Tag Archives: Ugandas

Uganda is sitting on a gold rush worth billions — but for most citizens, the shine stops at the headlines. Gold exports have exploded over the past decade, rebounding strongly after a brief slump in 2022/23 caused by a tax dispute that temporarily halted exports. By 2025, Uganda’s gold earnings had surged to an estimated $5.2 billion (Shs 18.8 trillion), …

On Saturday, Jan. 24, U.S. Exchange Alumni Network Uganda (USEA) held their 2026 Vision Board and Goal Setting Session, training for all their members at the American Center in Kampala. The session featured Guest Speaker Diana K. Ninsima, Country Director of BNI Uganda, and was facilitated by MWF Alumna Mago Hasfa. It was hosted by Joel Basoga, President of Fulbright. …

Kampala- Three days after Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo has retired from Judiciary service as the Chief Justice, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni utilizing the powers provided to him by the Constitution of Uganda, has nominated Deputy Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija to lead the Judiciary. Dr. Flavian Zeija before the Parliamentary committee today. (Courtesy photo) “Parliament’s Committee on Appointments chaired by …

As Uganda continues to battle persistent gold fraud scandals that have left foreign investors counting heavy losses, EuroGold Refinery has taken a bold leap onto the global stage, officially opening its main offices in Dubai—the world’s gold capital. The move, announced with fanfare, comes at a time when Uganda’s gold sector remains under scrutiny for fake gold deals, vanished consignments, …

Uganda’s long-awaited national oil refinery has entered its most decisive phase yet, as the government moves closer to sealing a $4 billion partnership with a United Arab Emirates-backed investor, a step that could significantly alter fuel supply dynamics across East Africa. After more than a decade of delays, the project is now advancing towards a Final Investment Decision, expected by …

KAMPALA, UGANDA — As vote counting continues following Thursday’s general elections, opposition candidates are reported to be leading in multiple key constituencies across Uganda, even as the electoral process was marred by a nationwide Internet shutdown and widespread failure of Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs). Preliminary results collated from independent observers, candidate agents, and local media suggest a strong showing …

Uganda’s main opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi—popularly known as Bobi Wine—has warned of widespread unrest if the country’s forthcoming general elections are manipulated to keep President Yoweri Museveni in power, according to reporting by CNN. Speaking amid rising political tension ahead of the 2026 polls, Bobi Wine called on Ugandans to “rise up” should the electoral process be rigged, framing his …

By Alexander LuyimaUganda’s tax system is sinking into a profound crisis of credibility after the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) failed to meet its revenue targets for four consecutive months as 2025 came to a close. Preliminary figures indicate a cumulative shortfall running into trillions of shillings between August and November alone. Yet, in a move that has ignited widespread public …

Kampala — In the face of mounting restrictions on civic freedoms in Uganda, a new Know Your Laws campaign is helping citizens better understand their legal rights and the real-world effects of controversial legislation, organisers and civil society advocates say. The initiative was launched against a backdrop of shrinking civic space in the country, where activists, rights defenders and ordinary …

Kampala — A civic education initiative known as Know Your Laws is transforming public conversation around some of Uganda’s most controversial legislation by translating complex legal texts into clear, accessible information for ordinary citizens, campaign organisers say. The campaign was launched at a time of increasing restrictions on civic space, following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act and the Computer …