Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

By David Mwanje Parliament has directed the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs to present an update next week on the delayed closure of the Kiteezi landfill and compensation of families affected by last year’s collapse. The directive followed a matter of national importance raised by East Kyadondo MP Muwada Nkunyingi, who questioned why government had not acted on earlier...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s advertising and creative professionals will converge in Kampala from November 10 to 15, 2025, for the Silverback Creative Week, a flagship industry event organized by the Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) in partnership with The Loeries. The week-long programme will feature competitions, workshops, and a grand awards gala under the theme “Elevating the Grind.” The program will open with the Young Silverback Competition from November 10 to...

By David Mwanje The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Uganda has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, aligning environmental conservation with Uganda’s economic agenda under the upcoming National Development Plan IV (NDP IV). The launch, held at the Protea Hotel Kampala, brought together government officials, development partners, and community leaders. WWF Uganda Country Director Ivan Tumuhimbise said the plan builds on the organization’s global expertise but responds...

By David Mwanje The Bank of Uganda has recorded strong investor interest in its latest Treasury Bonds auction, held on October 29 and settled on October 30, 2025. The auction, which reopened 3-year, 10-year, and 20-year bonds, attracted bids worth Shs 1.44 trillion against an offer of Shs 990 billion. The 3-year bond was the most sought after, posting a bid-to-cover ratio of 1.9, an indication of growing investor confidence...

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...