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By Sandra Kahunde The Bank of Uganda has recognised Pearl Bank for its performance under the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) and the Small Business Fund schemes. The recognition was announced at a workshop held on April 22, 2026 at Hotel Africana. The ACF, implemented jointly by Bank of Uganda and participating financial institutions, is aimed at increasing access to medium...

By Shivan Ayebare The Office of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) has stepped up enforcement of the mandatory declaration of income, assets and liabilities, engaging leaders in Kabale and Rubanda districts with three days left to the April 2026 deadline. The meeting brought together public officers to remind them of their legal obligation under the Leadership Code. Deputy Inspector General of...

By Samuel Ssenono Pressure is building in the global aviation fuel market, with airlines warning of tightening Jet A-1 supply and rising ATF costs threatening network stability across key regions. The Federation of Indian Airlines has written to civil aviation authorities warning that current pricing and supply conditions are making airline operations increasingly difficult to sustain. Carriers say both domestic and...

By Robert Onyango The government has clarified that enforcement of the trade order will continue across the country, following concerns that had earlier led to reports of a suspension. Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre, Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi said Cabinet resolved that the implementation of the trade order should proceed as planned, with adjustments to strengthen...

By Nasir Lubwama The United Arab Emirates will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+) on May 1, 2026, ending nearly six decades of membership and signaling a new direction for its energy strategy. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said the decision follows a comprehensive review of the country’s production policies, current and future capacity,...

By John Barnes Ssentamu Jacob Kiplimo delivered a standout performance, breaking his national record to finish third at the 2026 London Marathon in 2:00:28. The Ugandan long-distance runner improved on his previous mark of 2:03:37, securing a podium place in a highly competitive men’s elite race. Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe won the race in historic fashion, clocking 1:59:30 to set a new world...

By Mwanje Gideon Looking at the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, it is clear that we are attempting to catch both “big and small flies” in one legislative net. The bill is overly broad and risks strangling our economy, scaring away vital investment, and punishing the average Ugandan for the simple act of earning a living. The problem stems from the dust...

By Samuel Ssenono  H.E. Robie Kakonge, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uganda to the United States, has met Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of efforts to strengthen sports links and promote Ugandan talent. The meeting, held alongside officials from the Phoenix Suns, comes as the team competes in the 2026 NBA playoffs. The...

By Gloria Gwitabinji Parliament has scheduled joint committee meetings to consider the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The Bill was read for the first time on April 15 and referred by the Speaker to a joint committee comprising the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs and the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs for scrutiny. According to a notice from the...

Government has granted an official burial to former Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Monica Ntege Azuba. The announcement was made by the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, who said the National Organising Committee is meeting the family to organise the burial. Hon. Azuba served as Minister of Works and Transport from 2016 to 2019, a period during which government...