MoMo, the financial technology arm of MTN Uganda, has signed a strategic partnership with the Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) to help digitise the hospitality industry through the use of …
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National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has once again taken aim at Uganda’s ruling establishment, accusing it of orchestrating systematic political violence, betraying its …
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Uganda to Begin Ethanol Fuel Blending in 2025
Uganda’s Ministry of Energy has announced a new fuel policy that will require all petrol sold in the country to be blended with locally produced ethanol starting January 2025, a …
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Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge in May with Over 790,000 Bags Shipped
Uganda’s coffee exports surged in May 2025, buoyed by a successful main harvest in the Masaka and south-western regions, according to the latest report from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority …
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Uganda’s DEI BioPharma to Manufacture $28,000 HIV Drug for Just $50
In a major victory for health equity, Ugandan biotech firm DEI BioPharma has announced plans to manufacture Lenacapavir—a revolutionary HIV treatment recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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Kansai Plascon Donates Shs 50 Million in Paint for Buganda Kingdom’s Bulange Refurbishment
Kansai Plascon Uganda has officially handed over paint and related items worth Shs 50 million to the Buganda Kingdom for the refurbishment of Bulange-Mengo, the kingdom’s iconic administrative headquarters and …
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Uganda Launches Kayoola EVS 2025 Electric Bus
Uganda has officially unveiled the Kayoola EVS 2025, a state-of-the-art electric bus developed by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), marking a major milestone in the country’s journey toward sustainable transportation and …
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Uganda’s President Museveni to Seek Reelection in 2026, Aiming to Extend 40-Year Rule
Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni will officially seek reelection in the upcoming general elections scheduled for January 2026, aiming to extend his nearly four decades in power. The announcement, which …
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Uganda Successfully Evacuates 44 Citizens from Iran Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the safe evacuation of 42 Ugandan nationals and two diplomatic staff from Iran, following the outbreak of open hostilities between …
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Dirty Linens in Ugandan Hospitals Fuel Infection Risk, Experts Warn
A new health sector report has revealed alarming lapses in linen management across Uganda’s healthcare system, with 9 out of every 10 health facilities reportedly failing to follow proper hygiene …