Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

By John Barnes Ssentamu Ugandans living in Ireland have gained improved access to consular services following an outreach by the Uganda High Commission in the United Kingdom. A nine-member delegation led by High Commissioner Nimisha Madhvani travelled to Dublin to provide services directly to the diaspora. The team handled passport renewals, national ID registration and other consular services, removing the need for...

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia has officially received Battle Group 47 (XLVII) into the mission area, with commanders calling on the troops to remain vigilant, disciplined, and operationally ready throughout their deployment in Somalia. While addressing the incoming soldiers, Sector One Contingent Commander Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja urged...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today presided over the celebration of the International Labour Day at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School Grounds in Matale, Buikwe District, calling on Ugandans to focus on wealth creation as the pathway to sustainable employment. The celebrations were held under the theme: “Safeguarding Uganda’s Progress: Empowering the Workforce and Promoting Decent Work for Competitive Enterprise.” The President...

By Samuel Ssenono Girma Wake says he accepted the Uganda Airlines assignment after being repeatedly asked why he would take on such a challenge at this stage of his life, responding that the continent’s aviation journey is not complete and he could not step aside when called.“I have been asked, more than once in recent weeks, why at this stage...

Government officials have today (30th April 2026) conducted a joint visit to the Busia and Malaba border posts to assess and improve the efficiency of clearing fuel trucks for the importation and distribution of petroleum products into Uganda. The visit follows earlier high level engagements with key stakeholders, including a Cabinet meeting held on Monday, 27th April 2026, where the...

A total of 113 lawyers were enrolled as Advocates of the High Court during a ceremony held at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala. The enrolment was presided over by HW Beatrice Stella Atingu, Registrar in charge of Special Duties at the High Court, who represented the Acting Chief Registrar, HW Lamunu Pamella Ocaya. Delivering remarks on behalf of the...

Volunteers from the Uganda Red Cross Society – Kibaale Branch are on the ground supporting families affected by a tragic boat accident on River Nguse. The incident occurred as passengers were crossing from Kikube to Kagadi District. According to reports, three bodies have so far been recovered, while more than twenty people remain missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing...

A study by Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has found that Uganda’s 10-year tax holiday policy generates positive economic returns, despite ongoing concerns about its fiscal cost. The analysis shows that for every UGX 1 in revenue forgone, qualifying firms generate UGX 2.49 in benefits, while exporters yield UGX 1.85. The findings indicate that sectors such as manufacturing...

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa today represented the First Lady, Janet Museveni, at the 2026 Annual General Assembly of the UWESO, held at the Office of the President Conference Hall. Delivering her message to the National Executive Committee, partners, and stakeholders, Tayebwa shared reflections from the First Lady on UWESO’s remarkable four-decade journey. What began as a bold initiative by a...

President Museveni has clarified the intent of the Sovereignty Bill, saying the version he initiated was never meant to stop foreign direct investment, remittances, support to religious bodies or private money transfers.In a statement addressed to Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu, Museveni said he had noticed “a lot of orwaari” around the Bill, with claims that it would interfere with...