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Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) are increasingly becoming a lifeline for entrepreneurs who struggle to access affordable financing, with leaders saying the member-driven model is helping communities build businesses, create jobs, and achieve inclusive economic growth through collective savings.

Residents of Kibaale District have accused officials of corruption and unnecessary delays in the processing of land titles, saying the challenges continue to fuel land conflicts and deny vulnerable communities secure land ownership. The concerns were raised during a Uganda Land Commission sensitisation on the Systematic Land Adjudication and Certification programme.

Residents of Bukasa-Lwamikoma Village in Kituntu Sub-county, Mpigi District, have appealed for increased police presence and night patrols, saying rising cases of robbery and harassment by local youth have left the community living in fear.

Rwanda’s sponsorship partnership with Aston Villa represents a bold attempt to market Africa’s tourism potential globally, but political rivalries and selective criticism risk overshadowing a strategy that many African countries could learn from. The bigger question Africa should ask is not why Rwanda is investing in global visibility. The question is why more African countries are not doing the same.

Lira, Uganda | Entrepreneurs in the Lango Sub-region have been urged to embrace strong leadership, prudent financial management, and customer-centred business practices to enable their enterprises to grow sustainably and…

The Ssaza Chief of Ssingo has urged residents to improve productivity and embrace value addition to boost household incomes, as coffee farmers appealed for stronger action against theft and counterfeit farm inputs that continue to undermine the sector.

Doctors, lawyers and human rights advocates have raised concerns about the management of Erias Lukwago’s health while in custody, arguing that the case highlights broader questions about medical ethics, prisoners’ rights and access to healthcare in detention facilities.

China invested heavily in highways over the past three decades, helping lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty through increased trade and industrialisation. South Korea's remarkable economic transformation was equally supported by strategic investment in transport infrastructure that connected industries, ports and cities.

With customer expectations rising and competition intensifying across industries, business leaders are being challenged to place customer experience at the heart of organisational strategy. The Customer Experience Association of Uganda's CEO Breakfast 2026 will bring together executives from across sectors to explore how customer-focused leadership can improve service delivery, strengthen competitiveness and drive su

Police in Mityana Municipality have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found with fatal stab wounds inside her home. The victim, Lydia Nansubuga, was discovered after a neighbour followed up on a child who had gone to buy groceries at her retail shop. Detectives have recovered a suspected murder weapon and are appealing to the public for information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible.

Swangz Avenue co-founder Benon Mugumbya has addressed speculation surrounding singer Zafaran’s departure from the record label, insisting that the split was amicable and based purely on business considerations. Questions about the singer’s exit emerged after Zafaran announced through a public statement that she had parted ways with Swangz Avenue, adopted a new stage name, and […] The post Benon Mugumbya clarifies Zaf

Veteran musician Jose Chameleone has spoken candidly about the end of his marriage to Daniella Atim, saying he has accepted that every chapter in life has its beginning and its end. Appearing in a recent television interview, the Leone Island boss revealed that the two have already filed for divorce and are now nearing the […] The post Chameleone thanks Daniella for withstanding his personality first appeared on Sqoo

Singer Jose Chameleone has opened up about the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey, revealing that despite suffering major financial losses and failed investments over the years, he has no plans of giving up on business. Speaking about his ventures, the Leone Island boss said he has always sought to diversify his income beyond […] The post Chameleone reflects on failed business ventures, unveils new magazine

The controversy surrounding the paternity claims involving the late Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero has taken another twist after musician Bruno K shared fresh details about one of the individuals who underwent DNA testing. Speaking after hosting Ekiboozi Nende Kafeero, Bruno K said one of Kafeero’s younger brothers disclosed that Paul Ssentongo, one of […] The post Dream reportedly led man to seek Kafeero DNA t

Petroleum tankers parked at a fuel storage facility in Jinja, Uganda, 23 May 2020 © Uganda Business News Uganda’s annual inflation rose in May, driven by a sharp acceleration in fuel and transport costs linked to higher global oil prices, reinforcing concerns at the Bank of Uganda over mounting external inflation pressures even as food prices remained relatively subdued. Annual headline inflation increased to 3.2 per

The oil and chemical tanker Petrel Pacific at a port terminal in Australia in October 2021 © Unsplash The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Uganda (BoU), at its meeting held on 14 May 2026, maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75 per cent. The Committee assessed that, although risks arising from the conflict in the Middle East could exert upward pressure on inflation, the current monetary policy s

Financial services posted their strongest ever growth in the Bank of Uganda’s business tendency survey in April, with sub-sector indicators pointing to strong confidence in the sector © Unsplash Uganda’s private sector accelerated at the start of the second quarter, with the headline purchasing managers’ index rising to its highest reading in five months — even as the Bank of Uganda’s broader business tendency survey

Coffee export volumes increased modestly in March, while weaker international prices cut revenues © Unsplash Uganda’s coffee exports rose modestly in March, but weaker global prices meant that earnings were lower. The country exported 671,152 60-kilogram bags during the month, valued at $173.4mn (Shs646.7bn), according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. Volumes increased 3.2 per cent year

Inflation edged higher in April, driven by a renewed pickup in energy and transport costs © Edgar R. Batte/Uganda Business News Uganda’s inflation edged higher in April, driven by a renewed pickup in energy and transport costs, even as underlying price pressures in food and core components remained contained. Annual headline inflation rose to 3 per cent in April, up from 2.8 per cent in March, according to data from

Standard & Poor’s headquarters in Lower Manhattan, New York City © Haydn Blackey (Flickr) The rating agency S&P Global’s Africa Credit Rating Trends 2025 reviews the past year’s rating activities and analyses the continent’s prospects for 2026. It is an important document because it interprets underlying drivers of creditworthiness. It shapes how global investors and policymakers understand risk, opportunity and refo

© Unsplash Uganda’s electricity regulator has kept tariffs broadly unchanged for the second quarter of 2026, as a strengthening shilling offset a modest rise in global fuel prices. The Electricity Regulatory Authority said the approved end-user tariffs for April to June reflect a shift in underlying macroeconomic drivers, but one that ultimately leaves pricing largely stable. The Ugandan shilling strengthened to Shs3