Forres hero Marlyn gave Beatrice from Uganda life-changing education, and now she’s at Aberdeen University

For Marlyn Somers, seeing Beatrice Tumusiime start her Masters Degree at Aberdeen University was the moment her life’s work came full circle. Marlyn, of Forres, Moray, founded Uganda Aid Person to Person in 2006, giving Ugandan children access to education …

Why gold is now an important export for Uganda’s economy

In the last 10 years, there is no doubt that gold has become Uganda’s most important export. In fact, it is now the single-largest export earner, contributing above of 42 percent of Uganda’s export earnings. In the 10 years to June 2024, gold exports have …

Emirates Boosts Africa Network With New Flights to Uganda, Ethiopia and South Africa

Emirates has bolstered its presence across Africa, with the introduction of additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda; Addis Abba in Ethiopia; and Johannesburg, South Africa. Once the additional frequencies are activated, Emirates will provide 161 weekly …

PM Nabbanja urges more support to Uganda as UN marks 79th anniversary

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has asked the United Nations to continue supporting Uganda’s development agenda. In her speech delivered by Ms Hellen Asamo, the State Minister for Disability Affairs to the congregation during the commemoration of the 79th …

Africa CDC tracks concerning mpox rise in Uganda

As mpox activity continues at a brisk pace in Africa's main hot spots, concerns are rising about an expanding outbreak in Uganda, an official with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said today. Over the past week, 2,345 …

Bbanka ya Uganda ekubirizza abantu okwetanira okutereka ssente

Bbanka ya Uganda ekubirizza abantu okwetanira okutereka ssente Bbanka ya Uganda ekubirizza abantu okwetanira okutereka ssente, mubifo ebirambikiddwa mu mateeka okwewala okubulankanya ssente zaabwe. Abakulu mu bbanka eno bagamba buli muntu yanditerese …

Uganda health minister tours Rwanda's Marburg facilities

EU Pledges UGX 41.4 Billion to Boost Uganda’s Tourism 

The European Union (EU) recently announced a substantial boost to Uganda’s tourism sector, pledging €10 million (equivalent to UGX 41.4 billion). This new financial injection is set to improve the image and visibility of Uganda as an attractive, …

Coffee shake-up: Uganda’s biggest gamble

Uganda's coffee industry faces a pivotal moment as Parliament deliberates on the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024, which proposes to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and integrate its functions into the Ministry of …

The Serbia agreement: Uganda's right move for export expansion

Last week, Uganda took a historic step in elevating its global trade standing, forging a path into Eastern Europe and the Balkans through a ground-breaking agreement with Serbia. This isn’t just an agreement on paper; it’s a strategic move that broadens …