Shilling holds steady amid subdued demand, external uncertainties persist
The Uganda shilling remained largely stable during the week, supported by improved investor sentiment following easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Most corporates stayed on the sidelines as they prioritised shilling liquidity to meet mid-month tax obligations, limiting activity in the foreign exchange market. The local unit traded at
Crafting Your Authentic Ugandan Personal Brand
By Priscilla Najjuma Forget the stiff, corporate headshots and the formulaic social media feeds. In Uganda, where hospitality runs deep, the entrepreneurial spirit is vibrant, and the handshake still holds weight, personal branding is less about a manufactured persona and more about an authentic, deeply rooted legacy. It’s about being
Okello disclosed history of mental illness, court hears
The suspect in the Ggaba daycare killings, Christopher Onyum Okello, disclosed a history of mental illness during a medical examination, court heard on Thursday. Dr Emmanuel Nuwamanya, the Deputy Director of Police Health Services, testified that during his assessment of the accused on April 7, 2026, Okello reported having previously
Uganda rolls out HIV prevention jab in 100 facilities
Uganda has begun the rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug administered every six months to prevent HIV infection among people at substantial risk. The rollout in Lira follows the arrival of Uganda’s first consignment of 19,200 doses supplied through the Global Fund, marking a significant milestone in the country’s
Absa commits to plant 2 million trees in Northern Uganda
Absa Bank Uganda has announced a major environmental commitment to grow two million trees over the next three years, in a renewed push to support climate action, ecosystem restoration and sustainable community development. The initiative was unveiled alongside the launch of the 2026 School Greening Drive in Northern Uganda, implemented
Gov’t tightens grip on illegal sand mining in Lwera wetland
The National Environment Management Authority (National Environment Management Authority) has launched a fresh wave of crackdowns on illegal sand mining in the Lwera wetland, as pressure mounts over the destruction of one of Uganda’s most fragile ecosystems. The operation, carried out jointly with the Environment Protection Force, Ministry of Water
KCB Bank rolls out new push to unlock women-led businesses
KCB Bank Uganda has intensified efforts to support women entrepreneurs with the launch of a new initiative aimed at breaking growth barriers and unlocking the full potential of female-led enterprises. The Female-Led and Made Enterprises (FLME) proposition, unveiled at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, brings together financing, mentorship and market access into
Uganda woos Chinese investors with land, tax incentives and coffee opportunities
The government has stepped up efforts to attract Chinese investment by offering land, tax incentives and expanded opportunities in the coffee value chain and agro-industrial sector as part of a renewed push to accelerate industrialisation and export growth. The move was highlighted during a high-level engagement under the Uganda–China Coffee
Rising tide of online pornography puts children at risk
Uganda is facing a growing child protection crisis as increasing numbers of minors are exposed to pornographic content and online sexual exploitation at an early age, the Pornography Control Committee has warned. Speaking at a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, committee chairperson Annette Kezabu said digital technology has
Security guard arrested over theft of Shs 29m, gold worth Shs 500m
Police in Kampala have arrested Akena Justine, a private security guard attached to Magnum Security Company, over alleged theft of cash and gold worth hundreds of millions of shillings. The suspect is accused of stealing a bag containing Shs 29 million and 900 grammes of gold valued at about Shs
