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Businesses, transport services and banking operations across Kampala, other major towns and highways were disrupted on Saturday morning as Uganda held its inaugural mandatory monthly National Cleaning Day. The exercise, announced earlier by the Office of the Prime Minister and widely publicised through government agencies, mainstream media and social media, nonetheless caught many travellers and […] The post National

Building AI From Toronto, With Kampala in My Bones There is a particular quiet that settles over two founders when they finally stop building long enough to look at what they have built. Sam and I found it on a grey Toronto afternoon, two MacBooks open on the table between us, the same two machines […] The post Two MacBooks and an agent named Bud appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

In Buwate, a fast-growing Kampala suburb, Sharif Ssemwanga is better known as “Uncle Dogs”, a nickname that has become synonymous with one of the city’s growing dog breeding and training businesses. The name, coined by friends and customers, reflects a journey that transformed a childhood fascination with dogs into a thriving enterprise centred on breeding, […] The post From Kamwokya streets to a dog empire: The rise

By Eman Yonah Oruk and Joshua Olomo: Oyam:Desist from false prophets who have become widespread in Uganda today. The call was made by Rev. Canon Robert Edinga, Archdeacon of Oyam Urban Archdeaconry and Zonal Coordinator of Oyam District in Diocese of West Lango, during a historic service at Apworocero Parish headquarters. The occasion featured the confirmation of 157 candidates, the commissioning of the Reverend’s house, and the official opening of Apworocero Parish.

KAMPALA — The Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) has used Uganda’s inaugural National Cleaning Day to highlight the connection between a healthy environment and economic empowerment, joining Emyooga beneficiaries to clean Usafi Market in Kampala. MSC officials and traders under the Emyooga programme participated in the nationwide sanitation exercise on Saturday, July 25, 2026, arguing that […] The post MSC Links Wealt

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) has challenged the recent wave of public arrests of district engineers during anti-corruption operations. The engineers’ professional body argues that while corruption in public works must be confronted, government risks overlooking the deeper structural problems responsible for poor infrastructure across local governments. Speaking … The

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., in partnership with Buganda Kingdom, has today officially broken ground for the construction of the Kabaka Daudi Chwa II EACOP Stadium Buddu in Buddu County, Masaka City. This initiative is part of EACOP’s Social Economic Investment pillar, with a strong focus on youth empowerment and deliberate interventions […] The post EACOP, Buganda Kingdom Groundbreak Kabaka Daud

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The closure of the Daily Monitor has not delivered the expected boost for competing newspapers. Instead, it has exposed the deeper challenges facing Uganda’s print media industry, with many loyal readers abandoning newspapers altogether rather than switching to alternative titles. The Daily Monitor and other Nation Media Group Uganda outlets … The post Daily Monitor closure deepens Uganda’s pr

EACOP, Buganda Kingdom Break Ground for Kabaka Daudi Chwa II Stadium in Masaka ChimpReports

The Government, through State House, has invested Shs1 billion in a modern value-addition facility at the Sebei Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Kween District, strengthening efforts to increase farmers’ incomes, reduce post-harvest losses and promote agro-industrialisation in the Sebei sub-region. The investment includes a maize milling plant, an animal feed processing unit and modern […] The post State

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Nearly a month after the closure of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, many viewers, listeners and readers say they have lost access to trusted news sources. Audiences of NTV Uganda, Spark TV, KFM, Dembe FM and Daily Monitor told Uganda Radio Network they have either stopped following news or turned to … The post News consumers miss NTV, Daily Monitor appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

KAMPALA — Thousands of Ugandans on Saturday took part in the country’s inaugural National Cleaning Day, sweeping streets, clearing drainage channels, collecting garbage, and cleaning public spaces in a nationwide exercise aimed at improving sanitation and preventing disease. The campaign, held from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., was officially launched by Vice President Jessica Alupo, […] The post Ugandans Sweep Streets as

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Minister of State for Industry, David Bahati, has urged manufacturers to play an important role in creating cleaner and safer communities. “A clean environment does not belong to one group, one sector or one community. It is a shared responsibility that unites us all,” he said. He was … The post Bahati hails Uganda Baati, Manufacturers’ Association at launch of cleaning day appe

Residents, students, teachers and local leaders across Mukono District joined the inaugural monthly community work exercise on Saturday, with officials urging communities to revive the culture of communal work to improve sanitation, protect the environment and prevent disease.

The US Embassy in Kampala has dismissed reports that Uganda's exports to the United States will face a 30% tariff, clarifying that the country is not among the 60 economies targeted under the latest Section 301 trade action announced by the Trump administration over forced labour concerns.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The effects of the conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe have dominated the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the Monetary Affairs Committee of the East African Community, which just ended in Uganda. All seven governors of the central banks (minus DRC) decried the conflicts that export inflation to … The post How EAC Central Banks are responding to geopolitical tensions appeared first on The

Lira City authorities have intensified waste management efforts by enforcing a polluter-pays policy, promoting waste sorting at source and warning that participation in the government's monthly clean-up exercise will be mandatory as officials seek to tackle mounting garbage and improve urban sanitation.

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), best known for its beer portfolio, has expanded into Uganda’s fast-growing spirits market with the launch of Kyooto Waragi, positioning the new brand as a premium-quality alternative in a category often challenged by counterfeit and illicit products. The launch, held at the Ndere Cultural Centre in … The post Nile Breweries enters spirits market with l

EACOP, Buganda break ground on Buddu community stadium in Masaka PML Daily

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For years, Africa’s music industry has been dominated by artists emerging from established entertainment capitals such as Lagos, Johannesburg and Nairobi. But the rise of digital streaming and content platforms is beginning to redraw that map, creating opportunities for artists working far from the continent’s traditional music hubs. The … The post West Nile gospel artist’s continenta