Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Museveni, on Friday, 7 November, 2025, met with Mr. Guang Cong, the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, at Mbale State Lodge, where the two leaders held in-depth discussions on regional security, the Nile River disputes, and broader geopolitical challenges affecting the Horn of Africa. Mr. Cong, who was appointed by UN Secretary-General António...

By Ngabo Amon FUFA has renewed Paul Put’s contract as Head Coach of the Uganda Cranes, extending his tenure until 2028. The move comes as Uganda prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations under the PAMOJA partnership. FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson said the extension ends weeks of speculation about the Cranes’ technical leadership. He noted that...

The Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, has called upon the people of Acholi Sub-region to vote overwhelmingly for President Museveni in the 2026 general elections, saying the region owes its peace and development to his leadership. “I’m sure the people of Acholi will give President Museveni over 80 percent or more. I don’t see any...

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba, received copies of letters of credence from H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Zwaidi, the Ambassador-designate of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Uganda, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador-designate Al Zwaidi delivered warm greetings and formally announced the decision of his...

By David Mwanje Uganda has launched a new Sustainable Finance Curriculum to guide banks and financial institutions in supporting environmentally friendly and inclusive development. The program was unveiled at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The curriculum was developed by aBi Finance Limited and the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), with support from the Royal Danish Embassy, Impact Fund...

By Shivan Ayebare Grace Villa, a home dedicated to rescuing, nurturing, and empowering girls, has officially broken ground for the construction of the Grace Villa Ubuntu Resource Center in Kabale Municipality. According to the founder and director, Ruth Kendegye Ndyabahika, a child psychologist, the idea to start Grace Villa was inspired by movies that showed the suffering of children in...

By Philp Aguta President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced a major nationwide fish farming initiative aimed at restoring wetlands, boosting irrigation, and increasing household incomes. Speaking during a campaign rally at the Serere District Headquarters on Monday, November 3, 2025, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer said the program will turn wetlands into productive zones for aquaculture while preserving...

By David Mwanje Victoria University’s rugby sevens side, the Sharks, have cemented their place as the team to beat after clinching a third straight Varsity 7s championship. They wrapped up the series with a 31–10 win over Uganda Martyrs University Nkozi in the final at Kyambogo University, finishing the season unbeaten and untouchable. The Sharks set the tone early with quick passing,...

By David Mwanje The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has taken a major step in tax modernization under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner for Tax Education, Myra Iris Ochwo. Her team has successfully launched a web-based system for filing Local Excise Duty (LED) returns, replacing the old Excel-based process that had troubled taxpayers for more than ten years. Introduced in November 2024,...

By David Mwanje Three days after a heated debate, Parliament has approved loans totaling over Shs 1.5 trillion to strengthen Uganda’s energy exports, improve domestic power lines, and upgrade key road networks. The decision has drawn both support and concern supporters point to the potential for jobs, better transport, and stable electricity, while critics warn of rising debt and undisclosed...