron Plant as Uganda Tightens Grip on Raw Mineral Exports
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s hardline stance against the export of unprocessed minerals, throwing his weight behind a new iron ore processing plant in Ntungamo District in what signals a deeper push toward industrialisation and value addition. The President made the commitment during a meeting at State Lodge
Four Remanded Over Bank of Uganda Laptop Theft
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded four suspects in connection with the theft of laptops from the Bank of Uganda, in a case that is increasingly raising concerns over possible insider involvement. The suspects, identified as Kule Boaz Micheal, Kabuya Ramathan alias Rama, Lubangakene Isaac Izoo, and Oedo
