The Office of the Prime Minister (Uganda) has issued a warning about potential disaster risks following the release of the March–April–May (MAM) 2026 Seasonal Rainfall Outlook. The forecast, released by the Ministry of Water and Environment (Uganda), indicates that most parts of Uganda are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during the country’s first…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda’s wealth landscape was thrust into fresh debate in January 2026 after Bossip Africa released its inaugural Billionaires Index, ranking Hamis Kiggundu as the richest individual in the country with an estimated net worth of US$1.3 billion. The ranking marked a significant shift in the country’s billionaire hierarchy and triggered a wave…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government of Uganda is considering submitting a bid to host the 2031 FIFA World Cup, building on momentum from the country’s successful bid to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The announcement was made by Kedrace Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports (Uganda), while appearing before…
Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Okello Oryem, has confirmed that the government is engaged in negotiations aimed at securing a reduced sentence for a Ugandan woman reportedly facing the death penalty in Syria. Speaking to local media, Oryem said diplomatic channels have been activated to seek clemency or a commutation of the sentence. “We…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has intensified efforts to attract high-value leisure travellers from Europe following a tourism marketing roadshow conducted in the BENELUX region, covering Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The delegation, which included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda), the Uganda Wildlife Authority, and private sector tour operators, engaged…