Beyond Protocol: Rwabwogo Applauds Semivolos for Hands-On Diplomacy
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), Odrek Rwabwogo, has hailed outgoing Russian Ambassador Vladlen Semivolos as more than just a diplomat, describing him as a trusted ally in advancing Uganda’s export ambitions. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Rwabwogo praised Semivolos
Inside Trump, Museveni and Bobi Wine’s ‘Zoom Meeting’ Over Uganda’s Political Dispute
In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly chaired a high-level virtual meeting between President-elect Yoweri Museveni and opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in an attempt to resolve Uganda’s ongoing political tensions. The alleged meeting comes two weeks after Bobi Wine reportedly
Uganda’s Pharmaceutical Body Pushes for Compliance in Pharmacist Registration
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) has called on scientists who meet the minimum requirements for registration as pharmacists in Uganda to apply for membership and formal registration. PSU is the national professional body for pharmacists, established under the Pharmacy and Drugs Act. It is governed by a Council mandated
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,
