Four UPDF senior officers charged over alleged fuel diversion scandal
Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of diverting large quantities of operational fuel for personal use, in a case that has put military logistics under fresh scrutiny. The accused include Brigadier General James Barigye
Museveni leans on Church as Uganda’s transformation drive gathers pace
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has positioned the Church as a key pillar in Uganda’s development agenda, urging faith leaders to move beyond spiritual guidance and actively drive household wealth creation. In a message delivered on his behalf by State Minister for Economic Monitoring Beatrice Akello Akori, Museveni said religious institutions
China injects $1m into Uganda refugee response as fresh arrivals surge
China has injected $1 million (Shs 3.8 billion) into Uganda’s refugee response, marking a significant shift as Beijing steps directly into humanitarian support for the country’s growing influx of new arrivals. The funding, channelled through the Office of the Prime Minister and implemented by Finn Church Aid, will target vulnerable
Museveni hails China investment drive as $300m Yaobai clinker plant
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended China’s growing investment drive in Africa, saying it is accelerating Uganda’s industrialisation agenda and reducing the country’s dependence on imports. Speaking at the commissioning of Phase One of the 6,000-tonne clinker production line by Yaobai Cement in Nanduget, Moroto district, Museveni described the project
Closing the Gap Between Digital Awareness and Real Adoption in Mukono’s MSMEs.
By Ambrose Dillan Masengere In Mukono, digital tools are no longer unfamiliar to small business owners. Mobile phones, social media pages and mobile money platforms are firmly embedded in everyday enterprise operations. Yet for many micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), these tools remain underutilized. Present in business activity, but
State Names Fred Nyanzi as Witness in Case Against Mufumbiro, Eddie Mutwe and NUP Members
The State has lined up Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as a key witness in the unlawful drilling case against 21 NUP supporters. NUP spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro is jointly charged alongside 20 others, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe,
Govt Softens Stance on Trade Order, Pledges New Markets for Displaced Vendors
Government has moved to reassure traders affected by the ongoing Trade Order enforcement, pledging alternative trading spaces as concerns mount over the methods being used to clear vendors from urban streets. The commitment was made by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, during a high-level
KCB Unlocks Shs 4bn Tax Lifeline for Oil Firms as Uganda Nears First Oil
With Uganda’s first oil production drawing closer, KCB Bank Uganda has stepped in with a Shs 4 billion unsecured tax bridge financing facility aimed at easing cash flow pressures for companies operating in the oil and gas value chain. The financing is part of a wider package of sector-specific solutions
Museveni Hails Muhoozi at 52, Ties CDF’s Life to Uganda’s Liberation Journey
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has marked the 52nd birthday of Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba with a reflective tribute that places the army chief’s life firmly within the narrative of Uganda’s liberation struggle and the development of the armed forces. In his message, Museveni struck a personal tone, expressing
Airtel Money Taps Virunga Marathon to Accelerate Uganda’s Cashless Shift
Airtel Money Uganda has turned to the Virunga Gorilla Marathon to deepen the push for digital payments, unveiling a partnership that makes it the exclusive payment provider for the high-profile race. The deal positions the telecom’s mobile financial service at the centre of one of Uganda’s most unique sporting events,
