Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

At least nine people, including three children, have died following mudslides triggered by heavy rains in Eastern Uganda, according to the Uganda Red Cross Society. In Chesower, Bukwo District, a mudslide swept through a home, killing three children from one family. Red Cross volunteers are on the ground conducting rapid assessments and providing support to affected families. Access to the area...

By David Mwanje MTN Uganda has rolled out the third phase of its Change makers Initiative, committing Shs 500 million through the MTN Foundation to support 25 new community projects in education, health, water and environmental sustainability, and livelihoods. At the launch in Kampala, MTN Uganda’s Chief Marketing Officer, Sylvia ElSheikh, said the program backs practical, people-focused solutions. “The true value...

By David Mwanje Bank of Uganda Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego has received an A– in the 2025 Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards, placing him among Africa’s top-rated central bankers and ahead of his East African counterparts. Appointed in February 2025 after four years as deputy governor, Atingi-Ego has kept policy focused on stability and growth. Uganda’s economy is projected to expand by 6.5% this year, with private-sector lending recovering...

By David Mwanje Victoria University has awarded 100 fully funded Master’s scholarships in memory of the late Rajiv Ruparelia, the former Managing Director of the institution. The announcement was made during the university’s 9th graduation ceremony held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, where 2,029 students graduated with degrees, diplomas, and certificates under the theme “Shaping the Future: Innovation, Digitality, and Employability.” The...

By Dorcus Kimono President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Mr. Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Mr. Anguzu, who has been serving as Assistant DPP, replaces Justice Jane Frances Abodo, who was recently appointed Principal Judge. According to a communication from State House, issued by the Presidential Press Secretary Sandor Walusimbi, the President has forwarded Mr. Anguzu’s...

By David Mwanje United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda has placed financial literacy at the centre of its outreach, positioning money management skills as a practical tool for household resilience and long-term growth amid economic uncertainty. UBA Uganda Chief Financial Officer Wycliffe Kyonga said financial literacy is “the gateway to financial independence,” urging Ugandans to move from survival habits to deliberate...

By David Mwanje As digital fraud takes new forms, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has issued a stern warning over scammers exploiting its name to steal money and personal data from unsuspecting victims. In a public alert, IFAD cautioned that fraudsters often using fake emails, websites, or official-looking logos are falsely promising loans, grants, jobs, or procurement deals...

A delegation from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), led by Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki, today joined other BRICS capitals for the ceremonial signing of the Joint Statement of the Parliamentary Movement of the BRICS Capitals at the Moscow Parliamentary Centre in Russia. The Parliamentary Movement of the BRICS Capitals is being established as a new platform for direct engagement among major cities facing similar...

By David Mwanje With urban rents surging amid relentless inflation and a housing deficit, Ugandan city dwellers are locked in a high-stakes tug-of-war to absorb the hike or bolt to a bargain elsewhere? As forecasts showed 2025 October rent jumps at 8-12% in hotspots like Kampala, the math is merciless, but experts warn the real trap lies in relocation's sneaky...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s economy expanded by 6.3% in FY2024/25, outpacing the previous year’s 6.1% and signaling broad-based growth driven by agriculture and industrial activity, according to the Bank of Uganda’s State of the Economy Report for September 2025. Released via its official X/Twitter page, the report indicates that agriculture surged by 6.6% while industry grew by 7.0%, bolstered by...