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By Samuel Ssenono Ethiopian Airlines has firmed up options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, converting commitments from its 2023 order into confirmed aircraft. The additional 787-9s will support long-haul network growth out of Addis Ababa, adding lift on intercontinental sectors and increasing available belly cargo capacity on key trade lanes. Group CEO Mesfin Tasew says the conversion strengthens the airline’s fleet...

By Sharon Kyomugisha Apple has announced a leadership transition that will see Tim Cook step down as chief executive officer and take up the role of executive chairman, with John Ternus set to become CEO effective September 1, 2026. The decision was approved unanimously by the board and follows a long running succession plan. Cook will remain in charge through...

By Lawrence Kooko The Uganda Police Force has raised concern over a spike in student unrest and violence in schools, following recent strikes in Kumi and Kiruhura districts that left property destroyed. Speaking at the weekly security briefing in Naguru, police spokesperson Kituma Rusoke said the incidents point to indiscipline and weak communication between students and school authorities. Police say one of...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga The Bank of Uganda has started buying gold from local miners under a new three year pilot programme aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign exchange reserves. Test purchases began on April 17, with the central bank now entering the domestic gold market as a direct buyer. Under the arrangement, the Bank will purchase gold from licensed and prequalified...

By Lawrence Kooko The Electoral Commission has outlined the process to fill the Kalangala District Woman MP seat following the death of Hon. Hellen Nakimuli. Nakimuli died in Kampala after complications from a surgical procedure. EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama extended condolences to her family and the people of Kalangala, describing her death as a loss to the country. Nakimuli, a member of...

By Samuel Ssenono Traffic through Entebbe International Airport eased on the international segment in the first quarter of 2026, with passenger throughput and cargo volumes declining year on year, while transit traffic and domestic operations recorded strong gains. Data from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority shows international arrivals fell to 239,850 in the January to March period, down 7.9 percent...

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...