Govt Pays 559 Households in Shs 80bn Cattle Restocking Plan
With just weeks to the end of the financial year, government has so far paid only 559 out of the targeted 16,000 households under the Shs80 billion Cattle Restocking Programme for Acholi, Lango, and Teso sub-regions, the Office of the Prime Minister has said. Each beneficiary is supposed to receive
Peace, wealth creation to dominate Museveni’s State of the Nation Address
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address at Kololo Independence Grounds as he prepares to begin his seventh term in office. Museveni, who earlier this year won the presidential election, defeated seven challengers, including Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine of
Rocks Plus loses Shs1.2bn claim in dfcu trucks dispute
The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed a claim against dfcu Bank, ruling that the lender lawfully repossessed and sold trucks belonging to Rocks Plus (U) Limited and did not act in bad faith or dispose of the assets at an undervalue. In a judgment delivered on June
BoU Sets Shs 50 Million Daily Cash Withdrawal Limit for Individuals
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced new over-the-counter cash withdrawal limits for bank accounts, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Under the new guidelines, individual account holders will be limited to a daily cash withdrawal cap of Shs 50 million and a weekly limit of Shs 500
Court orders NYTIL to pay Shs 180M for polluting River Nile
Firm fined Shs 180m for polluting River Nile The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court in Kampala has fined Southern Range Nyanza Limited (NYTIL) Shs 180 million after the company admitted to illegally discharging industrial waste onto neighbouring land and into a section of the River Nile. The conviction follows investigations
The Art Behind the Perfect Cup: Skills Every Professional Barista Must Master
Behind every perfectly prepared cappuccino or elegantly crafted latte is far more than a coffee machine and roasted beans. In today’s fast-growing café industry, professional baristas are expected to combine technical precision, creativity, hospitality and deep coffee knowledge to create an experience customers are willing to return for. As Uganda’s
EAMV wraps up occupational health and safety week
East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) has concluded its Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) Week 2026 with renewed emphasis on workplace safety, employee wellbeing and organisational responsibility. The week-long programme, which ended on May 29, brought together employees, management, external trainers and healthcare professionals for a series of activities aimed
530 days in prison: Court orders start of Besigye, Lutale treason trial
The High court has ordered that the treason trial of former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused begin next week, marking a significant step in a case that has drawn public and legal attention. Presiding judge Emmanuel Baguma directed that all pre-trial processes, including the appointment and swearing-in
TotalEnergies Uganda steps up fight against counterfeit lubricants as motorists warned of rising engine risks
In Uganda’s fast-growing transport sector—where boda bodas dominate city mobility, taxis operate on tight schedules, and trucks form the backbone of regional trade—engine oil has become just as vital as fuel. Yet beneath this essential system of movement lies a growing but often invisible threat: counterfeit lubricants that mechanics say
From online tutorials to building a shoe care brand: Romeo Bansita’s journey
When one steps into the Bansita Group workspace, the steady flow of activity immediately stands out. Customers drop off shoes for cleaning and repair, delivery personnel move in and out with completed orders, while staff carefully handle each pair with attention to its fabric and finish. It is a system
