Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has signed a landmark agreement with UK-based global infrastructure firm COLAS to kick-start the Kampala City Roads and Bridges Upgrading Project (KCRBUP) a major infrastructure initiative that will rehabilitate and upgrade over 118 roads across all five divisions of the city. The project worth Euros 250m, fully funded by UK Export Finance (UKEF), will...

By David Mwanje Kampala– Absa Bank Uganda unveiled a reinvigorated Absa Business Club on Wednesday, igniting a new era for the nation’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Launched in a vibrant ceremony at Kampala’s Serena Hotel, the revamped platform unites powerhouse partners Uganda Airlines, Grant Thornton Uganda, Prudential Uganda, DHL, and Enterprise Uganda to create a dynamic ecosystem for SME...

Uganda’s export ambitions under the Free Zones initiative are taking shape, with Afri Shamba Ventures emerging as the lead private sector player in operationalizing the facility launched by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on December 16, 2024. The zone, located near the Entebbe International Airport cargo section, is poised to become a Centre of Excellence for the export of fruits & vegetables, and coffee, including...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika Uganda Cranes legend Denis Onyango is back. Not between the sticks, but this time on the touchline. The former captain has temporarily joined the CHAN 2024 technical team to guide the goalkeepers during camp, bringing a wealth of experience and calm authority ahead of Uganda’s seventh appearance at the tournament. Onyango, fresh off his season with Mamelodi...

By David Mwanje KAMPALA— In a vibrant celebration of its 60th anniversary, Britam Holdings PLC has unveiled a new chapter in Uganda with the launch of Britam Life Assurance, a bold step to weave a safety net for families and institutions across the nation. Under the spirited banner of “We’ve Got Life,” Britam Life debuted its offerings, focusing initially on...

By David Mwanje In a decisive blow against corruption, Uganda’s Inspector General of Government (IGG), Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe, has thwarted a fraudulent attempt to siphon UGX13.355 billion from public coffers. The scam, centered on a land compensation claim in Sheema District, was uncovered in November 2024 following a whistleblower’s tip. The IGG’s intervention not only protected taxpayer money but...

By David Mwanje Since reclaiming Umeme’s assets on April 1, 2025, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has made remarkable progress in transforming the nation’s electricity sector. Under Managing Director Mwesigwa Paul, UEDCL is strengthening its workforce, ensuring financial stability, enhancing customer service, and improving network reliability to power Uganda’s future. UEDCL has filled 96% of its 2,712 staff positions,...

By David Mwanje First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, has inaugurated the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council and Assessment Boards at State House, Nakasero, marking a pivotal step in reforming Uganda’s vocational education system. The ceremony follows the enactment of the TVET Act 2025, a transformative framework aimed at aligning TVET with modern...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to increase funding for the Parish Development Model (PDM), with a focus on urban and town parishes where the population density and number of potential beneficiaries are significantly higher than in rural areas. Under the current framework, each parish receives UGX 100 million annually, intended to support 100 households with UGX 1 million...

By David Mwanje The Kenya Simbas clinched a thrilling 32-24 victory against the Uganda Rugby Cranes at Kampala’s Mandela National Stadium on July 8, 2025, securing their spot in the Rugby Africa Cup semifinals. This high-energy East African showdown, with a 2027 Rugby World Cup spot in Australia at stake, delivered fast-paced action, fierce tackles, and nail-biting moments that had...