COMPLIANCE UPDATE: Mandatory vehicle inspection for passenger buses

In line with the recent Government directive, passenger bus operators are currently reporting to the Namanve Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre for the mandatory inspection of their fleet. Purpose of the Exercise The inspection is aimed at ensuring that all passenger buses operating on public roads meet the required safety and roadworthiness standards. Key focus areas…

Uganda hosts 40-Person Chinese investment delegation on trade and tourism mission

Uganda’s Embassy in Beijing, in collaboration with the Consulate in Guangzhou, has welcomed a delegation of 40 prospective investors and industry representatives from China for the Uganda–China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour. The delegation, led by Mr. Wang Guiqing of the China Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility Overseas, was received at Entebbe International Airport by…

Gorilla trekking experience highlights Uganda’s tourism offering

The Uganda High Commission in Ottawa is currently hosting a Canadian tourism delegation on a 10-day Familiarisation (FAM) mission aimed at promoting Uganda as a leading travel destination. On the third day of the programme, the delegation participated in gorilla trekking in Uganda’s protected wilderness areas, where they came face-to-face with mountain gorillas in their…

UNBS moves to cut Cost of menstrual products through new standards and policy reforms

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening product standards and supporting policy reforms aimed at improving access to safe and affordable menstrual health products in Uganda. This was highlighted during a two-day Menstrual Hygiene Symposium held in Kampala from April 8–9, 2026, in collaboration with the United Nations Population…

Law student injured while portraying Jesus during Good Friday procession

Kampala, Uganda — A second-year law student from Kampala International University was injured on Good Friday while portraying Jesus Christ during the annual Way of the Cross procession at Our Lady of Africa Church. The student, Dennis Zziwa, sustained injuries during the reenactment, which symbolically reflects the suffering of Jesus Christ on his journey to…

Four young children murdered at Kampala daycare as police arrest suspect

Kampala, Uganda – The nation is mourning after a devastating incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare centre located in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City, where four young children lost their lives following a violent attack on Thursday morning. According to the Uganda Police Force, the incident occurred at around 11:00…

Uganda bets on business with 2026 tax reforms

Parliament is considering a package of tax, trade, and budget amendments proposed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development for the 2026/27 financial year. The measures, which would take effect on 1 July 2026 if approved, are contained in several amendment bills currently before Parliament of Uganda. The proposals affect small businesses, taxpayers…

Uganda tables protection of sovereignty bill to regulate foreign influence

The Government of Uganda has introduced the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, a wide-ranging piece of legislation aimed at reinforcing national independence, improving transparency around foreign-linked activities, and safeguarding the country’s democratic and economic systems. The Bill is anchored in the constitutional principle that sovereignty belongs to the people of Uganda. Government officials say it…

Inflation cools to 2.9% as Uganda’s economy hits fast lane

Uganda’s economy is gaining impressive momentum, with fresh data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics painting a picture of strong growth, rising exports, and renewed business confidence tempered by emerging fiscal pressures. Economy accelerates to 8.5% growth Preliminary estimates show that Uganda’s economy expanded by 8.5% in the second quarter of FY 2025/26, a sharp…

Uganda holds rates steady as oil boom fuels strong growth outlook

Uganda’s economic outlook for 2026 remains firmly positive, with strong growth momentum, stable inflation, and rising investor confidence shaping the country’s financial trajectory, according to the February 2026 Monetary Policy Report. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has opted to maintain the Central Bank Rate at 9.75%, signaling a cautious but confident approach as the economy…

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