Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Museveni has mourned the death of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, describing his passing at the age of 34 as a great loss to Tooro and Uganda. The President said King Oyo had demonstrated potential to work closely with the Central and Local Governments to contribute to the development of Tooro. He also revealed that Government supported...

By Lawrence Kooko East African Community partner states have committed to increasing education financing, improving foundational learning, strengthening teacher development and expanding digital learning across the region. The commitments are contained in the preliminary communiqué of the Second EAC Regional Education Conference, held in Nairobi from August 25 to 28, 2026, under the theme, “From Commitments to Impact: Fostering Resilient and...

KAMPALA — The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is seeking UGX 650 billion (about USD 176 million) to increase water production and supply in 50 towns across the country, most of it a loan the utility says it would repay over 20 years. Under the plan, government would extend UGX 500 billion (about USD 135 million) as a concessionary...

In 1999, a seven-year-old boy sat at the front of a classroom in Kampala, dressed in a green Aga Khan sweater, his hand raised eagerly as he waited to answer a question. His name was George. Outside the school gates, royal guards waited for him. Inside the classroom, however, he was simply another pupil—one who loved answering Social Studies questions and...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Italy, particularly in coffee development, trade, investment, infrastructure and skills development. The President made the remarks yesterday when the Ambassador of Italy to Uganda, H.E. Mauro Massoni, paid a courtesy call on him at the State House and briefed him on the progress of cooperation between the two countries. President...

In my opinion, the Ugandan government should integrate game-based learning into the national curriculum as an additional strategy for improving young people’s understanding of freshwater resource management. Uganda faces increasing pressure on its freshwater resources from pollution, urbanisation, population growth, poor waste management, and climate change. Although environmental and water-related topics are included within the curriculum, teaching is often...

By Wadulo Arnold Mark KAMPALA –Following the successful conclusion of the Uganda Parliamentary Internet Governance Forum (UPIGF) on July 30, 2026, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) held an exclusive interview with Hon. Sarah Opendi, the UPIGF Chairperson and Executive Committee member of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) . Hon. Sarah Opendi warns that legislators can no longer afford to...

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has donated USD 50,000 (approximately UGX 186 million) to Save the Children International - Uganda to support communities affected by the recent Ebola crisis and strengthening prevention efforts to help protect children, families and frontline communities from future public health threats following Uganda’s declaration as Ebola-free. The funding will strengthen risk communication and community engagement, infection...

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has commended World Vision Uganda for its longstanding partnership with government in supporting the country’s socio-economic transformation agenda. Nabbanja made the remarks on Thursday while launching World Vision Uganda’s 2026–2030 five-year strategic plan at Speke Resort and Conference Centre in Munyonyo. The launch comes as World Vision Uganda marks 40 years of service in the country, having...

The Office of the Prime Minister has received another donation of food and other essential supplies to support communities affected by hunger in the Karamoja sub-region. The donation, received by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, includes 50 metric tonnes of rice, six metric tonnes of sugar and 1,000 pieces of clothing. The supplies were donated by the Nile Humanitarian Development Agency, Galaxy...