Inside Shs 376.2 Billion U.S. Digital Health Infrastructure to Uganda
In a landmark ceremony at the Ministry of Health on March 31, the United States Government officially transferred over $100 million (Shs 376.2 billion) worth of digital health infrastructure to Uganda. The handover includes digital platforms, data systems, computing equipment, and key personnel to strengthen Uganda’s health security and national
Mountains of the Moon University Students Advance to Global Finals of the Huawei ICT Competition
Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) has achieved a significant milestone in technology and innovation, with its AgriChain Team (Uganda Innovation Team) emerging winners of the Regional Innovation Track at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026. The team will now represent Uganda at the Global Finals scheduled to take place in
UEDCL Records Shs1.71 Trillion Revenue After Power Distribution Takeover
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has reported a strong operational and financial rebound in its first year of managing the country’s electricity distribution network, posting Shs1.71 trillion in revenue as it stabilised a system inherited from private operators. The performance comes a year after government repossessed the electricity distribution
Roke Telkom Joins Frontline in Childhood Cancer Battle
Childhood cancer in Uganda is on, and every day counts. Stepping into the urgent fight, Roke Telkom has pledged in-kind media support worth over Shs 30 million to boost awareness ahead of the 4th Childhood Cancer Colour Run. Set for May 17, 2026, the annual run, themed “Behind Every Step,
KCB Bank Strengthens Uganda–China Trade Links with High-Level Investor Dinner
As Chinese investors tighten their grip on Uganda’s industrial landscape, accounting for 27.5 percent of investments and a projected US$1 billion pipeline KCB Bank Uganda is steadily positioning itself as a key facilitator of this deepening economic partnership. In a deliberate move to reinforce these ties, the bank last week
Court Orders Equity Bank to Pay Shs126.8m Over Botched Trade Deal
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Equity Bank to pay Shs126.8 million to Sanstar Bio-Polymers Limited for negligently releasing shipping documents without securing payment in a failed international trade transaction. The dispute stems from a 2016 deal in which Mukwano Industrial Suppliers Limited ordered 72 metric tonnes
Police Log Fewer Crimes in 2025 as Cases Fall by 10%
Uganda Police registered at least 196,405 criminal cases in 2025, marking a 10.2 per cent decline from the 218,715 cases recorded in 2024, according to the latest annual crime report. The report, released on Monday by Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba, points to a notable reduction in overall crime,
Emorimor Hails Rajiv Ruparelia Eye Camp as Teso’s Hidden Health Crisis Comes to Light
His Highness Paul Sande Emolot, the Emorimor (Paramount Chief) of the Iteso Cultural Union, has described eye disease as one of Teso Region’s most pressing yet overlooked health challenges, praising the Rajiv Ruparelia (RR) Free Eye Camp for bringing hope to thousands. The Emorimor made the remarks during a visit
New Sovereignty Bill Draws Comparisons to Previous NGO Funding Measures
Parliament is under renewed scrutiny following the introduction of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2025, legislation aimed at strengthening Uganda’s control over foreign influence and asserting national autonomy. Backed by members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus, the bill seeks to ensure that foreign resources and activities
Kabalye Police Training School Gets Solar Lighting Boost
Limited lighting has long been a challenge at the Police National Training School in Kabalye, affecting evening training sessions and posing security risks at Uganda’s largest police training facility. With thousands of recruits spread across the expansive campus, poor visibility after dark has constrained learning schedules and hindered effective supervision.
