VP Alupo Calls for Economic Transformation, Cites Peace and Infrastructure

Vice President Alupo urges Ugandans to capitalize on peace and infrastructure for economic growth, advocating for a shift to commercial ...

Uganda's MFA Gen. Jeje Odongo shared key strategies and challenges for continental integration during a prominent panel at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkiye.

4th ANTALYA DIPLOMACY FORUM: Uganda pushes for unified African market to unlock economic potential

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

14/04/2025

Uganda's MFA Gen. Jeje Odongo shared key strategies and challenges for continental integration during a prominent panel at the Antalya ...

The Kampala-Mukono passenger train service in Uganda will resume on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief suspension for urgent repairs on the Namanve embankment. The URC confirms the line is safe and services will restart, providing relief for daily commuters.

Kampala-Mukono train service to resume Monday after repairs

by MUSA MBOGO | REPORTER

14/04/2025

The Kampala-Mukono passenger train service in Uganda will resume on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief suspension for urgent ...

Karuma, Ayago Bridges Closure: Motorists Advised to Plan Alternative Routes

Karuma, Ayago Bridges on Kampala-Gulu Highway to Reopen Monday

by MUSA MBOGO | REPORTER

12/04/2025

Karuma and Ayago bridges on the Kampala-Gulu Highway will reopen to traffic Monday, April 14 after three weeks of maintenance. ...

Toll fees from a Chinese consortium will finance and operate Kenya's railway extension to the Uganda border, following a new funding agreement.

Toll fees to fund Chinese-built Kenya-Uganda Standard Gauge Railway line

by Robert Ayebazibwe | Chief Editor

08/04/2025

Toll fees from a Chinese consortium will finance and operate Kenya's railway extension to the Uganda border, following a new ...

Kampala Council calls for end to open drainage systems

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

05/04/2025

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Kampala Capital City Authority council has called for the phasing out of all open drainage systems ...

The 1,443km EACOP will transport Uganda’s crude oil from the mid-western oil fields to Tanga port in Tanzania. The project’s ownership structure includes TotalEnergies (62%), Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC – 15%), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC – 8%), and Tanzania’s Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC – 15%).

EACOP secures first tranche of funding for oil pipeline

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

27/03/2025

The 1,443km EACOP will transport Uganda’s crude oil from the mid-western oil fields to Tanga port in Tanzania. The project’s ...

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take over Umeme’s role of power distribution in the country.

Uganda Businesses Brace for Electricity Handover as UEDCL Prepares to Take Over From Umeme

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/03/2025

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take ...

Backlash over Chinese Investments in Africa: Debt Dependency and Discontent

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

22/02/2025

Mr Yang Qian, Consultant CN Light, Mr Odrek Rwabwogo, Chair PACEID, Mr. Dai Junwei, Chairman CN Light Technology limited and ...

Power Line Uganda-South Sudan power interconnection project secures $182.1 million funding from AfDB and EU, set for completion by 2028.

AfDB, EU inject $182m into Uganda-South Sudan power link

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/02/2025

Uganda-South Sudan power interconnection project secures $182.1 million funding from AfDB and EU, set for completion by 2028. KAMPALA - The Uganda-South ...

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