Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met with the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E Hailemariam Desalegn, who now serves as Chairperson of the Board of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), at State Lodge, Nakasero. President Museveni commended AGRA for its contribution to strengthening food systems on the continent, noting its role in promoting science, innovation,...

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, represented by Hannington Wasswa, has recognized financial institutions for their responsiveness in supporting government credit programmes aimed at boosting economic growth. During a workshop held to strengthen the implementation of the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) and the Small Business Fund (SBF), teams from Pearl Bank Uganda and Opportunity Bank Uganda were awarded...

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has invited investors from the United Kingdom to partner, invest and prosper with Uganda. Dr. Ggoobi made the remarks at the Mining and Energy luncheon organised by the Uganda High Commission in London in partnership with the Eastern Africa Association and Westminster Africa Business Association. The luncheon was hosted at the...

Ambassador Mariam Lesian, President of the Pan Africa Tourism Board, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting African cultural tourism following a courtesy visit to Uganda’s High Commission in Dar es Salaam. During the meeting held on April 20, 2026, Ambassador Lesian met with Uganda’s High Commissioner to Tanzania, Fred Mwesigye, where discussions focused on strengthening cultural diplomacy and regional tourism...

A businessman has been remanded to prison over his alleged involvement in a multi-billion gold scam targeting foreign investors. The suspect, identified as Muhammad Ali, was arraigned before the Makindye Magistrates Court by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. He faces charges of theft and cheating...

The Office of the President has handed over the End of Term Evaluation Report of the National Resistance Movement Manifesto 2021–2026 to the Prime Minister for onward transmission to the party’s Secretary General. The handover, which took place yesterday, marks a key step in assessing the Government’s performance in implementing its manifesto commitments. The evaluation exercise, which commenced in June 2025,...

The Government of Uganda has handed over vehicles and motorcycles to districts under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project in a move aimed at strengthening agricultural extension services across the country. The handover ceremony, held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, was presided over by the Vice President, Jessica Alupo. Speaking at the event, Alupo emphasized that limited mobility has long hindered...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Uganda has stepped up its investment pitch and export drive at the Uganda–China Coffee, Investment and Destination Conference in Kampala, bringing together government officials and a Chinese business delegation. At the meeting held at Mestil Hotel on April 21, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, said the forum builds on growing Uganda–China...

By Irene Faith Nantongo Kenneth Apollo Bagamuhunda, Rebecca Nassimbwa Nsumba, Edward Biryetega and Gerald Kakima Agaba have been sworn in as members of the Tax Appeals Tribunal. The four were appointed in line with the law to support the Tribunal in executing its mandate of handling disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities. The Tax Appeals Tribunal handles tax disputes, ensuring fairness, transparency...

Uganda’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have gained momentum following the arrival of a delegation from the Confederation of African Football for a two-day planning workshop. According to Dennis Mugimba, Chairperson of the Communications and Signage Sub-Committee, the workshop marks a key milestone in formally kick-starting the country’s readiness for the continental tournament. He noted that the...