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 […]
CAPTION: Uganda Airlines Managing Director, Girma Wake, center, with support staff during a function recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Tourism stakeholders have welcomed Uganda Airlines’ decision to launch direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda, and Accra, Ghana, saying the new connections are expected to boost visitor arrivals, trade, and investment while strengthening […]
CAPTION: Abdul Nasur Ikun, the suspect in gold scam being escorted by Police in Kampala August 7th, 2026. (PPU photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Police Mineral Protection Unit, in collaboration with the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) and other security agencies, has launched investigations into an alleged US$450,000 gold fraud involving […]