Kampala District

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has asked the High Court Criminal Division to deny bail to People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) president Erias Lukwago, arguing that his release could jeopardise his trial because of his political influence, the gravity of the charges against him and the risk of interfering … The post DPP opposes Lukwago bail, citing flight risk appeared first on The Inde

Uganda’s Battle to Stop Corruption Before It Enters the Government Payroll By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA, UGANDA — A government job can be the difference between a functioning health centre and one struggling to serve patients; between a classroom with a teacher and one left empty; between citizens trusting public institutions and losing faith in them. […] The post Stop Corruption Before It Enters the Government Payroll-K

Across Kampala, planned power cuts have become an unwelcome part of daily life, disrupting businesses, households and hospitals. Electricity officials say the frustration is temporary, arguing the outages are the price of rebuilding a power network that has struggled to keep pace with one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities. The Greater Kampala Metropolitan Transmission System Improvement […] The post UETCL, UEDCL pro

Kampala International University (KIU) has retained its position as Uganda’s highest-ranked private university, placed second nationally and among Africa’s top 50 universities in the latest July 2026 Webometrics Ranking of Universities. The latest ranking comes shortly after KIU staff and students participated in the prestigious Erasmus+ Exchange Programme at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ) in Türkiye, […] The post KI

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Fuel prices continue to oscillate between 6,300 shilling (1.68 dollars) and 6,700 shillings per litre for both petrol and diesel, contributing most to the high average prices of goods and services in the second quarter of 2026.

The Kampala Archdiocese has launched a three-month food collection campaign to support communities in Karamoja affected by prolonged drought and severe food shortages linked to climate change.

Drs. Nixon Kitimoi and Fixon Akonya Okonye have secured an additional UGX 5.2 billion to advance the next phase of a residential estate in Kampala through their family-owned multi-sector company, Pal and Lisa. The project is expected to deliver 45 single-family homes, designed to meet the needs of a broad range of tenants. The fresh […] The post Drs. Kitimoi and Okonye Secure Additional UGX 5.2 Billion to Drive UGX 1

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Fuel prices continue to oscillate between 6,300 shilling (1.68 dollars) and 6,700 shillings per litre for both petrol and diesel, contributing most to the high average prices of goods and services in the second quarter of 2026. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), at the end of June … The post Fuel hikes threaten Central bank inflation target appeared first on The Independent U

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Revenue Authority registered its first monthly fiscal surplus in six months after stronger-than-expected tax collections helped the government raise more money than it spent in June, according to the Ministry of Finance. Government operations ended the month with a fiscal surplus of about 517 billion Shillings, reversing the projected … The post URA posts first monthly fiscal surplus, h

KAMPALA, Uganda — Growing demand for mobile internet services across East Africa has helped drive Airtel Africa’s Mobile Services revenue to US$607 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up from US$498 million recorded during the same period last year. The company attributed the growth to increasing digital adoption, rising smartphone usage and higher […] The post East Africa’s Data Growth Drives Airtel Africa

KAMPALA — Grain sector stakeholders have called for stronger partnerships, affordable financing and improved compliance with quality standards to make Uganda’s grain trade more competitive in regional and international markets. The call was made during a networking reception organised by the East African Grain Council (EAGC) at Hotel Africana in Kampala on Thursday, bringing together […] The post Grain Sector Stakeho

KAMPALA — The Government of Uganda has officially launched the National Cleaning Days (NCDs) Programme, introducing a mandatory monthly three-hour nationwide sanitation exercise aimed at improving public hygiene, reducing disease risks and promoting community responsibility for environmental cleanliness. The programme was unveiled by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who announced that National Cleaning Days will be [