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In a message released after his birthday, the Ugandan president links his personal horizon of 18 years to three pan-African goals: a common market, strategic security, and political rapprochement.
An online rumor claims that spraying perfume on the neck damages lymph nodes. Available data instead points to another well-known risk in dermatology: skin reactions to fragrances.
Traveling from Abuja with her collections, the Nigerian designer discovered that exhibiting, selling, and processing payments from one African country to another remains more complicated than simply walking the runway.
The Ugandan shilling has lost nearly 6% against the dollar since the beginning of September. To contain the pressure on the currency, the Bank of Uganda is raising the reserve requirement for commercial banks from 11% to 13.5% starting September 24.
Hundreds of PLU supporters protested outside the Turkish embassy in Kampala, demanding Fred Lumbuye’s return to Uganda. The Turkish mission was closed, and the legal status of the critic of the Turkish government remains uncertain.
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces have immediately suspended their military relations with Türkiye. Kampala cites unresolved disputes and has not set a timeline for resumption.
Patrice Motsepe has expressed confidence in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to host CAN 2027, while calling for an acceleration of preparations just nine months before the kick-off.
NSSF Uganda and several East African pension funds aim to raise approximately $300 million in anchor capital to finance infrastructure and real estate projects.
In Jinja, a festival launched on September 18 focuses on farms, tastings, and a cruise on the Nile to transform two agricultural cultures into a travel experience and opportunities for businesses.
The Kampala Storage Terminal will increase the storage capacity at the new site in Mpigi to 320 million liters. The nearly $310 million project is being developed by the Uganda National Oil Company.
Uganda Railways Corporation has transported 1,840 tonnes of steel plates from Mombasa to Tororo for the construction of the Devki steel factory. The $500 million site aims for an annual capacity of one million tonnes of steel.
Created by Ugandan designer Mushirah Rabaab Abdallah, “Layers of Life” transforms a cesarean illustration into volumes, colors, and tulle on the Miss World 2026 stage.
The REDD+ project funded by the Green Climate Fund aims to reach approximately 21,000 rural households in 17 Ugandan districts. The funding rewards verified emissions reductions of over eight million tons of CO2 equivalent achieved in 2016 and 2017.
The Ugandan government has selected 737 traders to receive a total of 20 billion shillings following the October 2025 floods in Kampala. Payments are set to begin after a final verification announced within two weeks.
The Ituka solar power plant, with a capacity of 24 MWp, has begun commercial operations in West Nile. The project is expected to produce nearly 54 GWh annually, supplying the grid with electricity equivalent to the consumption of over 192,000 households.
Commercial oil production is no longer expected before the end of the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This new delay pushes back anticipated revenues as the EACOP pipeline is 92.7% complete and debt servicing already weighs on public finances.
The Ugandan judiciary will begin reviewing 118 petitions stemming from the January 2026 general elections on Monday, September 14. One hundred seven challenge parliamentary results, while eleven concern local elections, with hearings scheduled until November 13.
The funeral of King Oyo concluded at the royal tombs of Karambi, where Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma performed the rite marking his accession to the throne.
The succession of King Oyo Nyimba has turned into a power struggle in Tooro. His mother and sister reject the choice of Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, claiming a will designates a son of the late monarch as the heir.
The Babiito royal clan named Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma on Wednesday, 9 September to succeed Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV as head of the traditional Tooro kingdom in western Uganda. A journalist at the public broadcaster UBC, he is yet to be enthroned according to the monarchy’s rites.
Uganda has announced its withdrawal from the Invictus Games, barely two months after joining the movement founded by Prince Harry. The head of the army, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, says he wants to avoid any initiative that could be perceived as contrary to King Charles III.
Nairobi and Kampala aim to harmonize agricultural standards, reduce trade barriers, and utilize the AfCFTA to enhance their regional exchanges.
The Ugandan government requested Parliament, on August 6, 2026, in Kampala, permission to borrow up to €207.77 million from Citibank and other financial institutions to upgrade 137 kilometers of roads in the eastern part of the country, a project aimed at improving the connection between Jinja, Kamuli, and Bukungu. The request, presented by Henry Musasizi, […]
East Africa is multiplying projects aimed at better leveraging its oil resources and limiting its dependence on imports of refined products. Between Tanga in Tanzania, Lamu in Kenya, and Hoima in Uganda, several energy corridors are emerging that could redefine regional oil flows. On August 6, Tanzania and Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding with […]
