Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

The Government has postponed this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations, a major annual religious and national event held on June 3 in honour of the Uganda Martyrs.  This follows heightened public health concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in neighbouring eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  The decision was reached after consultations between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Epidemic Response Task...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today expressed Uganda’s support for a proposed regional oil refinery project following talks with Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote on strengthening East Africa’s energy and industrial cooperation. During the meeting held at State Lodge Nakasero, President Museveni said Uganda was ready to support the establishment of a large regional refinery in East Africa as part...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and Starlink. The event which took place at State House,Entebbe, marks a key milestone that clears the way for the commencement of Starlink operations in Uganda. The agreement was signed by the Executive Director of UCC, Mr....

By Wadulo Arnold Mark On May 11, 2026, under the watchful eyes of President Yoweri Museveni and President Félix Tshisekedi, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Agence Nationale de Promotion des Exportations (ANAPEX). This agreement, signed as part of the ninth session of...

The Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Aisha Naluuze, has revealed that more than 241,000 public officers successfully declared their incomes, assets, and liabilities during the April 2026 declaration exercise conducted under the Leadership Code Act. According to Justice Naluuze, the declaration exercise is a legal requirement under the Leadership Code Act, enacted in 2002 and later amended in 2017...

The Court of Appeal of Uganda and Constitutional Court have held a special valedictory sitting in honour of Fredrick Martin Stephen Egonda-Ntende, in recognition of his distinguished service and contribution to the Judiciary as he prepares for retirement. The hybrid session, conducted both physically and virtually, took place in Courtroom 2 at the Court of Appeal in Kampala. The proceedings...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the strong and historic relations between Uganda and China, describing China as a reliable partner that has consistently supported Uganda’s development and economic transformation. The President made the remarks today at State House, Entebbe while meeting Mr. Losang Jamcan, the Special Envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who represented the Chinese leader at President...

By Jamillah Oluka Bukedea district leaders have pledged to work together in a rare show of political unity aimed at improving service delivery and accelerating development across the district. The commitment was made during a luncheon held at Hotel Africana following the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected leaders, an event that attracted political leaders, supporters, and residents from Bukedea. Speaking during the...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced on Thursday, May 14, 2026, its decision to maintain the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75 percent. The move comes as the central bank balances steady domestic growth against rising inflationary pressures fueled by geopolitical conflict. In its latest policy statement, the BoU noted that while inflation...

By Cayen Faith The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has suspended on-street parking along sections of Kampala Road and Jinja Road in a move aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing safety within the Central Business District. In a public notice issued Tuesday, KCCA said the suspension affects the stretch from the Entebbe Road junction through Kampala Road up to the...