19+ hour, 42+ min ago   (140+ words) Uganda’s transition to electric mobility is slowly moving beyond buses, with a few electric taxis now beginning to appear on the country’s roads. While electric buses manufactured by Kiira Motors have attracted much of the attention, some taxi operators are…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (131+ words) Uganda has been urged to domesticate the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, or CAADP, to tackle food insecurity, boost agricultural investment, and slash its import bill. The country spends over USD 500 million annually on food imports, mainly wheat and vegetable…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (146+ words) “Don’t tax us into the hands of toxic, illicit players.” That’s the warning from Nile Breweries’ Emmanuel Njuki, as Uganda’s alcohol industry battles a growing shadow market. With illicit spirits now making up more than two-thirds of consumption, the sector…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (136+ words) Uganda is growing, but the bigger question is whether that growth is reaching households through better jobs and higher incomes. At the National Budget Conference for the Financial Year 2027/2028, the government is shaping a budget that puts production, exports, and…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (118+ words) The insurance industry has crossed the Shs1 trillion mark in gross written premiums for the first time at half-year, reaching Shs1.094 trillion by June 2026, up 7.68% year-on-year. Life insurance is closing the gap with non-life, growing 30% to Shs524.14 billion. The Insurance Regulatory Authority says…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (126+ words) Two farmers attending today’s Uganda-Nigeria Business Forum have expressed interest in supplying about 2,000 one-year-old calves to the Nigerian market. The deal was recently announced by Dr. Sam Omara, Minister-Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Diplomacy at the Uganda High Commission in…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (149+ words) The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority management team, led by Director General Fred Bamwesigye, has appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises, chaired by Hon. Muwada Nkunyingi, to defend its financial performance following queries raised in…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (110+ words) Small and medium-sized businesses are being urged to keep proper tax records as the Kampala Capital City Authority and Uganda Revenue Authority step up enforcement against tax non-compliance. The call was made by Robert Nowere, Director of Revenue Collections at…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (81+ words) Masaka coffee farmers seek government help amid dry spell NTV Uganda Coffee farmers in the Greater Masaka region are calling for government intervention as a prolonged dry spell leaves their crops withering. The dry conditions are affecting both farms and…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (110+ words) Uganda’s gaming industry is facing growing scrutiny over problem gambling, with experts warning of rising financial and social costs. Regional studies suggest that between 15 and 28 percent of young people may be affected. With 93 percent of gaming now conducted online, regulators…...