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By Juma Nsamba The Government has undertaken governance measures at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), removing the Board Chairperson and placing the Managing Director on forced leave. In a statement, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development said the actions follow a review of the company’s management. “The services of the Chairperson of the Board have been terminated, and the Managing...

By Samuel Ssenono The International Air Transport Association has issued a pointed message to African governments: treat aviation as core infrastructure, not a luxury. Speaking at the IATA Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, framed the sector as a long-term driver of economic growth rather than a quick source...

Eight laws assented to, covering health regulation, energy use, labour reforms and public sector changes President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight pieces of legislation, with the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026 among the key laws approved. The amendment strengthens protection of creative works, in a move expected to impact artists, producers and content distributors. Also assented to is...

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...