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He is one of at least six people questioned over the Fontainebleau fire that has burned more than 2,000 hectares (some 5,000 acres) and led to about 1,000 people being evacuated.

Uganda Baati has urged businesses to embrace its SafBuild Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) solution, describing it as a faster and more efficient alternative for industrial, commercial and institutional construction projects. The company’s chief executive officer, George Arodi, said the SafBuild system significantly reduces construction timelines compared to conventional brick-and-mortar methods. While traditional const

Education leaders in Lango Sub-region have praised Stanbic Bank Uganda’s National Schools Championship for equipping learners with entrepreneurship, innovation and financial literacy skills, saying the programme complements Uganda’s competency-based education approach and prepares young people for the future.

Rotary Clubs have launched a maternal health initiative in Adjumani District, donating life-saving Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garments worth about Shs22.3 million to strengthen emergency obstetric care and reduce maternal deaths caused by postpartum hemorrhage across the Ma’di Sub-region.

Emma Decox Nyalo A forum of cultural leaders from Lango and Kumam led by John Bosco Ekalu Ekwasu, the head of Kumam in Amolatar district and Sarafin Awany, the chairperson…

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has launched a Shs16 billion project to upgrade the Nkenda–Ishaka distribution network, aiming to reduce persistent power outages, improve electricity reliability and boost power evacuation capacity across Kasese, Rubirizi and Bushenyi districts.

PACEID has unveiled the Uganda Connect International Buyers’ Week 2026, a flagship trade promotion initiative aimed at linking Ugandan exporters with global buyers, attracting investment, and expanding the country’s presence in international markets.

Entrepreneur Abraham Luzzi has emerged as a prominent voice on governance reform, leveraging his business experience to advocate for stronger public institutions, improved service delivery, accountability, and private sector-led economic transformation.

Security officers in Ntungamo have arrested four suspects accused of trailing bank customers and attempting to steal cash after withdrawals, following a joint operation involving traders, boda boda riders and district security officials.

The Abaitira Clan has officially registered with the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, joining other recognized clans in the ongoing registration exercise aimed at strengthening cultural organization and preservation.

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards has cautioned the public against buying fuel from unlicensed roadside sellers, warning that the practice poses fire risks, environmental dangers and financial losses.

The third edition of the State of the Digital Economy conference will bring together policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs and technology leaders to explore how Uganda can convert expanding digital access into jobs, innovation and inclusive economic growth.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz would remain shut until the US ended its "acts of aggression". They also threatened to close off other regional oil and gas export channels.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has launched a leadership retreat to develop reforms aimed at transforming the energy and minerals sector into a key driver of industrialisation, job creation and Uganda’s US$500 billion economy ambition.

Police in Kiboga District have launched investigations into the death of a 15-year-old Senior Three student who drowned in a neighbour’s dam after leaving home following a disagreement with her mother.

The Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU) has appointed Christopher Bakesiga Mugisha as Acting Chief Executive Officer, with the association expressing confidence in his experience and institutional knowledge to drive strategic growth and strengthen services for Uganda’s insurance brokerage sector.

Traders in Nakifuma–Naggalama Town Council are demanding a modern market after a fire destroyed merchandise worth millions of shillings, renewing concerns over poor sanitation, flooding and unsafe trading conditions.

The Buganda Kingdom has called for stronger year-round engagement among coffee stakeholders to attract global buyers and investors, saying Africa’s coffee sector must move beyond annual exhibitions and build continuous trade connections to improve farmers’ earnings and market access.