By Charles NyandwiKAMPALA – The Director General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, Emile Bienvenu, has been arrested alongside 17 officials over alleged offences related to the production and distribution of illicit alcoholic beverages, Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) said.Ten of the 18 suspects are linked to Rwanda FDA, while others include a division manager from Rwanda […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has requested Parliament for a tax waiver for two companies that have failed to pay taxes to the Uganda Revenue Authority.The State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, who appeared before the House Committee on Finance on Thursday, 13 August 2026 said that […]
CAPTION: Hon. Osuru was concerned that border markets remain closed despite the Ebola free. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Minister of Health has maintained restrictions on border markets despite Uganda being declared Ebola-free, citing the rising number of cases in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The Minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, said that […]
CAPTION: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda staff cut a cake to mark 114 years in Kampala on Wednesday August 12th, 2026. Courtesy (Photo). By Cynthia MpangaKAMPALA – Standard Chartered Bank Uganda marks 114 years of continuous presence in Uganda under the theme “Celebrating 114 Years: Honouring Our Heritage, Culture & Shaping Tomorrow,” celebrating a legacy of trust, […]
CAPTION: NAEB’s Coffee cuppers assess Rwanda coffee quality in its accredited laboratory in Kigali before export to international markets. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKIGALI – Rwanda’s agricultural export revenues reached $1.1 billion (approx. Rwf1.6 trillion) in the 2025–2026 fiscal year, the highest annual earnings recorded by the country, according to National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).The […]
CAPTION: South Sudan workers out side the embassy in Nairobi August 11th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Agencies CAPTION: South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Kenya’s president William Ruto The Embassy of South Sudan in Kenya has been closed over unpaid rent arrears, according to embassy staff and South Sudanese residents who visited the […]
CAPTION: Peter Muhumuza, CEO of Roke Telkomat presents at the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference, organised by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) conference, held on 11th – 12th August2026 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. (Courtesy photo). By Celia Nsimire KAMPALA – To build a secure and resilient digital economy, government has to create strong collaboration […]
CAPTION: Uganda Railways’ wargons parked at the station in Kampala recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure has demanded that Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) account for 81 wagons reportedly sold as scrap for Shs3.7 billion. The committee chaired by Hon. Mwine Mpaka raised the concerns during an on-spot […]
By Our reporter KAMPALA – Rice importers say brokers are allegedly working with officials in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to take control of the country’s rice import business through a permit allocation system. They claim that the permit allocation system has locked genuine traders out of the market. The Kampala Rice […]
CAPTION: Aliko Dangote, founder of Dangote Industries and Africa’s richest man. His group is pursuing a new wave of industrial investments across East Africa. [Tom Saater/Bloomberg via Getty Images]By AgencyTanzania is stepping up efforts to secure major fertiliser, power and infrastructure investments from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, after neighbouring Kenya was selected for his […]