Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

By Taus Muganda Basajjabalaba Uganda’s decision to adopt collaborative procurement has been welcomed as a significant step toward improving efficiency in public spending. By consolidating the purchase of commonly used goods and services across government institutions, the reform aims to reduce costs, eliminate duplication, and secure better value for taxpayers’ money. These goals are both necessary and commendable. Public procurement accounts...

By Lydia Kyomukama A group of nations set to feature at the FIFA World Cup has rejected comments attributed to UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, who reportedly argued that the expanded tournament risks producing “uninteresting” games. In a joint statement, Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire said the remarks were...

Uganda will use the 2026 Africa Nations Cup UK to promote its tourism attractions to audiences in the United Kingdom and the African diaspora. The tournament, now in its 14th year, brings together African communities in Britain through football, culture and national representation. Uganda is among 15 African nations taking part in this year’s edition, with support from Uganda’s High...

By Samuel Ssenono A consortium comprising Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos has agreed to establish a joint venture aimed at developing one of Europe's largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production facilities. The project, named Rebound, will be located at the Port of Dunkirk in northern France and is expected to produce approximately 160,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel annually using...

By Lawrence Kooko Government plans to introduce a digital tracking system for Ugandans who travel abroad for work under the labour externalisation programme. State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Hon. Simon Mulongo, said the system is intended to help government know where Ugandan migrant workers are, how they are being treated, and how to reach them when they need...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika  Sixteen years after South Africa opened the 2010 World Cup against Mexico in a 1-1 draw at Soccer City, the two sides met again in another tournament opener, this time with Mexico as co-hosts. In 2026, Mexico turned the script around, beating Bafana Bafana 2-0 at a packed Mexico City Stadium on Thursday night. Backed by more...

By Sharon Kyomugisha Government has allocated Shs10.21 trillion to security, governance and rule of law institutions in the 2026/27 financial year, with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, police, prisons, intelligence services, immigration and justice institutions listed among the priority areas. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said the money will go towards continued modernisation, training and welfare of the UPDF, full equipping...

By Lubwama Nasir Government has allocated Shs2.26 trillion to agro-industrialisation in the 2026/27 Budget, with spending directed to research, irrigation, extension services, inputs, post-harvest handling, agro-processing, certification and market access. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi said agriculture remains central to Uganda’s economy because it employs millions of people, supplies raw materials to industry, supports exports and sustains rural livelihoods. He said...

By Sulphine Bonabana Government has allocated Shs2.07 trillion to energy development in the 2026/27 financial year, with focus on power generation, transmission, rural electrification and industrial power connections. According to the Budget Speech, the priority projects include commencement of the 380-megawatt Kiba hydro-electricity plant, a floating solar plant at Isimba, and 500 megawatts of utility-scale solar in the Elgon and Acholi...

By Hellen Barbra Gizamba Somali referee Omar Artan’s World Cup dream ended at the border, after he was not allowed to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Days later, UEFA has handed him one of European football’s biggest appointments. Artan has been selected to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, which will be played on August 12...