Bahati commends businesses driving innovation, economic transformation
More than 160 companies and organisations were recognised for excellence under the theme “Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Innovation.”
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Shilling weakens Monday on demand from energy sector
Traders said the weakness in the local unit came despite dollar support from remittance inflows and commodity exporters.
Interview: MoMo's plan to win over boda riders, small traders
In an interview with New Vision, Phrase Lubega lays out where the real work begins: building trust customers can bank on, using AI to widen access to credit, and forging the local partnerships that will decide what mobile money becomes over the next four years.
PGS certification opens new market opportunities for smallholder farmers
The Participatory Guarantee System (PGS), a locally driven quality assurance scheme, is giving Ugandan farmer groups an opportunity to turn sustainable farming practices into a market advantage by demonstrating the quality and integrity of their produce.
Uganda lists investment opportunities for Saudi investors
“I have already briefed the Minister of ICT, and we shall continue discussions before formally engaging you on the proposed data centre project. Saudi Arabia’s growing investments in artificial intelligence and data infrastructure present opportunities for collaboration."
Local industrialists urged to boost production for export
“As Ugandans, we need to produce more, process more and export more; this is how we can create more jobs, reduce imports and grow local industries,” said Bahati.
Bahati challenges Ugandan businesses to embrace innovation, value addition
He made the remarks on August 14, 2026, while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards at Sheraton Kampala Hotel, held under the theme “Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Innovation.”
Minister Mukalazi commends value addition of Uganda’s bamboo plants
Accompanied by Diana Mutasingwa, the Buikwe District Woman MP and Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President, Mukalazi was impressed with manufacturers for using locally sourced inputs, which have improved the quality of Ugandan-made products, saying stronger domestic production is critical to creating jobs, expanding exports and reducing reliance on imports.
Airtel Africa launches Starlink Mobile in DRC
The development brings satellite connectivity closer to everyday mobile users, particularly those living or working in remote areas where building conventional telecommunications infrastructure can be difficult and expensive.
Rwenzori Marathon targets 8,000 runners as organisers push tourism, business
The organisers say participation has grown sharply since the event began, rising from 800 runners from four countries in 2022 to 2,200 runners from 17 countries in 2023. In 2024, participation reached 4,000 runners from 33 countries, before increasing to 6,000 runners from 36 countries last year.
Three arrested over unathorised sim card registration
“Police have also written to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to obtain the full particulars of the registered owners of the recovered National Identification Cards. In addition, inquiries are being conducted with Airtel and MTN to establish whether the suspects were authorised agents of the respective companies,” he added.
Tayebwa calls for better packaging, marketing of Uganda’s tourism products
“We should not be known for gorillas alone. Imagine he did not know that there is safari in Uganda. He first went to another country and then came here for gorilla tracking. That means we need to do a lot as a country in terms of marketing and packaging so that we are not only known for gorillas, but also other tourist attractions. We have so much more,” Tayebwa said.
Kampala gold dealer arrested over sh1.6b "export" deal
It is alleged that during the transactions, Ikuna and others used SFC Special Forces Command (SFC) letterheads in some of the communications to dupe their target into believing that they were originating from the institution and that they were executing the deal on behalf of the government of Uganda.
Laropi ferry services suspended for 15 days over repairs
“Ferry services across the Laropi-Umi Ferry route will be halted temporarily from August 10 to 25, 2026, to enable our technical team to undertake the necessary maintenance interventions,” the notice states.
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According to the update, 1,536km of the pipeline, representing 99.5% of the entire EACOP network, have been welded. Of these, 1,441km (representing 93%) have been lowered into the trench, while 90% has since been buried in the ground, with restoration activities taking place in both Uganda and Tanzania.
Chief Justice, BoU Governor hail progress of Uganda’s oil projects
The Chief Justice and the central bank governor expressed satisfaction that major infrastructure works are nearing completion.
NHCC seeks sh500b annually to tackle housing deficit
“Aware that land belongs to the people and the shrinking land space due to sprawling developments, NHCC requests for sh300 billion per year for acquisition of adequate land, especially in cities and municipalities to facilitate timely funding and implementation of projects."
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Eight soldiers netted over fight in Bank
Security sources on said the soldiers, who had recently completed military training and were on pass leave, allegedly forced their way into the bank while attempting to withdraw their salaries, triggering a stampede involving hundreds of fellow recruits.
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NSSF moves to evict tycoon Nzeyi from Temangalo land
Appearing before Parliament’s committee on commissions, statutory authorities and state enterprises (COSASE) on Wednesday, NSSF managing director Patrick Ayota said the fund had resolved to demand vacant possession of over 100 acres occupied by Nzeyi after several failed attempts to resolve the matter through a land swap arrangement.
Gombe Community breaks ground for sh1.2b agriculture lab
The euros 290,070.96 (about sh1.2b) project is funded by the European Union and the Kingdom of Belgium and implemented by Enabel under the WeWork Green and Decent Jobs for Youth programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports.
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