Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has partnered with Universal Multipurpose Enterprises Limited to expand access to mortgage financing and increase opportunities for Ugandans seeking to own homes amid a growing housing deficit. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August …
Read More »FIRST OIL: EACOP hosts Bank of Uganda Governor, Judiciary heads
Hoima, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Bank of Uganda Governor (BOU) Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has said the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is critical to Uganda’s macroeconomic outlook, noting that government revenue projections and export earnings are closely tied to the successful delivery of the country’s …
Read More »WHO defends Uganda’s early declaration of end to Ebola outbreak
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defended Uganda’s decision to declare the end of its Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak before completing the conventional 42-day waiting period, saying the country remained focused on the primary objective of halting transmission and protecting public health. Uganda discharged its last …
Read More »MPs pay tribute to Owori, raise alarm over urban crime
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament on Wednesday observed a minute of silence in honour of Uganda Cranes midfielder and SC Villa captain David Owori, who died after being attacked by suspected robbers in Kampala, as legislators called for stronger action to curb rising violent crime. Owori, 27, succumbed to …
Read More »MUSENERO: Oil wealth must drive industrial growth
Kampala, Uganda | URN | As Uganda moves closer to commercial oil production, Energy and Mineral Development Minister Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza has challenged the country to look beyond oil revenues and focus on using the sector to build industries, create jobs and transform the economy. Speaking at the Uganda …
Read More »Contractor to handover Kabalega International Airport by the end of October
Hoima, Uganda | URN | The contractor of Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District says the facility will be handed over to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) by the end of October, with works now 98 percent complete. The project contractor, a joint venture of Israeli-British firms Shikun & Binui …
Read More »Umeme share sheds 85% value ahead of loss announcement
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Umeme Limited’s shares have lost about 85 percent of their value since the electricity distributor handed over its concession to the government in March 2025, making the stock one of the worst-performing counters on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). …
Read More »Ghetto Kids’ World Cup moment tests Uganda’s ability to sell its culture
Kampala, Uganda | URN | For a dance troupe that emerged from the streets of Kampala’s Katanga neighbourhood, the FIFA World Cup 2026 final was an unlikely stage. But when the Ghetto Kids performed at the tournament’s halftime show alongside Shakira and Burna Boy, their story travelled far beyond Uganda. …
Read More »Huawei Uganda launches Makerere ICT recruitment drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies Uganda launched its latest campus recruitment programme, reiterating its commitment to nurturing local ICT talent and bridging the gap between academia and industry. The recruitment drive will take place on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the …
Read More »Otunnu says rift with Museveni persists despite backing for UN top job
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Olara Otunnu, Uganda’s candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, has acknowledged that his long-standing disagreements with President Yoweri Museveni remain unresolved, even as Museveni’s government throws its weight behind his campaign. Otunnu, who made his strongest bid for the UN’s top job in 1996 but lacked …
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