Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the National Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has today rallied residents of Kalangala District to support Ms. Idah Nabayiga, the NRM flag bearer for the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament seat in the forthcoming by-election.  The Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament seat fell vacant following the death of the...

This interview was held on June 18th, 2026, at the ProteaHotel Kampala, one day prior to the official grand launch of theConstruction & Infrastructure Cost Consultants and Quantity Surveyors of Uganda (CICCQSU). Wadulo Arnold Mark sat down with Victor Odongo, a veteran professional with 36 years of experience and the Chairperson of the association, to discuss the evolution of the profession and the strategic necessity of this new body. Wadulo Arnold...

The Uganda Embassy in Ankara, in collaboration with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, and select Ugandan Tour and Travel companies, organised the Explore Uganda Tourism Roadshows in Gaziantep, on 16 June 2026 and Istanbul on 18 June 2026.  The events are part of Uganda’s efforts to establish itself as a leading tourism destination...

By Sarah Natoolo Japanese brewer Asahi Group Holdings is moving into East Africa through a $2.3 billion deal that will see it take indirect control of East African Breweries Plc, ending Diageo’s long-held controlling position in one of the region’s most established beverage businesses. The transaction gives Asahi control of Diageo’s 65 percent stake in EABL, whose operations stretch across Kenya,...

By Samuel Ssenono Boeing has opened an advanced technical training programme in Lagos for Nigerian airline engineers, in a move aimed at strengthening aircraft maintenance, safety and operational reliability in one of Africa’s busiest aviation markets. The training, which runs from June 16 to July 29, brings together 16 engineers from United Nigeria Airlines and ValueJet. The engineers will receive Boeing...

Uganda has opened a fresh push for tourism and investment partnerships in China, with the country’s embassy in Beijing hosting the “Pearl of Africa: Uganda–Hangzhou Tourism and Investment Conference” in Hangzhou. The conference, held on June 17, 2026, at WTC Narada Hotel, brought together Ugandan officials, Chinese government representatives, investors, tourism operators and business leaders to explore opportunities in tourism,...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark KAMPALA — As Africa’s e-mobility sector accelerates, the continent finds itself at a crossroads. As of May 2025, there are at least 30,000 active electric vehicles (EVs) across the continent, with electric two-wheelers growing at a staggering 38% year-over-year. However, industry analysts warn that without binding legislative frameworks, this momentum could stall. Current projections suggest that rolling...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark DFCU Bank is positioning itself as the primary financial "partner of choice" for Uganda’s international schools by launching a specialized strategy to address the sector's unique capital requirements and operational hurdles. Through "sector specialization," the bank aims to move beyond traditional lending to understand the specific needs of educational institutions. Addressing Sector Challenges International schools face significant hurdles,...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today welcomed a proposal for a Regional Farm Service Centre Initiative aimed at addressing challenges in Uganda’s agricultural sector, particularly the growing concern of counterfeit agro inputs. The President made the remarks while meeting a delegation from South Africa led by Mr. Andile Ramaphosa at State Lodge, Nakasero. The delegation presented a proposal for a tripartite...

Ugandan events promoter Stuart Itambuza, popularly known as Fame Mukisa, is steadily establishing himself as a key figure in Uganda's diaspora entertainment scene in Europe. The 27-year-old, who studied at Iganga High School before relocating abroad, has built a growing reputation through FAME EVENTS NL, an entertainment brand that organizes events for Ugandans living across Europe. His latest milestone comes as...