Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

Uganda’s coffee exporters have strengthened their foothold in the Asian market after securing new trade partnerships and branding collaborations at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025) in Shanghai. The Ugandan delegation, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), included exporters such as Meg Rai Coffee, Kwezi Coffee, Inspire Africa and Elgon Coffee. They showcased Uganda’s...

By John Barnes Ssentamu Over 1,000 athletes are set to storm Mbale Golf Course this Saturday for the 32nd National Cross Country Championships, marking the event’s first-ever edition in Mbale.The competition, organized by Uganda Athletics, will help select the national team for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, USA due January 10 2026. Top stars Jacob Kiplimo and Joshua...

By David Mwanje Bank of Uganda deputy governor Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has said the country’s long-term growth prospects depend on how effectively global leaders implement the Sevilla Commitment, the landmark agreement on sustainable financing adopted earlier this year. Prof. Nuwagaba referred to outcomes from the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville, Spain, from June 30 to July...

By David Mwanje The Bank of Uganda has maintained the Central Bank Rate at 9.75 percent in its November Monetary Policy Statement, signaling confidence in the country’s economic stability ahead of the 2026 general elections. Governor Michael Atingi-Ego said the economy remains stable, with inflation below the 5 percent target. Headline inflation dropped to 3.4 percent in October from 4.0 percent...

The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has urged Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in the Acholi sub-region to strengthen mobilization efforts ahead of the 2026 general elections, emphasizing the need for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to secure overwhelming support. The Minister made the remarks while closing a three-day capacity-building workshop for RDCs, RCCs, their deputies, RISOs, and DISOs in Gulu City. Babalanda called on the commissioners...

By David Mwanje MTN Uganda has announced a second interim dividend of Shs 10.5 per share, a 40 percent increase from the previous payout. The total dividend of Shs 235.1 billion will be paid on December 19, 2025, with the book closure set for December 1. The increase follows the company’s solid third-quarter results and continued growth in digital and financial...

By David Mwanje. At the All Africa Pension Summit 2025 held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego urged countries to use domestic savings to drive their economies. He said sound monetary policy is not just about numbers but about ensuring dignity and security in old age. Atingi-Ego explained that Uganda’s monetary policy, which targets inflation at...

By David Mwanje 73% of adults in Uganda are now accessing formal financial services, up from 66% in 2021. This was reveled by Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba during the Financial Inclusion Forum held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala. However, he cautioned that while access has improved, many Ugandans are not yet using these services in ways...

By David Mwanje. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved fresh financing worth €217 million to complete Uganda’s Busega–Mpigi Expressway, giving new momentum to one of the country’s most important transport projects. The expressway, stretching 27.3 kilometers from Busega in Kampala to Mpigi Town, is expected to cut travel time from two hours to under 45 minutes and ease...

President Museveni, on Friday, 7 November, 2025, met with Mr. Guang Cong, the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, at Mbale State Lodge, where the two leaders held in-depth discussions on regional security, the Nile River disputes, and broader geopolitical challenges affecting the Horn of Africa. Mr. Cong, who was appointed by UN Secretary-General António...