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Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo as authorities step up measures to prevent the further spread of Ebola into the country. The decision follows what health officials described as continued escalation of the Ebola outbreak in DRC, coupled with the risks posed by cross-border movements between the two countries. Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine,...

By Dorcus Kimono  Uganda has stepped up surveillance and preparedness measures following a confirmed Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with health authorities warning of a possible cross-border spread. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says it is closely monitoring the outbreak in Ituri Province and has activated regional coordination involving Uganda, South Sudan and the DRC. Preliminary...

By Samuel Ssenono  Félicien Kabuga, the Rwandan businessman accused of financing and fueling the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has died in detention in The Hague, Netherlands, while awaiting provisional release to a country willing to receive him. Kabuga died on Friday while hospitalized under the custody of the United Nations Detention Unit. Authorities in the Netherlands immediately opened the mandatory...

By Lawrence Kooko Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has defended its ongoing trade order enforcement operation, saying the exercise is already improving business compliance and boosting local revenue collection. Speaking to journalists in Kampala, KCCA Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki said the operation was introduced to restore order in the city, decongest business areas and improve the working environment for traders. The enforcement...

Uganda has stepped up efforts to grow exports and attract investment after participating in the 139th China Import and Export Fair, commonly known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, China. The five-day exhibition, held from 1 to 5 May 2026, brought together thousands of buyers, manufacturers and investors from across the world, giving Ugandan businesses an opportunity to market their...

By Juma Nsamba The Government has undertaken governance measures at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), removing the Board Chairperson and placing the Managing Director on forced leave. In a statement, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development said the actions follow a review of the company’s management. “The services of the Chairperson of the Board have been terminated, and the Managing...

By Samuel Ssenono The International Air Transport Association has issued a pointed message to African governments: treat aviation as core infrastructure, not a luxury. Speaking at the IATA Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, framed the sector as a long-term driver of economic growth rather than a quick source...

Eight laws assented to, covering health regulation, energy use, labour reforms and public sector changes President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight pieces of legislation, with the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026 among the key laws approved. The amendment strengthens protection of creative works, in a move expected to impact artists, producers and content distributors. Also assented to is...

By Sandra Kahunde The Bank of Uganda has recognised Pearl Bank for its performance under the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) and the Small Business Fund schemes. The recognition was announced at a workshop held on April 22, 2026 at Hotel Africana. The ACF, implemented jointly by Bank of Uganda and participating financial institutions, is aimed at increasing access to medium...

By Shivan Ayebare The Office of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) has stepped up enforcement of the mandatory declaration of income, assets and liabilities, engaging leaders in Kabale and Rubanda districts with three days left to the April 2026 deadline. The meeting brought together public officers to remind them of their legal obligation under the Leadership Code. Deputy Inspector General of...