Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

The 10-day Egyptian familiarisation trip to Uganda that ran from April 19th to 29th 2026 has officially concluded in western Uganda at Emburara Farm Lodge, marking the successful completion of a mission designed to advance Uganda’s Economic & Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) agenda and operationalise the Tenfold Growth Strategy. The final leg of the journey immersed the delegation in Uganda’s...

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards Board has embarked on a field monitoring tour of oil and gas sector activities in Uganda’s Albertine region, as part of efforts to strengthen compliance with national standards. The exercise, coordinated by the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, focuses on enhancing standardization, quality assurance, testing, and metrology within the sector. Officials say the initiative is...

Uganda has secured a major International honour after being selected among only five countries worldwide for the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah Distinguished Alumni Award – Fifth Edition (1447 AH / 2026). The award was conferred during the 62nd Graduation Ceremony of the Islamic University of Madinah on 27 April 2026, under the patronage of Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz...

Somalia’s State Minister of Endowment and Islamic Affairs, Abukar Jeylani, has commended the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia for their role in renovating Barawe Airport, describing the effort as a major boost to regional stability and connectivity. Speaking during a meeting with local leaders and security officials at...

Uganda will for the next one month feature on Season 20 of Échappées Belles, a French Weekly discovery Documentary broadcast on Saturday evenings on France 5 Television following the initial national broadcast on Saturday April 25th 2026. The TV program " Échappées Belles” (Great escapes) features lesser-known places with incredible tourist spots that offer beautiful landscapes, where the famous host...

Parliament has approved a Shs84.3 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, setting the stage for government spending amid mounting fiscal pressure driven by debt and statutory obligations. The budget was passed during a plenary sitting chaired by Speaker Anita Among on April 24, 2026, following the adoption of the Appropriation Bill and the Budget Committee report. Presenting the...

The Opposition has rejected the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, describing it as unnecessary, duplicative, and potentially harmful to Uganda’s democratic and economic environment. Appearing before a joint parliamentary committee on April 24, 2026, the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, argued that the Bill repeats provisions already covered under existing laws such as the Penal Code Act...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has recognised the long-standing partnership between the Church and Government, especially in achieving the goal of socio-economic transformation of Uganda.  “While the most obvious task of the Church is the spiritual well-being of the people; the Church has also participated in carrying out developmental projects focused at enhancing the well-being of the communities,” he said. The President...

President Museveni has congratulated Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba on his 52nd birthday, describing it as a significant family and national milestone.In his message, he expressed gratitude to God for his children and acknowledged their growth, resilience, and contributions to society.He paid tribute to their upbringing during challenging times, particularly during the liberation struggle.The President also highlighted and appreciated Gen. Muhoozi’s...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today joined regional leaders from across the continent and beyond for the opening of the Africa We Build Summit 2026 at JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The high-level summit focused on accelerating infrastructure development and industrialisation across the continent. The two-day summit hosted by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in collaboration with the government of Kenya...