New ministers sworn in as ex-officio members of parliament
KAMPALA, Uganda — Three newly appointed ministers on Thursday took oath as ex-officio Members of Parliament during a special sitting of Parliament held at Kololo Independence Grounds ahead of the…
Uganda Airlines, Boeing sign Shs3.7T deal for 10 new aircraft
ENTEBBE, Uganda – Uganda Airlines has signed a landmark agreement with aircraft manufacturer Boeing to acquire 10 new aircraft worth approximately $985 million (about Shs3.7 trillion), in a move aimed…
Ykee Benda releases ‘Bonteka’ world cup anthem
KAMPALA, Uganda – Ugandan musician Ykee Benda has released a new song titled Bonteka to coincide with the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering Uganda's contribution to the…
Activists petition IGG over diplomats’ dual citizenship
KAMPALA, Uganda — A group of activists has petitioned the office of the Inspector General of Government, seeking an investigation into allegations that some Ugandan diplomats and Foreign Service Officers…
Parliament approves Shs734bn loan for solar irrigation expansion
KAMPALA, Uganda — Parliament has approved a government proposal to borrow Shs734 billion (€168.9 million) to finance the second phase of a nationwide solar-powered irrigation programme aimed at boosting agricultural…
