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By Shivan Ayebare The Government of Uganda has renewed its support for the African Coffee Park in Ntungamo District, as part of efforts to drive value addition, industrial growth and local brand development. The State Minister for Finance, Hon. Henry Musasizi, said government plans to allocate funding in the current financial year to support the facility and similar innovations seen...

By David Mwanje New figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics show poverty levels remain high across the country, despite ongoing government programmes. About 27 in every 100 Ugandans are living in poverty, translating to more than 12 million people, including 4.6 million children. Many still lack access to basic services such as healthcare, education, jobs and technology, especially in rural...

By David Mwanje The government will not launch new road projects in the 2026/27 financial year, shifting focus to completing ongoing works as funding constraints tighten. The Ministry of Works and Transport says only Shs 690.5 billion has been allocated for infrastructure projects, far below the Shs 2.3 trillion required, forcing a change in priorities. Appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure,...

By Gloria Gwitabinji Parliament has begun processing the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025 at second reading, a move that could reshape how medicines and health products are regulated in Uganda. The Bill proposes the creation of a central authority to oversee the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution and use of drugs and other health products. It also expands...

By Ngabo Amon Uganda is yet to meet key stadium requirements for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) flagging major operational and infrastructure gaps ahead of the tournament. A CAF assessment shows that as of February 2026, none of the proposed competition venues fully meets Category 4 standards, placing pressure on ongoing works...

New research from University of Oxford suggests that men who ejaculate more frequently may have better sperm quality, challenging long-standing advice around abstinence when trying to conceive. The study, published this week, finds that while abstaining from ejaculation can increase sperm count, it may also reduce sperm health. Researchers say sperm stored for longer periods inside the male reproductive system...

Attorney General directs halt to prosecutions under nullified provisions Government will not appeal the Constitutional Court decision that struck down key provisions of the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, and will instead return the law to Parliament for proper enactment. In a letter dated March 18, 2026, the Attorney General Kiryoowa Kiwanuka advised that no appeal should be pursued in the consolidated...

Applause filled the UN General Assembly hall as member states adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution, spearheaded by Ghana on behalf of the African Group, was backed by 123 countries. Argentina, Israel and the United States voted against, while 52 abstained.  Call for Justice and Reparations Presenting the resolution, Ghana’s President John Dramani...

By Samuel Ssenono Work-from-home, reduced speeds and fewer flights top immediate actions to ease pressure on diesel, jet fuel and LPG Governments, businesses and households are being urged to cut fuel consumption immediately, with remote work, lower driving speeds and reduced air travel identified as the fastest ways to ease pressure on strained global oil markets. The International Energy Agency (IEA)...

Uganda has stepped up efforts to attract tourists and investors from Northern Europe, hosting a tourism symposium in Copenhagen that brought together stakeholders from Uganda and the Nordic region. The Uganda–Danish/Nordic Tourism Symposium, held at the Scandic Spectrum Hotel on March 25, 2026, was organised by the Embassy of Uganda in Copenhagen. The event drew tourism players, investors and destination...