Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has intensified its enforcement operations, seizing 7,970 rolls of substandard toilet paper in a targeted crackdown across Entebbe and Katanga along Binaisa Road in Kampala. The operation was triggered by a consumer complaint regarding the sale of unlabelled toilet paper by street vendors. Acting on…
Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has intensified its enforcement operations, seizing 7,970 rolls of substandard toilet paper in a targeted crackdown across Entebbe and Katanga along Binaisa Road in Kampala. The operation was triggered by a consumer complaint regarding the sale of unlabelled toilet paper by street vendors. Acting on…
The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Beijing has hosted the Uganda–China (Changsha) Agricultural Trade and Investment Forum, bringing together top officials, investors, and business leaders to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. Held on March 19, 2026, in Changsha, the forum ran under the theme “Cultivating Partnerships for Prosperity” and focused on expanding trade and…
The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced a 60-day grace period for bus operators to voluntarily inspect their vehicles, in a move aimed at improving road safety and compliance across Uganda’s public transport sector. The decision follows a high-level meeting between ministry officials and leaders of bus operators, convened in response to a recent…
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has announced that he has temporarily left the country to pursue international engagements, after spending nearly two months in hiding following the disputed presidential election. In a video message shared on his social media platforms, the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader said he would meet international partners and diaspora supporters…
Moscow, Russia — Uganda attracted strong interest from visitors and travel companies during the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (MITT), where the country promoted its tourism offerings to the Russian market. The Ugandan stand drew significant attention from prospective tourists, tour operators and travel agencies attending the event. On the third day of the…
A delegation from Uganda led by the State Minister for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbadi Mbasu, is participating in the Second International Participants Meeting in Belgrade, Serbia from 10 to 12 March 2026. The meeting is part of preparations for Expo 2027 Belgrade, which will be held under the theme “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music…
Teenage expectant mothers and young girls in Kabango Town Council in Masindi District marked International Women’s Day with Safe Path Mothers Foundation during an event held on 8 March 2026. The event was organized to empower women to work hard and to sensitize young girls about the dangers of early pregnancy and child marriage. Activities…
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has unveiled an ambitious 2025 to 2030 strategic plan aimed at expanding water access to 350 towns nationwide, increasing total connections to 1.2 million, and growing its asset base to Shs6.2 trillion. Managing Director Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha announced the plan following approval by the National Planning Authority…
The release of national examination results by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), announced by the Minister of Education and Sports, is always a defining national moment. Celebration, disappointment, relief, and quiet heartbreak sit side by side in homes and schools across the country. Yet beyond individual scores lies a deeper and more uncomfortable question…
In Uganda today, falling sick is not just a health risk; it is a financial gamble. In a country where many citizens survive on barely 1 dollar a day, one hospital visit can wipe out savings and force families into debt, compounding existing economic hardship. Each year, the World Bank estimates that nearly one million…
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