Can Shs30bn a year make UBC the Next BBC, CNN or Al Jazeera?

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to inject 30 billion Ugandan shillings annually—approximately $8 million—into the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) as part of efforts to transform the national broadcaster into a modern, competitive public media house. The pledge was reiterated by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, who said President Yoweri…

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Uganda wins “Best in Show – Africa” award

Uganda has been crowned “Best in Show – Africa” at the 2026 Travel & Adventure Show held at the Javits Convention Centre in New York, North America’s largest consumer travel exhibition. The award recognises Uganda’s immersive and interactive showcase that brought the country’s tourism offering to life through premium coffee and Uganda Waragi tastings, gorilla-themed…

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