Ugandan Shilling Weakens Amid Dollar Demand from Importers
Kampala — The Ugandan shilling weakened slightly on Tuesday due to increased demand for dollars from merchandise importers and commercial banks, traders reported. This development...
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Opposition Headquarters Besieged Amid Rising Tensions in Uganda
KAMPALA – Peaceful rallies launched last month against controversial tax hikes have degenerated into deadly violence on several occasions, escalating tensions in the country. On...
South Sudan Accuses Uganda of Land Encroachment in Eastern Equatoria
NAIROBI — Tensions are escalating between South Sudan and Uganda as accusations of land encroachment along their shared border in Eastern Equatoria continue to mount....
Ugandan President Museveni Warns Anti-Corruption Protesters: “Playing with Fire”
KAMPALA — Ugandan protesters planning to defy a ban on an anti-corruption march are “playing with fire,” President Yoweri Museveni warned in a televised address...
Uganda’s King Mutebi II Denied Visa Extension in Namibia
KAMPALA – King Mutebi II of Buganda, who has been receiving medical treatment in Namibia since April, has been denied a visa extension, according to...
Uganda’s Fuel Prices Surge Despite Deal with Vitol Bahrain
KAMPALA — Uganda’s ambitious attempt to lower fuel prices in Kampala through a direct purchase agreement with Vitol Bahrain has failed to deliver the expected...
Uganda Airlines Expands Route Network with New African Destinations
KAMPALA — Uganda Airlines unveiled ambitious plans today to enhance its route network with the addition of three new destinations across Africa, aiming to bolster...
Ugandan Officials Convicted of Corruption Permanently Barred from Public Service
KAMPALA — Ugandan officials convicted of corruption will be permanently barred from serving in public office, according to a new resolution passed during a Cabinet...
Uganda’s Fuel Import Initiative Faces Challenges in Kenya
NAIROBI — In a setback to Uganda’s efforts to secure affordable fuel imports, a dispute has emerged over bond fees at Kenya’s port of Mombasa....
Ugandan Tiktoker Sentenced for Insulting President and First Family on TikTok
KAMPALA — A 24-year-old man has been sentenced for using hate speech and insulting Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son....
