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By Samuel Ssenono There’s been a wave of reaction following the Uganda Airlines Johannesburg–Entebbe incident, driven largely by one question: how does a bird strike happen nearly 45 minutes into a flight, and why didn’t the aircraft turn back immediately? Both questions come down to how flight operations actually work. Uganda Airlines confirmed that flight UR713 returned to Johannesburg after a...

Uganda has received eight individuals transferred from the United States under a new bilateral arrangement that allows Kampala to examine protection requests for third-country nationals. The group arrived on April 1, 2026, following approval of their cases by a U.S. immigration judge. Authorities say their asylum and protection claims will now be processed in Uganda. The transfer follows a July 2025...

By Gloria Gwitabinji Parliament is scheduled to handle a packed legislative agenda on Wednesday, April 1, with tax amendment bills, the national budget estimates and several major pieces of legislation lined up for consideration. According to the order paper for the Fifth Sitting of the Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 11th Parliament, the House will begin at...

The Government has moved to calm fears over possible fuel shortages, saying Uganda’s petroleum supply remains stable despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint statement issued on March 30, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company said the country’s fuel stocks and inland...

By Samuel Ssenono dfcu Limited grew profit after tax to UGX 81.5 billion in 2025, up from UGX 75.1 billion, as the bank expanded income and deposits despite tighter liquidity and high funding costs across the economy. Total income rose 16 percent to UGX 526 billion, driven largely by a 20 percent jump in non-funded income to UGX 108 billion, pointing...

The Embassy of Uganda in Beijing is participating in the Tourism Plus Expo currently underway in Shanghai, using the platform to market the country’s tourism potential and deepen ties with China and other global partners. The three-day event, running from March 29 to 31, has attracted tourism stakeholders from around the world, with Uganda presenting a dedicated exhibition booth designed...

By Shivan Ayebare. As the cost of living tightens and household incomes come under pressure, members of Kihanga Mparo SACCO have been urged to prioritise savings, investment and disciplined borrowing to stay afloat and grow their incomes. The call came during the SACCO’s 20th Annual General Meeting held at its head office in Mparo, Rukiga District, under the theme “Securing...

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,...