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By Samuel Ssenono Work-from-home, reduced speeds and fewer flights top immediate actions to ease pressure on diesel, jet fuel and LPG Governments, businesses and households are being urged to cut fuel consumption immediately, with remote work, lower driving speeds and reduced air travel identified as the fastest ways to ease pressure on strained global oil markets. The International Energy Agency (IEA)...

Uganda has stepped up efforts to attract tourists and investors from Northern Europe, hosting a tourism symposium in Copenhagen that brought together stakeholders from Uganda and the Nordic region. The Uganda–Danish/Nordic Tourism Symposium, held at the Scandic Spectrum Hotel on March 25, 2026, was organised by the Embassy of Uganda in Copenhagen. The event drew tourism players, investors and destination...

Aircraft shortages and engine delays shrink network as demand holds steady. By Samuel Ssenono  Kenya Airways returned to loss in 2025 after global aircraft and engine shortages reduced capacity across its network, cutting traffic and revenue despite steady demand for air travel. The airline reported revenue of KShs 161.5 billion, about US$1.25 billion, down from KShs 188.5 billion, or US$1.46 billion, in 2024....

By David Mwanje Stanbic Uganda Holdings has declared a Shs360 billion dividend following strong results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The results come as Franchise Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga exits, while Mumba Kalifungwa completes his first year at the helm of Stanbic Bank Uganda. Uganda’s economy grew by 6.3% in 2025, up from 6.0% the previous year. Inflation averaged 3.6%,...

By Grace Obbo Across many Ugandan workplaces, a quiet crisis is unfolding. It is not loud or dramatic, but it is deeply felt. Young employees are increasingly struggling with toxic work environments that affect their mental health, dignity, and sense of purpose. Many of these workplaces are shaped by rigid management styles that fail to connect with a changing workforce. Instead...

By Samuel Ssenono Uganda’s rapid expansion of internet and telecom services has, in recent years, come with a visible downside. Across Kampala and other urban centres, multiple telecom operators have installed separate fibre lines, often mounting them on their own utility poles along the same streets. The result has been a tangle of cables, congested corridors, and in some areas,...

Senegal have been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board ruled that the team forfeited the match, awarding a 3–0 victory to Morocco. The decision follows an appeal lodged by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), challenging an earlier ruling by CAF’s Disciplinary Board. In its judgment, the Appeal...

FIFA has named YouTube as a Preferred Platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a move expected to widen global access to the tournament and reshape how fans follow the competition. Under the agreement, FIFA and its official media partners will use YouTube to deliver a range of content, including extended match highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, short-form videos and on-demand...

The Catholic Bishops of Uganda, through their umbrella body the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), are scheduled to travel to Rome on Sunday, 15 March, for the traditional ad limina apostolorum visit, a key moment in the life of the Catholic Church. In an interview with Vatican News, Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok of Lira Diocese, who also serves as Vice Chairman...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalizes the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals. This results in faster document sharing, improved safety, and a significant reduction in...