Coca-Cola Beverages Powers Uganda Athletics Centenary Celebration as Official Hydration Partner
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) proudly served as the official hydration partner for Uganda Athletics’ landmark event, “100 Years of Excellence and Dedication to Sports.” Held on Saturday, 7th June 2025, at Mandela National Stadium, the centenary celebration marked a historic milestone—commemorating a century of organised athletics in Uganda. The event
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
TotalEnergies, SLB Enhance Oil and Gas Training at Makerere, Kyambogo, and Nkumba Universities
TotalEnergies EP Uganda and SLB have strengthened Uganda’s oil and gas education sector by donating specialized software and computer hardware to three universities; Makerere, Kyambogo, and Nkumba—in a strategic effort to enhance oil and gas training curricula. The support aims to build institutional capacity and produce graduates with relevant technical
MP Muloni Launches Re-Election Campaign for NRM Flag in Bulambuli
Bulambuli District Woman Member of Parliament, Eng. Irene Nafuna Muloni, has officially launched her re-election campaign ahead of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries set for July 16, 2025. The launch event, held in Muyembe Town Council, drew enthusiastic crowds as supporters and NRM leaders gathered to endorse her candidacy
EU Grants Shs 16.4 billion towards Refugees crisis
The Uganda Cash Consortium (UCC), led by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in partnership with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), has received an additional €4 million (Shs 16.4 billion)from the European Union (EU) to extend its cash-based support to vulnerable refugees and host communities across 13 settlements in Uganda. This
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
