CAPTION: Governor Atingi-Ego (L) and Dr Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Executive Director of the National Payment Systems appearing before the joint committee. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, could weaken the shilling, drain foreign reserves, and undermine the constitutional independence of the central bank if passed in its current form, the […]
By Elijah Tumusiime KAMPALA – In the evolving landscape of our digital economy, data has become as crucial as any traditional resource. Unlike physical goods, data moves across borders instantly. This movement creates important questions about ownership, compliance, and security. Data sovereignty addresses these questions by ensuring that data is governed by the laws of […]
By Our reporterMASINDI – The government of Uganda, through the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), has developed a new livestock vaccine called NAROVAC Anti-Tick Vaccine aimed at controlling ticks and tick borne diseases among cattle.The vaccine was unveiled to government and private veterinary practitioners during a training session held on Wednesday April 30th, 2026 at […]
By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight new laws, setting in motion sweeping reforms that will reshape Uganda’s health regulation, labour protections, energy efficiency, justice system, and creative industries. The presidential assent, announced by the State House Uganda on Wednesday April 23rd 2026, marks the final constitutional stage […]
CAPTION: GVA Rwanda Ltd employees at work recently. (File photo). By AgenciesKIGALI – The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (Rura) has sanctioned GVA Rwanda Ltd, which operates as Canalbox, over continued failure to meet internet service quality standards.In a directive issued under Article 269 of Law No. 24/2016, the regulator ordered the fibre internet provider to compensate […]
PARLIAMENT – Government has suspended the trade order across the country after public outcry and lawmakers, the Minister of State for Trade, Cooperatives and Industry (Industry), Hon. David Bahati has said.Bahati made the revelation during the plenary sitting on Friday, 24 April 2026 following concerns raised by Members of Parliament (MPs).In February this year, Kampala […]
KAMPALA – By Our reporterUganda’s fuel supply remains “stable, sufficient, and well-managed,” the Ministry of Energy and Uganda National Oil Company said in an update issued after routine monitoring of national stocks and supply chains.The assurance comes as pump-level shortages have cropped up at select stations and prices have climbed in border towns, prompting public […]
By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Bank of Uganda has started buying gold mined in the country and will add it to the official foreign exchange reserves, shifting part of the national safety net from dollars and euros to bullion.In an April 20, 2026 notice, the Central Bank said it had launched a three-year […]
CAPTION: A trader sells second hand cloths in Kampala recently. (File photo.) KAMPALA – Parliament has considered and approved a raft of bills introducing or increasing taxes on various goods intended to raise revenue to fund government activities in the new financial year. The bills including the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the […]