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By Lawrence Kooko President Yoweri Museveni has called for reforms in Uganda’s visa regime, saying easier travel access is critical for growing tourism and attracting investment into the country. Museveni made the remarks while officially opening the 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The three-day tourism expo has attracted international buyers, investors, tourism...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Government has launched a simplified E-Accounting tool aimed at helping small informal businesses improve record keeping, formalize operations and grow into compliant medium-sized enterprises.The digital platform was launched by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, who is also the Acting Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.The tool was developed by the...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Uganda’s economy registered improved performance in April 2026, supported by stronger business activity, rising exports and a stable shilling, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report.The report shows that the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a key indicator of economic activity, rose to 55.0 in April from 54.3 in March, signaling continued expansion in private sector...

By John Barnes Ssentamu Uganda’s tourism sector continues to attract global attention as the Uganda High Commission in the United Kingdom brought the group called nine hosted buyers that includes tour operators and media representatives, for a familiarisation trip ahead of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, POATE 2026. The visitors arrived in Uganda on 14th May and began their tour...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted former President of South Africa, H.E Jacob Zuma at State Lodge Nakasero, where the two leaders discussed strengthening business and investment cooperation between Uganda and South Africa. The meeting brought together government officials and investors who explored opportunities for collaboration in strategic sectors of Uganda’s economy, including energy generation, power transmission, irrigation, and value addition...

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has officially inaugurated a new cohort of Honorary Wildlife Officers as part of efforts to strengthen wildlife conservation, deepen community engagement, and promote tourism development across the country. The initiative is aimed at protecting Uganda’s rich natural heritage and ensuring it is preserved for future generations. Speaking during the inauguration and Annual General Meeting, Dr. James...

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Metrology Day under the global theme, “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making.” The commemoration featured a high-level national dialogue that brought together policymakers,manufacturers, traders, regulators, academia, development partners, and the public to discuss the importance of accurate measurements in shaping effective policies and...

Police have recovered all six laptop computers stolen from the Bank of Uganda offices along Kampala Road following the arrest of two additional suspects linked to the theft. According to police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, investigations into the incident, which occurred during the night of 3rd May 2026, are progressing steadily. The laptops had been stolen from the central bank’s offices...

On 15 May 2026, Uganda confirmed an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, with two cases linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One of the patients, a Congolese national, sadly died on 14 May 2026, while the country continues to report no confirmed local transmission. Authorities have so far listed 127 contacts who are being...

Former Uganda Cranes international Mike Mutyaba has petitioned the Inspector General of Government to investigate Moses Hassim Magogo, President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, over alleged misuse of office, unexplained wealth, and possible conflicts of interest.