Museveni commissions ethanol and sugar factories

Luwero — President Museveni has officially commissioned two major industrial projects in Luwero District, underscoring the government’s commitment to agro-industrialisation, value addition, and job creation. The President was joined by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataha Museveni, during both events. The first stop was PRO Industries Pte Limited, an…

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URSB deregisters 50,003 companies

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has deregistered 50,003 companies from the national companies register for failure to comply with statutory filing requirements. In a public notice issued on December 30, 2025, the Registrar of Companies said the affected firms were struck off in accordance with Section 130(6) of the Companies Act, Cap. 106, after…

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Rage, fury as stranded passengers lash out at Uganda Airlines

Entebbe  — Frustration boiled over at Entebbe Airport as passengers voiced anger over Uganda Airlines’ ongoing delays, with some flights postponed by days rather than hours. Social media reports and eyewitness accounts described tense scenes at check-in counters and waiting lounges, where passengers demanded answers from airline officials. “What is this nonsense? Enough is enough;…

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Museveni pledges Shs5bn, garages for Kampala mechanics

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged that the government will inject Shs1 billion into each of the five mechanics’ SACCOs across Kampala’s divisions, totalling Shs5 billion for the city. The President also confirmed that nearby Metropolitan Area districts, including Wakiso and Mukono, will each receive Shs1 billion under the same initiative. “We can even say…

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Gov’t allocates Shs80bn for cattle compensation in Teso, Lango and Acholi

Government has allocated Shs80 billion to kick-start the long-awaited compensation of war victims in the Teso, Lango and Acholi sub-regions, Vice President Jessica Alupo has announced. Speaking as Vice President and Katakwi Woman Member of Parliament, Alupo said the funds will support the implementation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s proposed uniform restocking plan, under which…

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