Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

The vibrant town of Kisoro played host to the official launch of the Global Youth Festival for the Conservation of the Albertine Rift Endemics, an event spearheaded by the Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA). This landmark occasion marks the beginning of a regional movement to empower youth, promote conservation awareness, and protect the unique biodiversity of the Albertine Rift. The...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has officially entered the political arena with its first National Delegates Conference since being registered as a political party in Uganda. Held in Kampala, the event marked a major turning point for the party, transitioning from a movement focused on dialogue to a fully structured political organisation. The party unveiled its...

David Mwanje KAMPALA– The Bank of Uganda’s (BoU) Final Report of the Consultation on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), brings hope to traders and everyday Ugandans. This report, based on feedback from 151 stakeholders in 2024, shows how a digital currency could make payments easier, cheaper, and more inclusive. It could help small businesses grow and bring more people into...

By David Mwanje Kampala buzzed with excitement as Kevin Makmot, the mastermind behind the Victoria Sharks’ success, was named head coach of the Uganda All Stars to face Ireland’s BlackRock Rugby Club on August 16, 2025. Announced on X, this marks a defining moment for Makmot, whose journey from a gritty Rugby Cranes scrumhalf to a visionary coach makes him...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s economy is showing strength but faces challenges as prices for everyday goods like matooke and beans creep up, according to the June 2025 “Performance of the Economy” report from the Ministry of Finance. For local traders and ordinary Ugandans, this report highlights opportunities and hurdles in a growing economy. With a 6.3% GDP growth for the...

President Yoweri Museveni has through a statement addressed concerns over irregularities in the NRM primaries, blaming self-seekers for polluting the process through bribery, violence, and result tampering. He confirmed arrests have been made and promised further action against electoral fraud. A legal tribunal has been formed to handle petitions and correct mistakes made during the primaries.Museveni assured aggrieved members that justice...

Uganda has made history by hosting the world’s first-ever Triple Elimination Conference on Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B, which was officially opened by Her Excellency Vice President Jessica Alupo. The landmark three-day event places Uganda at the forefront of global efforts to combat mother-to-child transmission of these three major infections. The conference, held in Kampala, brings together...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held fruitful discussions with the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, H.E Qu Dongyu at State House, Entebbe.  Welcoming the Director-General, President Museveni underscored the critical role of the FAO in supporting the transformation of agri-food systems, reiterating that agricultural development remains a top priority...

President Museveni responded to rising electoral malpractices within the National Resistance Movement (NRM), vowing to safeguard the party’s integrity and legacy. In a strong-worded message addressed to party members and the wider public, the President expressed deep concern over what he termed as “self-seekers” polluting the party's internal electoral process. He confirmed the arrest of eight individuals from various...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are now in the final stretch as they prepare to host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The tournament kicks off on August 2 and runs through to August 30, 2025. With just under two weeks left, the buzz is real across the region. This will be the first time in...