Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

Yesterday marked a monumental day for the Republic of Uganda as His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant, cementing Uganda’s place as a regional leader in mobility innovation and industrialization. This historic achievement is the culmination of a visionary journey that began on November 24, 2011, when Makerere University unveiled the Kiira EV, Africa’s first...

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has today assessed the country’s capacity and readiness for Emergency Preparedness and Response to disasters such as fire incidents in the oil and gas sector through a large-scale emergency response drill at the Kabalega Industrial Park in Hoima District. The exercise, led by PAU as the coordinating agency for disaster preparedness in the sector,...

By David Mwanje The Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) launched the Insurance Literacy and Market Development Agenda (ILMDA), a transformative five-year strategic plan aimed at revolutionizing the country’s insurance sector yesterday at Mestil hotel. Under the theme “Insurance for All: Promoting Insurance Literacy and Building Financial Resilience for Inclusive Growth,” the event brought together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to...

By David Mwanje The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has unveiled an ambitious five-year Strategic Plan IV (2025/26–2029/30) aimed at transforming Uganda into the best place to do business in Africa. Launched today, the plan is a game-changer for Ugandans and investors, promising easier business registration, stronger laws, and more opportunities for growth. Aligned with Uganda’s Vision 2040 and the...

By David Mwanje The National Resistance Movement (NRM) must hold a fresh election for its Western Uganda Older Persons Member of Parliament candidate after the party's Election Disputes Tribunal overturned its earlier decision. On September 24, 2025, the tribunal, led by John Musiime and supported by Esau Isingoma and Nelson Kamuhanda, canceled the September 5 ruling that had named Jacqueline...

By David Mwanje Imagine lush green forests whispering secrets of ancient kings, the gentle lap of Lake Albert's waves under a golden sunset, and vibrant markets buzzing with the scent of fresh bananas and roasted coffee. In Uganda's Western Region, Kagadi District unfolds like a forgotten treasure, where rolling hills meet the wild heart of the Albertine Rift Valley. Here,...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s Ramathan Ggoobi, Uganda’s Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury revealed the country’s successful strategy for tackling poverty and inequality during a global discussion on trade and development in Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The event, held in Geneva, was hosted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)...

By David Mwanje The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Buganda Kingdom at Bulange Palace, launching a partnership to boost environmental conservation and community growth. The agreement focuses on two initiatives, expanding the Ekibira Kya Kabaka tree-planting program and building a modern sports center in Buddu County, Masaka District. Buganda commits...

By David Mwanje The Bank of Uganda of Governor Michael Atingi-Ego officially launched the third season of “The Ultimate University Quiz” (TUUQ). In a stirring address, he hailed the event as a transformative platform for Uganda’s youth, urging students to harness curiosity, boldness, and collaboration to shape the nation’s future. Speaking to a vibrant audience of students, university representatives, and partners...

By David Mwanje At the Annual Meeting on Banking Supervision and Financial Policy Implementation held at Lake Victoria Serena on September 24, 2025, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, delivered a compelling call to action for African central banks to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations. Speaking to deputy governors, resource persons from the Macroeconomic...