The government has stepped up its crackdown on fraud within the Parish Development Model (PDM), targeting individuals accused of exploiting citizens seeking access to the programme. The move follows a presidential directive to expose and prosecute those extorting money from wananchi under the pretext of facilitating access to PDM funds, which are officially free of…
Police in Nansana have registered a major breakthrough in investigations into a string of robberies targeting bank clients, following the arrest of four suspects linked to the crimes. According to the Uganda Police Force, the suspects were apprehended during intelligence-led operations conducted between March 10 and March 14, 2026. The arrests come after a surge…
Uganda is accelerating efforts to build local manufacturing capacity through partnerships that support the assembly of electric motorcycles and value addition within the country’s priority export clusters. According to Odrek Rwabwogo, chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development, the initiative is part of a strategy to strengthen Uganda’s industrial base while…
A list highlighting what he described as Africa’s most influential international brands has sparked debate online after it was shared by veteran journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo. Posting on social media, Onyango-Obbo invited discussion on what he considers the continent’s strongest global brands, ranging from corporations and technology firms to athletes, cultural icons and tourism initiatives. “Africa’s…
A fire outbreak in Kalerwe Market, one of Kampala’s busiest trading hubs, has left traders counting heavy losses after several businesses and workshops were destroyed in the blaze. According to local media reports, the fire broke out in the Kalerwe area of Kampala and quickly spread through a furniture workshop near the market, sending thick…