VFS Global opens Entebbe centre to expand UK visa services
Residents seeking visas to the United Kingdom can now submit applications from Entebbe following the expansion of services by VFS Global. The company announced that Ugandan applicants are now able to book appointments at its Premium Application Centre in Entebbe, in response to growing outbound travel demand. The UK Premium
Activists Urge Museveni to Honour Promises to Fishing Communities Affected by Oil Project
Civil society organisations have called on Yoweri Museveni to urgently fulfil his commitments to fishing communities affected by oil developments along Lake Albert, warning that delays risk worsening human rights violations and eroding public trust. In a joint statement, the Environmental Governance Institute Uganda and Climate Rights International said the
Banking Disputes Trap Shs 7 Trillion, Threaten Uganda’s Growth
Uganda’s economy is bleeding billions in stalled financial activity, with an estimated Shs 7 trillion locked up in unresolved banking disputes, according to Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda. He warned that the growing backlog of cases is quietly suffocating investment and slowing economic momentum. Speaking at the
UNBS Champions Policy and Standards Reforms for Affordable Menstrual Health Products
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening quality standards and advocating for policy reforms aimed at improving access to safe and affordable menstrual health products in Uganda. This was highlighted during a two-day Menstrual Hygiene Symposium held on April 8–9, 2026, in Kampala, organised
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Kicks Off ‘Year of the Customer,’ Honours Top-Performing Teams
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has declared 2026 its “Year of the Customer,” a strategic focus brought to life this week as the company honoured its top-performing teams and country operations at its annual awards ceremony. The ceremony marked the conclusion of a dynamic two-day Leadership Conference that brought together more
DTB Expands Footprint With Tororo Branch to Tap Eastern Uganda Growth
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda has deepened its expansion drive with the opening of a new branch in Tororo, positioning itself to capture growing business activity and improve financial access in Eastern Uganda. The move signals a strategic push by the bank to bring services closer to underserved communities while strengthening
Shilling Firms on Improved Global Sentiment as Ceasefire Eases Market Pressure
The local currency recorded gains over the week, supported by improved investor sentiment following geopolitical developments in the Middle East, where a fragile two-week ceasefire was agreed. The shilling traded firmer on Friday morning at 3695/3705, strengthening from the week’s opening levels of 3740/3750. Market activity remained subdued, with interbank
KCB Bank Backs Inclusive Kyambogo Ultra Run with Shs150m Boost
KCB Bank Uganda has unveiled the 2026 edition of the Kyambogo Ultra Run, committing Shs150 million to an event that is increasingly blending endurance sport with a strong message of inclusion for students with disabilities. Scheduled for May 2 at Kyambogo University Cricket Oval Grounds, the annual race is positioning
Oil Tanker Movement Disrupted in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Transit of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted amid rising tensions in the Middle East following renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to Iranian media reports. Iran’s Fars News Agency said the slowdown in tanker movement coincided with the latest wave of Israeli attacks, heightening concerns
Women in Tech Programme Seeks to Bridge Gender Gap in Uganda’s Digital Economy
Women entrepreneurs running technology and tech-enabled businesses have been urged to seize the opportunity to join the 2026 cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Technology (WiT) Accelerator Programme, as efforts intensify to unlock the full potential of women-led enterprises in Uganda’s fast-evolving digital economy. The call was made during
