Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed the boda boda fraternity in Busoga for preserving peace and promoting government programs in the sub-region. “Thank you for supporting the NRM and promoting our programs in your area,” he said. The President’s message was delivered today by the Special Presidential Assistant-Press and Mobilization also Deputy Press Secretary to H.E the President, Alhaji Faruk Kirunda...

By Samuel Ssenono African airlines are expected to post the strongest traffic growth in 2026 as global carriers count the cost of war-related disruptions in the Middle East and rising fuel prices. The latest outlook from the International Air Transport Association shows that Africa’s passenger demand is projected to grow by 10 percent, ahead of other regions, as some traffic is...

The Bank of Uganda has moved to push the country further into digital payments, announcing new over-the-counter cash withdrawal limits that will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Central Bank says the future of payments is digital, noting that most transactions in Uganda are already moving away from cash. According to the Bank, 93 out of every 100 shillings in...

By Samuel Ssenono The International Air Transport Association has launched a new passenger safety campaign warning travellers not to take cabin baggage during aircraft evacuations. The campaign, titled “Save a Life, Not a Bag,” urges passengers to follow crew instructions, leave all belongings behind and move quickly to the nearest usable exit during an emergency. IATA says the campaign is backed by...

By Hellen Barbra Gizamba Unfair Ebola travel restrictions have forced Uganda’s Rugby Cranes 7s out of the 2026 Rugby Africa Mauritius Sevens, despite the country reporting no local community spread of the disease.Uganda Rugby confirmed that the national sevens side will not take part in the tournament after Mauritius temporarily barred foreign nationals travelling from, transiting through, or who have...

By Hellen Barbra Gizamba Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has returned home to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu after being blocked from entering the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan arrived at Aden Adde International Airport on Wednesday, where he was received by senior government officials and supporters who turned up to show solidarity with the man many...

By Shivan Ayebare Parliament has approved government’s request to borrow up to UGX 735.7 billion for the second phase of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project. The money, to be borrowed from UKEF and Citi Bank, will finance the construction of 427 solar-powered irrigation systems across the country. Presenting the proposal, Minister of State for Finance Henry Musasizi said the project is...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Hajjat Amina Mukalazi has assumed office as the new Minister of State for Privatization and Investment. She takes over from Hon. Evelyn Anite, who handed over the office during a ceremony witnessed by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi. Mukalazi thanked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for entrusting her with the responsibility, saying she was...

Police at Kabalagala Division are investigating a robbery that took place at the Nsambya Traffic Lights along Ggaba Road in Kampala, where two people were reportedly attacked and robbed of cash shortly after withdrawing money from a forex bureau. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on 6...

Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the death of professional rugby player Sydney Gongodyo, who was allegedly killed by a mob during an incident that occurred on 5 June 2026. According to the Uganda Police Force, the suspects have been identified as Mugwiisa Obed and Owino Joseph, a security guard. Investigators say Mugwiisa was captured in video...