Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

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...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for accelerated regional integration within the East African Community (EAC), emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure, enhanced trade cooperation, and the fast-tracking of plans for a common currency to boost economic growth and prosperity across the region. The President made the remarks on Tuesday during a meeting with the secretary-general of the East African...

By Jamillah Oluka As Uganda celebrated Heroes Day, Bukedea County Member of Parliament Hon. David Beecham Okwere chose to mark the occasion with the young generation of his constituency by officiating at the pass-out ceremony of1087 patriotism trainees from St. Teresa Kongunga Secondary School and Bukedea Secondary School. 609 students were passed out from Bukedea S.S whereas St. Teressa passed out 473...

Security teams at the Pakwach UPDF checkpoint have arrested five Congolese nationals who were traveling to Kampala in a private vehicle after allegedly entering Uganda illegally. According to Pakwach Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Achile Twaibu, the suspects bypassed official entry procedures despite ongoing border restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of Ebola. He confirmed that the five...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark On June 8, 2026, the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) marked a historic logistical achievement with the successful delivery of 633 metric tonnes (MT) of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) to the BIDCO Uganda factory in Jinja. This arrival signifies a major shift in Uganda’s trade, as it is the first time in eight years that rail services have been utilized for this specific route following...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda’s newly appointed Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State, marking the beginning of a new phase of government administration. The ceremony, held today at State House Entebbe, saw 78 members of the executive take the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Minister, formally assuming their responsibilities in government. Guiding...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda's continued commitment and preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation and swift public health interventions to prevent the spread of the disease. The President made the remarks today during a meeting with the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros...

8th June, 2026 Uganda has been ranked the 24th most competitive outsourcing destination globally, out of 193 countries, in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index, placing the country among the world's top 13% of outsourcing destinations. The ranking highlights Uganda's strong position as a growing hub for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), driven by highly competitive labour costs and strong...