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Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Government officials have praised the growing contribution of local enterprises and technology-driven innovation to Uganda’s economic transformation following a high-level visit to the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU). The visit brought together the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Sanjay Tanna, and the Minister of State for Finance, Amina Mukalazi, who toured the …

For years, Jian Namuhenge spent nearly Shs 80,000 every month on charcoal. Like millions of Ugandans, she relied on a traditional charcoal stove for daily cooking, unaware that a more efficient and affordable alternative existed. Today, that same sack of charcoal lasts her almost three months. The difference is not a change in income or lifestyle. It is a technology …

Viewers: 90,007 By Spy Uganda Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to €168.9 million from the United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project aimed at boosting coffee production and strengthening climate resilience. The loan approved on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 during a sitting chaired …

On June 7, the 14th Eastern Region Trade Fair (ERTF), organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), was officially opened by the Umukuuka of the Bugisu region as the chief guest at Mbale Secondary School grounds. The occasion was graced by RCC George William Wopuwa, Mbale City Mayor Joyce Matuka Kidulu, UMA chairman of the advisory committee, Abid Alam, UMA …

Sydney Gongodyo The late Sydney Gongodyo, the Rugby Cranes and Black Pirates forward was laid to rest yesterday in his home district of Bulambuli. At the age of 27, Gongodyo died on Friday, June 5, as a result of injuries he suffered, following a mob attack on him in Bukoto. Gongodyo, who left behind a one-year-old son and a wife …

The regular season of the National Basketball League 2026 ends this Sunday, June 14. There is normally a lot of excitement, when the playoff season is drawing nigh for many in the basketball fraternity. Yet, there still remains some unresolved matters of final standings, and who staves off relegation. For the men, Kampala Rockets have been relegated. But it is …

For years, Jian Namuhenge spent nearly Shs 80,000 every month on charcoal. Like millions of Ugandans, she relied on a traditional charcoal stove for daily cooking, unaware that a more efficient and affordable alternative existed. Today, that same sack of charcoal lasts her almost three months, due to a technology change.  “I am now able to save money and use …

Kampala– Police has confirmed the arrest of Kabugo Henry, a 21-year-old boda boda rider and resident of Old Kira–Kisenyi, to face charges related to murder of Rugby Cranes Star Sylvester Gongodyo. Suspect: Kabugo Henry “Preliminary investigations indicate that Kabugo Henry was captured in video footage of the incident wearing a blue reflector jacket and concealing his face with a black …

Mukono District has strengthened its commitment to agricultural transformation and value addition through the commissioning of a Coffee Production Unit, Coffee Scanning Facility, and Coffee Processing Unit aimed at improving coffee quality, productivity, and farmers’ incomes across the district. Some of the soil testing kits. The facilities were officially commissioned by Mukono District Chairperson Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome together with …

Armed robbers on Tuesday night raided a wholesale shop in Omiya Anyima sub-county, Kitgum district, and made off with more than Shs 10 million in cash, prompting a security operation to track down the suspects. The robbery occurred at about 8 pm in Omiya Anyima Central village, Panyum parish, according to district authorities. Geoffrey Oguti, assistant resident district commissioner (RDC) …