One of UCAA’s buses made by Kiira Motors Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has received two (2) electric buses from Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), bringing their fleet to three. Makerere University leads with four electric buses in Uganda’s green mobility revolution. The two electric buses were handed over by Dr.
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Officials from TotalEnergies EP Uganda are joined by stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to launch the company’s Social Report 2025 TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU), in partnership with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, convened the inaugural Tilenga Social Performance Forum at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel under the theme “Catalysing
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Airbus A330 soared through the skies on its maiden flight to Mumbai, India/Courtesy photo Uganda Airlines, the National carrier of the Republic of Uganda, has announced the signing of a new interline partnership with Air India, India’s leading global airline. The agreement that took effect on the 25th of August
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Uganda’s total national debt reached USD 32.33 billion (about UGX 116.21 trillion) at the close of the 2024/25 financial year, up from USD 25.63 billion (UGX 94.72 trillion) at the end of June 2024. According to the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, the debt stands at 51.3 percent
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Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park Negative travel advisories, reports of human rights abuse by state security agencies as well as the controversial anti-homosexuality law continue to have a heavy toll on Uganda’s tourism sector. Countries like the United States of America, Canada, and the UK among others have maintained
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Minister Mugarra (second left) at the launch of the world tourism day 2025 Uganda’s tourism sector is roaring back, posting double-digit growth in both arrivals and earnings, fresh government figures show. In the first six months of 2025, more than 765,000 visitors came into the country, up from 678,811 in
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Some of the aviation stakeholders in a group photo on day one of the training Aviation stakeholders in the East African region are undergoing a three-day training on regulatory excellence at Protea Hotel, Entebbe. The training that runs from September 1-3, 2025 is being contacted by experts from Boeing International
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Varieties of cereals on sale at one of the stores in Busia Main Market in Busia Municipality. Small-scale cross-border traders in Busia Municipality have decried what they call unfair trade restrictions imposed by Kenyan authorities, accusing them of blocking access to cereal markets across the Busia-One Stop border point. The
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Panellists at the 9th High-level Economic Growth Forum held at Kampala Serena Hotel last week The Government of Uganda has been advised to register all artisanal miners and implement a traceability programme that will enable gold buyers trace the origin of all gold exported by Uganda in order to restore
Read MoreEquity Bank is set to showcase its diaspora services at the Uganda Uganda North America Association Convention which opens today in New Orleans. The annual gathering brings together Ugandans living abroad, policymakers and business leaders to explore opportunities for investment, networking and community development. Equity Bank says its participation is
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