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KAMPALA, Uganda – CFAO Mobility Uganda has introduced the Suzuki ACROSS Hybrid sport utility vehicle to the local market, anchoring the launch with an aggressive consumer promotion aimed at offsetting …

For any business in Uganda, receiving a tax assessment from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is normal. What is becoming impossible, however, is paying to challenge it. Under Section 15(1) …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed a proposed multi-billion-dollar regional oil refinery initiative championed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, while firmly reiterating that Uganda’s own 60,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Hoima …

Uganda flags off export of high-quality canned pineapples to China – 14th May 2026 A consignment of 140 metric tonnes of high-quality processed and canned pineapples has been flagged off …

Gov’t moves to eliminate agents in vehicle registration shake-up The government is planning major reforms that could eliminate the role of middlemen and car agents in Uganda’s motor vehicle registration …

Jumia scales its sustainable footprint by deploying electric vehicle fleets in Uganda and powering major warehouses with solar energy. Jumia is currently undergoing a significant operational transformation, pivoting toward a …

Uganda’s Drive to Fully Automate Public Procurement: A Defining Reform in 2026 In 2026, the Government of Uganda has embarked on one of its most ambitious governance reforms in decades: …

Uganda’s fuel prices have fallen below regional averages despite global supply disruptions, as centralized procurement and a flexible tax regime begin to pay off—raising fresh questions about East Africa’s divergent …

The prolonged freezing of the account without judicial approval deprived BMS of access to its funds for an “inordinate period,” the court added. The High Court of Uganda has ruled …

The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission warns that recalled infant milk products linked to cereulide contamination remain within expiry dates extending into 2027, raising the risk of continued circulation across …

UCC engages suppliers at inaugural procurement conference The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has held its inaugural Suppliers’ Conference, bringing together government entities, private sector players, and development stakeholders to strengthen …

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has registered significant construction progress in the first quarter of 2026. The developer of the 1,443km, 24-inch diameter heated and buried crude …

As every second, minute, hour, day, and month winds down, Uganda edges closer to its promise—the dawn of oil production. From drilling and completing wells to laying thousands of kilometres …

Infrastructure continues to shape where investment flows and where opportunity thrives. Across East Africa, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is steadily turning the vision of regional connectivity into reality. Kenya’s …

The government is set to launch the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) phase II in July 2026. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) earlier rolled the out …

The Auditor General, Edward Akol, on Thursday presented the 2024/25 Annual Audit Report to Parliament. The report handed to the Speaker of Parliament, Annitah Annet Among, highlights major procurement irregularities …

The Uganda Freight Forwarders Association has expressed growing concern over escalating fuel prices, warning that the trend could significantly disrupt operations, particularly the transportation of goods across the country. According …

For the next nine months, activities in Uganda’s oil fields will be ramped up as the country targets to get its first barrel of oil to the market through a …

In the heart of Port Bell Market, 57-year-old Jane Nakitto carefully arranges colourful fabrics in her stall. But unlike two months ago, she now pauses to record sales on her …

In the heart of Uganda’s Murchison Falls national park, a quiet revolution is underway. Oil exploration, often associated with noise, disruption, and environmental degradation, is being reimagined through a blend …

Uganda and Tanzania have selected a consultant to undertake a feasibility study for the construction of a gas pipeline between the two countries. The selection of the consultant comes more …

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has launched a new imports electronic portal (e-portal) to streamline the inspection and clearance of imports, aiming to reduce delays, enhance transparency, and …

PPDA Onboards ACCU and UDN onto the Contract Monitoring System The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has taken a bold step in strengthening accountability and citizen …

Kampala, Uganda | Vivo Energy Uganda and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, today formalized a landmark partnership to develop significant …

Uganda is charting a deliberate path towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Guided by its National Energy Transition Plan, the country aims to achieve universal access to affordable, modern …

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has called on local suppliers to embrace joint ventures as a strategic approach to increase their competitiveness in Uganda’s fast-growing oil and gas sector. …

Dr Cosmas Mwikirize At this year’s National Science Week at Kololo Ceremonial grounds, Uganda’s ambitions echoed loud and clear: not only is the country ready to bring its innovations to …

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), the state-owned entity responsible for developing, operating and maintaining the country’s railway, marine and associated transport infrastructure, is progressing with key rehabilitation projects aimed at boosting …

UNOC and KPC officials after interaction with oil marketing companies in Kampala Kenya Pipeline Company Limited has agreed to resolve key issues that affect the supply of petroleum products to …

Maj. Gen. Paul Kisesa Simuli, the High Commissioner of Tanzania to Uganda (middle),  Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of PAU (right), and EACOP Managing Director  Guillaume Pierart (left) being shown some …

Nearly 37,000 tendering firms have been enrolled into national digital procurement platform, which now boasts over 130,000 users Tanzania has by June 2025 registered 38,163 tender entities, into the transaction portal, among …

The airline is moving towards a mixed fleet model that will see the acquisition of eight new jetliners, alongside a short-term leasing strategy to bridge immediate capacity gaps.  Uganda Airlines …

This expedited service will be facilitated by a network of motorbike delivery personnel equipped with a dedicated app.  Mr. Fang Ming, HGO’s Managing Director HGO, a subsidiary of China’s Goods …

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (the Authority) is established under Section 8 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, Cap. 412C (the Act) with the mandate of monitoring, assessing …

SBG Securities Uganda Limited, the investment and brokerage subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, has won the 2024 Best Performing Collective Investment Scheme Manager award. Upon receiving the award, Grace …

More than 860 companies have signed up for MTN Uganda’s digital supply chain platform for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), less than two years after its launch in 2023. Dubbed the …

ENTEBBE, UGANDA: TUESDAY, 17 JUNE 2025: – The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) today formalised a partnership with the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) and the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority …

Australia’s DGR Global Limited recently announced that its exploration license for the Kanywataba oil block in Ntoroko district had expired, with the government of Uganda reclaiming the rights over the …

TotalEnergies EP Uganda and SLB have today handed over specialised educational software and computer hardware to Makerere, Kyambogo and Nkumba universities, with the aim of enhancing their oil and gas …

The Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS) for Dar es Salaam, Dr. Toba Nguvila, has urged people with visual impairments to take advantage of public procurement opportunities instead of resorting to street …

The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) has accredited Bureau Veritas Uganda with an Approved Superintendent status which raises the profile of the company as an internationally recognized quality assurance …

Uganda assumed the co-chairmanship role of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action at the 2025 Spring meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington …

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija chaired a meeting of the steering committee for the implementation of the national financial inclusion strategy (2023-2028) to review progress made. The Committee is comprised of …

The prices of key construction materials such as cement, timber, and crushed stones have recorded a slight but notable decline, according to the latest Construction Input Price Indices and Construction …

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi delivered a keynote address at the Uganda-United Kingdom (UK) Trade and Business Forum at Sheraton hotel, Kampala. Ggoobi said the …

The critical “financing gaps” hindering the advancement of major energy projects in Uganda took center stage at the recent Energy Access Investment Forum press conference. Discussions underscored the urgent need …

In a major boost for Uganda’s export ambitions, Saudi Arabia’s premier budget airline Flynas has kicked off the first-ever direct cargo flights connecting Entebbe and Riyadh — a move that …

Vivo Energy Uganda has concluded its third annual Shell Select suppliers conference, bringing together key suppliers from the Shell Select and Shop network. The event was aimed to celebrate the …

The government has moved to amend the penalty structure governing the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS), scrapping the controversial Shs6M fine imposed on noncompliant taxpayers. Instead, traders will …

Local Ugandan welders have applauded the East African Crude Oil Pipeline company for its recently launched advanced orbital welding training program to equip local engineers and welders with the expertise …