Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

By Samuel Ssenono Uganda Airlines has returned its Airbus A330-800neo, registration 5X-NIL, to service. The aircraft operated its first flight to Dubai on April 17, 2026, after being grounded for several weeks. In a brief update, the airline said the return of 5X-NIL will boost capacity on its international routes and thanked customers and partners for their patience. The airline’s wide-body operations...

By Daniel Mugoya Phaneroo Ministries International has dismissed as baseless claims circulating on social media alleging a land dispute between the ministry and the Uganda Heart Institute. In a press statement issued on April 16, 2026, Phaneroo management said the allegations, reportedly advanced by several online commentators, are “defamatory” and based on misinformation. The ministry stated that it maintains a working relationship...

By Dorcus Kimono The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2030, setting ambitious targets to expand access to safe water, improve service delivery and strengthen operational efficiency across the country. The plan, anchored on the theme “Water for All for Health and Prosperity,” aligns with Uganda’s Vision 2040 and the Fourth National...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Uganda remains among the faster-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa, even as new global shocks begin to weigh on the region’s outlook, according to the latest International Monetary Fund report. The IMF notes that countries like Uganda were part of a strong 2025 performance, where regional growth hit about 4.5 percent, the fastest in over a decade, supported...

By Sharon Kyomugisha Uganda’s labour market remains heavily informal, with nearly nine in ten workers operating outside the formal economy, according to findings from the 2025 Labour Market Survey released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).  The report, presented at Statistics House in Kampala, gives a broad picture of employment trends, job creation, and workforce participation across the country, drawing...

New law targets foreign funding, political influence and online activity, with tough penalties proposed.  By Gloria Gwitabinji & Daniel Mugoya  Government has tabled the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, a proposed law that seeks to regulate individuals and organisations operating in the interest of foreign entities, with sweeping provisions on funding, political activity and policy influence. The Bill, published in the Uganda...

By John Barnes Ssentamu  Uganda is set to receive a boost in its healthcare sector following new commitments announced at the UK Global Health Summit 2026 in London. Ugandan diaspora doctor Nik Kotecha reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening paediatric services in Uganda, with a focus on expanding access to specialised care for children. The announcement was made alongside Rossella Miccio of Emergency...

By Gloria Gwitabinji Government has lined up a sweeping financing plan running into hundreds of billions of shillings to fast-track infrastructure, services and logistics ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with works already underway across key sectors. The latest update shows heavy spending focused on stadiums, roads, health facilities, aviation, hospitality and tournament operations, as Uganda moves...

By Deborah Namamonde & Steven Mutyaba The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum heard fresh testimony on Wednesday detailing how the accused moved through the Gaba Early Childhood Development Centre and interacted with staff shortly before four children were killed. The High Court Criminal Division, sitting in Gaba, continued taking evidence from prosecution witnesses, building a timeline from the suspect’s arrival at...

By Nasir Lubwama The government has assured the public that fuel supply across the country remains stable, with another shipment expected to boost national reserves.In a statement issued through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company, officials said a fuel vessel carrying 119 million litres is due to dock at Mombasa Port on...