NSSF Declares 13.5% Interest Rate for Savers
Uganda’s National Social Security Fund [NSSF] savers will receive a 13.5 percent interest on their savings for the Financial Year 2024/25, following a declaration made by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at the Fund’s 13th Annual Members’ Meeting held today. The announcement marks the highest interest rate in five years, reflecting
Inside EC’s Tight Grip on 2026 Presidential Nominations
Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has stated that no presidential aspirant will be nominated for the 2026 General Elections unless they fully meet the legal and constitutional requirements. Presidential nominations are scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd and Wednesday, 24th September 2025, and will be conducted at
Uganda Tourism Board Shuts Down 18 Tour Firms Over Fraud
In a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s tourism sector, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has suspended the licenses of 18 tour companies, citing suspected fraudulent practices. The companies have been ordered to halt all operations immediately as investigations get underway. The suspensions, described as “precautionary but firm”,
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The United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) contingent, in Somalia, underwent a comprehensive one-day training program focused on psychological resilience, family mindset and medical preparedness. In his address, the UNGU-XI commander Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye urged officers and troops to absorb the training, emphasising that “knowledge is key and
Museveni, Mafabi Only Aspirants to Meet Nomination Requirements — EC
As the country moves closer to the 2016 elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that only two presidential aspirants National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Yoweri Museveni and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate Nandala Mafabi have so far fulfilled all nomination requirements. The revelation was made by EC spokesperson
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
