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The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has intensified sensitization of importers, clearing agents and other stakeholders in Uganda on its new Imports Electronic Portal (E-Portal), a digital platform designed to simplify and speed up the imports inspection and clearance process. The engagements held in Busia, Malaba, Mbale and Jinja brought together stakeholders in the imports and clearance fraternity and...

The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has urged troops to maintain discipline, professionalism and continuous training as the Division works to consolidate peace and security across its area of responsibility. Hyeroba made the call during his first official baraza with officers and troops at the Division Headquarters in Moroto. He...

By Samuel Ssenono Aliko Dangote has opened the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to public investors in what the group says will be the largest initial public offering in Africa’s history. The offer is targeting just over ₦2 trillion (about UGX 5.7 trillion), with shares priced at ₦525 each. Investors can subscribe for a minimum of 10 shares, putting the lowest entry point...

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on global investors to consider Uganda as an attractive investment destination, citing the country’s peace, security and government incentives as key enablers of business. Nabbanja made the appeal during a panel discussion at the opening of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Summit in Dubai, where she addressed investors and business leaders from around the...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Football stakeholders have called for increased investment, stronger governance and better talent development as Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania prepare to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The call was made at the Football Governance and Business Summit, which brought together sports administrators, athletes, referees and other stakeholders to discuss the future of football in the region. Milton...

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) today announced the appointment of Vitol to market the Government of Uganda and UNOC’s allocation of Pearl Sweet and confirmed that Uganda’s newly named crude will be available for export from early 2027. The twin announcement marks a major commercial milestone in Uganda’s entry into the global oil market. Vitol will bring its international...

By Lawrence Kooko The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has signed Memoranda of Understanding with the cultural institutions of Samia Bugwe and Tieng Adhola to improve the collection and use of statistics for planning and development.The agreements will allow UBOS to work with the two institutions to collect, manage and share information generated from their communities.Speaking at the signing ceremony,...

Boeing forecasts 1,165 new aircraft for African airlines, with intra-African and Middle East traffic expected to drive much of the growth. By Samuel Ssenono Africa will need nearly 1,200 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades as passenger traffic grows at one of the fastest rates in the world, according to Boeing’s 2026 Commercial Market Outlook.The manufacturer forecasts that Africa’s...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today received the body of His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at Entebbe International Airport, paying tribute to the fallen Tooro monarch as a good person and leader whose death has deeply saddened the nation. The aircraft carrying King Oyo’s body arrived at the VIP Terminal at exactly 12:00 noon for a solemn...

The Board of Directors of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda informs stakeholders that the Honourable Minister of Energy and Mineral Development communicated the approval of the appointment of a new Executive Director for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU).   The Executive Director-designate succeeds Mr. Ernest Rubondo, whose second term of office concluded on 31st August 2026. The Honourable Minister...