Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Revenue Authority registered its first monthly fiscal surplus in six months after stronger-than-expected tax collections helped the government raise more money than it spent in June, according to the Ministry of Finance. Government operations ended the month with a fiscal surplus of about 517 …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has declared the last Saturday of every month as National Cleaning Day. The mandatory three-hour exercise will require all Ugandans to participate, with no vehicles allowed on the roads and all businesses closed during the period. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja announced the National …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On any given day, supermarkets across Kampala tell a story of changing consumer habits. Shopping trolleys move through busy aisles as families buy their weekly essentials, professionals pick up convenient meals after work, and students compare prices of snacks and household items. For years, imported …

Arua, Uganda | URN | Farmers across the Acholi sub-region have been urged to postpone planting for the second agricultural season as meteorologists warn that the ongoing dry spell is likely to persist until the end of August. There is fear that farmers may experience another harvest at risk after …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda is currently grappling with the classic development dilemma of how to lift millions out of poverty while safeguarding its rich natural heritage. A growing consensus is emerging among policymakers, economists, and conservationists arguing that assigning real monetary value to the country’s forests, wetlands, lakes, …

Adjumani, Uganda | URN | At exactly 5:25 PM, Rt. Hon. (Rtd) Gen. Moses Ali, the former Member of Parliament for Adjumani West Constituency, was finally laid to rest in Abiricaku Village, Adjumani District, four days after he passed away on Saturday last week. Thousands of mourners from across the …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has directed the government to conclude investigations into the whereabouts of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi before determining his application for a writ of habeas corpus seeking his production and unconditional release. In a ruling delivered …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda last week reaffirmed its commitment to advancing mobility, innovation and economic growth as the Platinum and Official Title Sponsor of the 2026 NCBA Auto Show, Uganda’s premier automotive exhibition. Held from 17–19 July 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds, this year’s edition marked …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Watu Uganda has reached a major milestone after financing one million devices through Watu Simu, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to smartphones and digital opportunities for Ugandans across the country. The milestone was celebrated at an event in Kampala on July 20 2026, …

Geneva | URN | Global hunger has declined for the third consecutive year, offering renewed hope that progress against food insecurity is possible. Yet for Uganda and the rest of Africa, the latest United Nations findings are a reminder that the continent continues to carry the heaviest burden of hunger despite …