Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised retired Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo for his distinguished service to Uganda, citing his integrity in public service, contribution to strengthening the judiciary and efforts to promote unity in Northern Uganda. The President made the remarks while attending a homecoming ceremony held in honour of the former Chief Justice at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu...

By Nasir Lubwama Uganda has registered a sharp rise in the number of learners sitting national examinations, with the latest results showing improvements in several key subjects even as educators warn about persistent weaknesses in analytical and practical skills among candidates. Data released by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) indicates that both the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and...

Bank of Uganda has donated 17 patient monitors worth Shs250 million to strengthen maternal and post-operation care in health facilities across several districts. The equipment was handed over by Bank Secretary Susan Kanyemibwa to the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine in Kampala. The monitors will be deployed to facilities in Soroti, Karenga, Omoro, Buvuma, Buyende, Wakiso, Nabilatuk, Sironko,...

By Samuel Ssenono Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egyptian firm Orascom Construction Company to carry out a feasibility study for a possible Light Rail Transit (LRT) or monorail system in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. The signing was witnessed by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala. The agreement was signed on behalf of the...

By David Mwanje A new financing partnership is opening access to credit for women entrepreneurs investing in environmentally friendly businesses in Uganda. Finance Trust Bank has partnered with Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) to launch a loan guarantee facility aimed at supporting women-led green enterprises. The facility cuts collateral requirements to about half the value of the loan, easing one of the...

By Samuel Ssenono MTN Uganda closed 2025 with another year of solid growth, driven increasingly by internet usage and mobile financial services as the telecom operator continues to evolve from a traditional voice network into a digital services platform. The company reported total revenue of Ush3.6 trillion for the year ended December 2025, up 13.6 percent from Ush3.17 trillion in 2024....

By Kooko Lawrence Malaria prevalence among Ugandan children has increased significantly, according to the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey 2024–2025. The survey, conducted between November 2024 and February 2025, found that parasite prevalence among children aged six to 59 months now stands at about 21 percent, up from 9 percent recorded in 2018–2019. The findings also show sharp regional differences. Lango sub-region...

By David Mwanje The Enterprise Cup returns to Uganda with Muteesa II Royal Stadium, Wankulukuku, set to host the quarterfinals on March 21. It will be the first time in more than two decades that Uganda stages this stage of the historic regional club tournament. First played in 1930, the Enterprise Cup remains one of East Africa’s oldest rugby competitions, bringing...

Uganda’s push to deploy the malaria vaccine has taken on new urgency following fresh evidence that malaria infections among children are rising again across large parts of the country. Findings from the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey (UMIS) 2024–2025 show that about 21 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months tested positive for malaria, a sharp increase from 9 percent recorded in the 2018–2019...

By David Mwanje The government has called on manufacturers to take a leading role in driving Uganda’s ambitious economic transformation plan aimed at growing the economy to 500 billion dollars by 2040. Speaking at the third Annual Pre Budget Breakfast Dialogue at Silver Springs Hotel, State Minister for Trade David Bahati said the manufacturing sector will be central to the country’s...