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By David Mwanje Uganda’s latest Auditor General’s report has renewed debate about public spending and service delivery, with civil society organisations calling for stronger fiscal discipline to protect key sectors such as health and education. The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group says rising public debt and domestic arrears are placing increasing pressure on government resources that fund services used by millions...

By David Mwanje The government is preparing to roll out a nationwide digital land registry to protect public land from illegal encroachment and increase revenue for public services. The initiative, led by the Uganda Land Commission, will create a digital record of all government-owned land across the country. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, the system will map land occupied by...

By David Mwanje Ugandan women in the creative industry have been urged to turn their talent into profitable businesses by combining creativity with sound financial management. The message was delivered by KCB Bank Uganda during Flower Land Fest 2026 held at Design Hub in Bugolobi, where designers, artists and small business owners gathered to showcase their work. Speaking at the event, the...

By David Mwanje Ugandan farmers growing coffee, cocoa, avocados and passion fruit could soon earn more from their harvests following renewed efforts to strengthen agricultural trade with the Netherlands. DFCU Bank on Thursday hosted leaders from the Netherlands–Uganda Trade and Investment Platform, the Dutch Embassy and Rabobank at its Nakasero headquarters in Kampala. The meeting focused on practical steps to expand...

Three-time world cross-country champion Jacob Kiplimo returned to the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon – the scene of his record-breaking performance five years ago – and triumphed in a world record of 57:20* at the World Athletics Platinum Label road race on Sunday (8). The Ugandan took 10 seconds off Yomif Kejelcha’s official world record for the distance. Before Kejelcha produced that mark...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recalled his final meeting with Tanzania’s founding leader Mwalimu Julius Nyerere during an address to East African leaders, using the memory of that “last supper” in Arusha to renew calls for African unity, economic integration and strategic security. Speaking at the 25th Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community Heads of State on 7 March 2026...

By Marieme-Sav SOW, Vice President for engagement and advocacy at TotalEnergies EP Africa Often, I am the only woman in the room - sometimes, the only African woman. This is not a complaint, but a statement of fact. It is my starting point, and it has offered me an unexpected advantage: being the only one sharpens your awareness. You notice what others overlook. Early in my career,...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored the role of education and skilling the girl child in empowering women and the entire society. According to the President, when the National Resistance Movement (NRM) came to power, it fought the suppression of women and other groups that faced marginalisation on account of cultural and historical factors. “We did this by guaranteeing education access...

By Kooko Lawrence East African Community Secretary-General Veronica Nduva has called for regional integration efforts to focus more on the needs of ordinary citizens ahead of the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State in Arusha. Speaking to journalists at the Arusha International Conference Centre, Nduva said the success of the regional bloc depends on how well its policies improve...

By Kooko Lawrence Police in the Kampala Metropolitan area have arrested a suspected robber accused of targeting bank customers using motorcycles and recovered UGX 21 million that had been stolen. The suspect, identified as Wagaba Hussen, 27, a resident of Kayunga in Wakiso District, was arrested following an attempted robbery in Najjera. According to ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer for...