Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has this afternoon returned home following a two-day working visit to the Republic of Kenya.  During the visit, President Museveni held talks with his Kenyan counterpart, H.E William Ruto.  The two leaders engaged in bilateral discussions aimed at enhancing trade, regional cooperation and economic integration between the two neighbouring countries. They also discussed a wide range of issues,...

In a show of Uganda’s growing appeal as a top destination for international investors, Col. Edith Nakalema, the Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, warmly welcomed the top management of Japanese automobile dealer Yoshino Motors to Uganda, as the company explores opportunities for further expansion in the East African country. Yoshino specialises...

As the hearing of petitions arising from the NRM primaries proceeds into its second day, the NRM Director of Legal Services, Counsel Enoch Barata, has disclosed that over 15 petitioners have so far retracted their cases, with more than 120 petitions processed to date. “We are experiencing a seamless flow of activities here. As of today, 120 petitions have been...

The Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall in Lagos, Nigeria has continued to be a good hunting ground for Uganda, following a near-perfect display by all six players in the Under-15 singles category at the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships. 'Sir' Joseph Sebatindira started the day off with splendid displays in group 1 that he finished atop after beating Cameroonian...

Kenya and Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening tourism diplomacy, paving the way for seamless travel experiences across East Africa. The renewed efforts are expected to accelerate cross-border tourism and stimulate shared economic growth for both nations. Kenya recorded over 225,000 Ugandan tourist arrivals in 2024, a figure projected to reach 300,000 by the end of this year, highlighting...

By David Mwanje I&M Bank Uganda gathered Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) at the opulent Kampala Serena Hotel. The breakfast meeting pulsed with promise as entrepreneurs absorbed the launch of the “Tukikube ne I&M Bank” campaign a bold move to bridge the financial literacy gap stunting SME growth. A YouTube podcast series would share stories of businesses thriving with I&M’s...

Presidents Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and William Ruto of Kenya have signed new bilateral agreements, elevating the total number of trade and cooperation agreements between the two nations to 25.  The new agreements cover diverse sectors, including tourism, property rights, fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, and transport, emphasising a shared commitment to strengthen economic ties and promote regional cooperation. The Memoranda of...

A transformative moment in African football is taking shape as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania gear up to host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Embracing the shared motto “Pamoja” – the Swahili term for Together – 19 national teams will compete in a tournament exclusively reserved for players active in their domestic leagues. Preparations are in full swing, and...

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in collaboration with UN Habitat, has successfully obtained and launched a $1 million grant project from the Government of Japan aimed at stabilizing and mitigating hazards in the high-risk zones of the Kiteezi landfill, as KCCA continues formal processes to identify a suitable contractor for the site’s full decommissioning. Following the August 2024 garbage...

Uganda’s Under-15 girls’ table tennis team delivered a thrilling and historic performance to clinch Gold after edging Tunisia in a dramatic final at the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships, held at the Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall in Lagos, Nigeria. The contest began with Patience Anyango falling 3-0 (13-11, 11-9, 11-7) to Saidi Ella, putting Tunisia in the...