Govt defers new mineral licences for one month
The government has suspended the issuance of new mineral rights, licences and permits for one month as it undertakes a review of the country’s mineral licensing system and moves to address illegal mining. Energy and Mineral Development minister Dr Monica Musenero Masanza announced the deferment at a press conference at
Uganda startups eye regional expansion at Africa Blockchain Festival
Ugandan technology entrepreneurs are set to use the Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2026 in Nairobi to seek investment, partnerships and opportunities to take locally developed digital solutions into regional markets. More than 3,000 technology players are expected at the three-day festival scheduled for October 15 to 17 at the Sarit
Court clears extradition of Katungi to US over terrorism, drug charges
The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Buganda Road has cleared the extradition of retired Lieutenant Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States, where he is wanted to face terrorism, drug trafficking and firearms-related charges. Chief Magistrate Ritah Kidasa Neumbe ruled on Friday, August 28, 2026, that the Director of Public Prosecutions
Migrant Workers’ Voice Named Humanitarian NGO of the Year at 2026 Wezesha Awards
Migrant Workers’ Voice (MWV), a leading Ugandan civil society organisation dedicated to the protection and empowerment of migrant workers, has been awarded the Humanitarian NGO of the Year 2026 at the Wezesha Awards, organised by Kenya’s Wezesha Group. The award was presented during the official ceremony on 8th August 2026 at the
King Oyo dies at 34
His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, has passed on. King Oyo died died at about 10pm on Thursday in the United States.. The death of the 31-year-old monarch was described by the Royal Family as an “immeasurable loss” to the royal family, the
US gives Uganda Ebola antibody treatment amid DRC outbreak
The United States government has delivered a potentially lifesaving antibody treatment to Uganda to strengthen the country’s preparedness against Ebola, particularly amid the ongoing outbreak of the Bundibugyo species in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The treatment, known as MBP134, was handed over to the Ministry of Health, with
Diplomat Roll Stéphane NGOMAT calls for African Domestication of the Arms Trade Treaty at the UN Conference of State Parties in Geneva
Calls for African Countries to sign, ratify and domesticate the United Nations arms trade treaty was the key message that the chairperson of African Peace and Security Union (APSU) Roll Stephane NGOMAT sent to during the Twelfth Conference of state Parties (CSP12), of the Arms Trade treaty (ATT). The conference
Former Sky Pins director arrested over alleged job scam
Police have arrested Asiimwe Christian, alias Don Chris, a former director of the defunct labour recruitment company Sky Pins, over allegations of obtaining money by false pretences and fraudulent labour recruitment. Asiimwe was arrested at about 2am on August 27, 2026, at a bar in Zana, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso district,
Uganda Breweries loses Shs1.59bn case against Seroy Airport Hotel
The Court of Appeal has upheld a multibillion-shilling award against Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) after finding that the brewer unlawfully terminated its distributorship agreement with Seroy Airport Hotel Limited. The appellate court dismissed UBL’s appeal and allowed Seroy’s cross-appeal, leaving the company with an award exceeding Shs1.59 billion in damages,
Museveni backs Balaam, Nameere field inspections, urges officials to expose corruption
President Yoweri Museveni has defended field inspection tours by Ministers Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere, saying their direct engagement with citizens is helping expose corruption that has been shielded by government officials and sections of the elite. Museveni said concerns that the ministers could be “Kutomera”, or acting blindly by moving into
