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The Uganda People’s Defence Forces has defended its military presence in South Sudan, saying the operation is lawful and has played a key role in stabilizing the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs said the current deployment of Ugandan troops in South Sudan was carried out at the invitation of the South...

A bell ringing ceremony at the Nairobi Securities Exchange marked the start of public trading for shares of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) following its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The ceremony was presided over by Kenya’s President William Ruto and marked the formal listing of one of East Africa’s key energy infrastructure companies on the stock exchange. During the event it was...

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has chaired the inaugural meeting of the MK Fund and its first Board of Trustees session held in Fort Portal. Gen Muhoozi said the MK Fund will complement existing government programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and focus on segments of society that remain vulnerable, particularly urban youth. The CDF, who...

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces Military Police Brigade, working with the Uganda Police Force, has launched a joint operation to enforce traffic regulations and curb illegal activities on roads in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. According to a statement issued by Chris Magezi, the operation started on Monday, March 9, with security teams mounting checkpoints across major roads in and around...

By Samuel Ssenono The aviation industry recorded another strong year for safety in 2025, even as a small number of fatal accidents pushed up global deaths, according to the latest safety report released by the International Air Transport Association. The report shows the global all-accident rate improved to 1.32 accidents per million flights in 2025, equivalent to one accident in...

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...