Uganda’s Economy Projected to Grow by 7% with Double-Digit Growth from Oil and Gas Production
Uganda’s economy is projected to grow by at least 7.0 percent in the 2025/26 financial year, and to achieve double-digit growth with the commencement of oil and gas production, according to Finance Minister Matia Kasaija. He made the announcement during the presentation of the Shs 72 trillion national budget for
Museveni: Digital Number Plates Are About Security, Not EPS Fines
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that the implementation of digital number plates is not driven by financial motives or the imposition of fines, but rather by the need to curb crime. He made the statement during the reading of the 2025/26 national budget at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Museveni’s remarks came
EU Delists Uganda, Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Rules
The European Commission has delisted Uganda from the list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. EU entities covered by the AML framework are required to apply enhanced vigilance in transactions involving countries on this list. This measure
Public Debt and Security Get Major Slice of Uganda’s Shs 72 trillion Budget
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija is set to present the Shs 72.376 trillion 2025/26 Budget, which was recently approved by Parliament. The Budget will be read at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. This budget aligns with the overarching theme of “Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy”, focusing on sectors such as commercial agriculture,
Gov’t Suspends Automated Express Penalty System Amid Public Outcry
The Ministry of Works and Transport has temporarily suspended the automated Express Penalty System (EPS) following widespread complaints from motorists. The EPS, a component of the broader Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System (ITMS), automatically issues fines for various traffic violations. These include overspeeding, issues related to vehicle registration plates, failure to
Joel Ssenyonyi Defeats Allan Ssewanyana, Re-Elected NUP Spokesperson
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has been re-elected as the National Unity Platform (NUP) spokesperson, defeating fellow party member Allan Ssewanyana during a delegates’ conference held today at the party’s training institute in Kamwokya. Ssenyonyi, who has served as NUP’s spokesperson for six years, retained the
Gov’t Refutes COVID-19 Resurgence Claims in Uganda
The Ministry of Health has dismissed recent media reports suggesting a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Uganda, describing them as misleading and based on outdated information. In a statement issued earlier today, the Ministry clarified that the circulating messages are old video clips being re-shared by individuals with the intent
Fly Express Cries Foul Over Shs 8 Million in Accumulated EPS Fines
Several motorists along the Kampala–Entebbe Road have expressed frustration over what they describe as punitive enforcement of the Express Penalty System (EPS), which the government began implementing more stringently last month. The EPS, part of the broader Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System (ITMS), issues automated fines for various traffic violations. These
NRM Secretary General Commends China for Supporting Uganda’s Development
The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Richard Todwong, has praised the government of China for its generous contributions to Uganda’s growth, development, and the prosperity of its people—particularly through numerous infrastructure projects. Todwong made the remarks today at the NRM Headquarters on Plot 10, Kyadondo Road, Kampala,
Ssenyonyi Raises alarm as Ugandans Bear Brunt of Hefty EPS Penalties
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has raised concerns about the recently intensified implementation of the automated Electronic Penalty System (EPS), which is currently being enforced across the country. Last month, the government began enforcing the EPS more rigorously. The system issues automated fines for a variety
