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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...

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has issued a directive requiring all individuals operating in unauthorized trading areas including roads, walkways, taxi parks and other non-gazetted spaces to vacate within seven (7) days from October 24, 2025. The enforcement, which will begin on Friday, 31st October 2025, will commence in the Central Business District, starting with Ben Kiwanuka Street, Luwuum Street, Nasser...

By Charlotte Amuge & Juma Nsamba Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming its energy and extractives sectors into major engines of industrialisation, job creation, and export-led growth under the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV) and the Ten-Fold Growth Strategy. Senior government officials said Uganda is entering a new phase where natural resources must deliver tangible socio-economic value through structured...

By Juma Nsamba. Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) president, Eddy Kenzo, has called on members of the federation and its SACCO to remain calm and united in the face of what he describes as online campaigns aimed at creating division and doubt within the music industry. In a statement issued through the UNMF Secretariat, Kenzo said recent propaganda circulating on...

President Museveni has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road crash that claimed 46 lives and left several others injured along the Kampala–Gulu Highway in the early hours of 22nd October 2025. In his condolence message, the President extended sympathies to the bereaved families and directed the State House Comptroller to provide Shs 5 million to each bereaved family and Shs 1 million to each injured victim. The accident...

By John Barnes Ssentamu. The Uganda Table Tennis Association has wrapped up one of its busiest periods with outstanding performances by its athletes in Tunisia and the United Kingdom. In Tunisia, during the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Seniors Championship, Uganda secured two medals a bronze in the women’s doubles by Jemimah Nakawala and Parvin Judith Nangonzi, and a...

By John Barnes Ssentamu Uganda’s women’s pool team reaffirmed their dominance on the African stage, walloping aside Namibia 13–1 to retain the Ultimate African Pool Championship title at eBundu Lodge in Mpumalanga, South Africa The Ugandan ladies, who fielded two teams in the main draw, were dominant throughout the tournament.In the singles, 2022 African champion Rukia Naiga produced a...