Kampala, Uganda | URN | The industry has put the completion level of the export pipeline at close to 90 percent today, while pre-commissioning and commissioning testing phase (including hydro testing) exercises are ongoing to determine the facility’s readiness, according to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). These tests ensure …
Read More »Baby & Kids Expo East Africa 2026 set for May 16-17
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | “Care Before Crisis” will be the theme of this year’s Baby & Kids Expo East Africa 2026, set for 16–17 May at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo, Kampala. Organised by Kiara Events and partners, the expo aims to bring together families, caregivers and industry players around …
Read More »Brutal killing of radiographer sparks security fears in Mukono
Mukono, Uganda | URN | The brutal killing of a prominent radiographer in Mukono Municipality has sparked fear among residents of Bugoba Village in Goma Division, prompting urgent calls for security agencies to restore order. Peter Mubiru, a highly skilled and widely respected radiographer attached to several health facilities across Mukono, …
Read More »CNOOC conducts Kingfisher oilfield well control emergency drill
Kikuube, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited (CUL), in collaboration with its contractor CENERTECH and partner Infiniti Line International Limited, has conducted a well control emergency drill at the Kingfisher Oilfield, reaffirming a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and emergency preparedness. At the center of the drill is …
Read More »Mivumba hit with 30% tax as Parliament raises VAT threshold to Shs300m
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has considered and approved a raft of bills introducing or increasing taxes on various goods intended to raise revenue to fund government activities in the new financial year. The bills including the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, …
Read More »TESO LEADERS: The Sovereignty Bill offends East African unity
Soroti, Uganda | URN | A coalition of Civil Society Organizations, churches, and political actors from the Teso Sub Region has urged the government to withdraw the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. They warn that the Bill could fundamentally alter the constitutional order in Uganda, strip citizens of their power, …
Read More »Acholi leaders reject Sovereignty Bill over economic, rights concerns
Gulu, Uganda | URN | Leaders from civil society organisations (CSOs), and political circles in the Acholi sub-region have criticized the Protection and Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that it could undermine economic recovery in the sub-region. The leaders voiced their concerns on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement held in Gulu City …
Read More »Proposal to tie teacher pay to attendance sparks debate on supervision, welfare and systemic reform
Kampala, Uganda | URN | As the government prepares to overhaul teacher payment by linking pay more closely to days attended or lessons delivered, education experts and union leaders are urging a more thought-through approach. They warn that over-reliance on financial penalties risks demotivating teachers without addressing deeper structural problems. …
Read More »NWSC steps up action on illegal connections, system losses as Uganda pushes for universal water access
The utility is also reviewing its metering systems, which currently struggle to capture low-flow water usage, particularly during night-time consumption Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s national water utility is intensifying efforts to protect infrastructure, improve efficiency and sustain recent expansion gains, as it moves to address rising cases of …
Read More »FAO-China-Uganda agriculture project proves success of South-South cooperation
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | China’s transfer of skills and technologies is transforming agricultural production in Uganda, demonstrating how Global South countries can accelerate development through South-South cooperation, officials said here on Thursday. The remarks were made at a review workshop marking the completion of the third phase of the …
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