Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

By Tumwine Byaruhanga The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has been named the Best Government Institution at the just concluded 32nd National Agricultural Show in Jinja. The accolade was announced by the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) during the closing ceremony of the annual show, which attracted thousands of exhibitors and visitors from across Uganda and the East African region. Presenting the...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, H.E. Frederieke Quispel, who paid a farewell courtesy call on him at his Kisozi farm in Gomba District. During the meeting, President Museveni commended Ambassador Quispel for her dedicated service and the significant role she played in strengthening the bilateral relations between...

Buganda Kingdom has passed a Uganda Shillings 409 billion budget for the Financial Year 2026/27, with a focus on improving the livelihoods of ordinary people. The Kingdom Treasurer, Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, presented the budget to Lukiiko members, outlining the key priority areas.

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is exploring partnerships to establish a modern plastic recycling facility that will convert plastic waste into value-added products, including plastic tiles and other construction materials, as part of efforts to improve sustainable solid waste management in the city. The initiative was highlighted during a visit by KCCA's Deputy Executive Director, Benon Kigenyi, and the...

The Kampala Metropolitan South Police have arrested a 53-year-old businesswoman, Hope Tumwebaze, on allegations of impersonation and obtaining money by false pretences. Tumwebaze, a resident of Kamukuzi in Mbarara City, is accused of falsely presenting herself as an official attached to the Office of the President. According to preliminary investigations, between June 2025 and subsequent dates, the suspect allegedly approached a...

The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has directed the contractor undertaking maintenance works on the Namungoona–Bwaise section of the Northern Bypass to complete the project by Monday next week. While inspecting the progress of the works this afternoon, the Minister instructed the contractor to expedite the remaining activities and deploy the necessary resources to meet the deadline. Hon....

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has joined other government ministries, departments, and agencies in commemorating the belated 15th Africa Public Service Day. As part of this year's commemoration, the OPM organised an inter-departmental sports gala at Kyambogo University Main Campus.

The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda Addis Ababa today successfully activated the 2026 Tusker Rwenzori Marathon through a high-profile promotional run held at Entoto Park, drawing over 500 Ethiopian runners, tourism stakeholders, media personalities, and members of the diplomatic community in an initiative designed to strengthen tourism, people-to-people relations, and regional economic cooperation.  The activation forms part of...

The Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) has handed over vehicles to 69 districts across the country to strengthen the implementation and monitoring of climate-smart agriculture initiatives at the local government level. The vehicles were officially presented to district officials by the Under Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Mrs. Aacha Mary Orikiriza, who represented...

By David Mwanje Housing Finance Bank has launched the HFB Trust Savings Account, a product that pays interest on deposits while offering selected insurance benefits to customers. The account has been introduced at a time when many Ugandans are looking for ways to save and earn better returns, with some turning to unit trusts and other investment products outside traditional bank...