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FDC Calls for Major Tourism Sector Reforms to Drive...

However, according to the Ministry of Tourism, the Ugandan government has earmarked tourism as a top priority for investment. For the 2026/2027 financial year, the government allocated UGX 571.5 billion directly to tourism development and marketing. 

How Global Oil Surge Hits Ugandan Consumer

UNOC’s bulk procurement system and strategic fuel reserves provide some protection against sudden supply disruptions. The company is responsible for bulk petroleum imports and has a mandate to manage storage facilities and strategic reserves, measures intended to strengthen Uganda’s security of supply. However, strategic reserves cannot repeal the laws of the global oil market. If international crude prices remain elevated, the cost of replacing imported fuel eventually rises. Storage can provide breathing room but it cannot permanently insulate Uganda from international prices.

Minister Nabakooba Warns Social Media is Breaking Down Marriages

Nabakooba said social media, when used irresponsibly, can damage relationships by providing a public platform for couples to expose, embarrass or attack each other

HOIMA: Kabalega International Airport Receives First Passenger Aircraft

Kabalega International Airport also called Hoima International Airport is Uganda’s second international airport after Entebbe. Its construction began in 2018 as part of infrastructure for the oil industry in the Albertine Graben, the planned Uganda Oil Refinery, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). It is also intended to support tourism and agriculture in western Uganda.

President Museveni Backs African Integration at Big Fix Conference

“When I came here and heard Pastor Kayanja talking about African integration, I said, ‘Praise the Lord,’ because we have already started the AfCFTA,” Museveni noted.

Archbishop Kaziimba Calls for Govt’s Support for Local Investors

“Twine has told me that his five Fraine Supermarket branches employ 720 people, while his other companies employ more than 600 people. These are jobs being created for Ugandans, and the money generated remains within and continues to circulate in our economy,”Archbishop Kaziimba said.

Minister of Gender Confirms Tooro Succession Process, Coronation Date

According to the statement, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has informed the people of Tooro that he will honour their invitation and attend the coronation.

Why Aggressive Taxation May Not Solve Uganda’s UGX 143.92...

When the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) aggressively enforces digital systems like EFRIS or increases implicit transaction levies on an economy already choked by a 4.1% inflation rate, it doesn’t create wealth but panic.