The Sunrise

11/09/2026

UPDF says it did not withdraw the Tooro Royal Guards from the palace, clarifying that additional security was deployed around the palace and surrounding areas ahead of King Oyo’s burial.

The UPDF disputes claims that Tooro Royal Guards were withdrawn, saying security was reinforced at the palace ahead of King Oyo’s burial.

10/09/2026

Uganda has unveiled seven strategic shifts for the FY2027/28 Budget, focusing on domestic revenue mobilisation, private investment, oil revenue management, jobs, exports and household incomes. Government is also prioritising commercial agriculture, industrialisation, value addition and market access on the path to a USD500bn economy.

Uganda has unveiled seven strategic shifts for the FY 2027/28 budget, focusing on revenue, private investment, jobs, exports and household incomes.

10/09/2026

Uganda has awarded higher education loans to 2,790 students for the 2026/2027 academic year under the Higher Education Students' Financing Scheme (HESFS). The cohort includes 1,400 female and 1,390 male students, with Shs10.720 billion allocated to support beneficiaries.

Uganda has awarded higher education loans to 2,790 students for the 2026/2027 academic year under HESFS, with Shs10.720 billion allocated.

10/09/2026

AUSSOM troops are undergoing a two-week training programme in Mogadishu focused on psychological and integrated influence operations. The course aims to strengthen mission capabilities and help partners counter Al-Shabaab propaganda and hostile narratives in Somalia.

AUSSOM troops in Mogadishu are undergoing two weeks of training in psychological and influence operations to counter Al-Shabaab propaganda and strengthen mission capabilities....

10/09/2026

Government is stepping up efforts to protect public land from encroachment and misuse through a Comprehensive Government Land Inventory. In Mbale, Lands Minister Harriet Ntabazi urged stakeholders to identify, verify and document Government land.

Uganda steps up protection of public land as Minister Harriet Ntabazi urges local governments and stakeholders to support the Comprehensive Government Land Inventory....

10/09/2026

The Ministry of Works and Transport says successful test runs have been conducted for mobile-money payments at designated toll lanes on the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway. Transactions took less than a minute during the trials, potentially allowing motorists to pay and continue their journeys with minimal delays.

'Uganda is testing mobile-money toll payments on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, with trial transactions completed in under a minute.'

09/09/2026

With the Babiito clan backing Prince Edward Kijanangoma and King Oyo’s family insisting his son is the rightful heir, could the dispute reach Uganda’s High Court?

The Tooro Kingdom faces a massive succession crisis after King Oyo's death. The Babiito clan has elected Prince Edward Kijanangoma, but the palace family objects. Read the full truth and research here....

09/09/2026

Princess Elizabeth Bagaya and Princess Ruth Komuntale of the Tooro Kingdom Royal Family have rejected the announcement of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the successor to Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.

09/09/2026

Uganda and Nigeria are pushing for stronger trade and investment ties at the Uganda–Nigeria Business Forum & Exhibition in Kampala, with discussions focusing on AfCFTA, market access, air connectivity and opportunities for private-sector partnerships.

Uganda and Nigeria seek stronger trade, investment and business ties as the Uganda–Nigeria Business Forum focuses on AfCFTA, market access and connectivity.

09/09/2026

URA has extended its Voluntary Disclosure Program for foreign income and assets to June 30, 2027. Eligible taxpayers can declare undeclared or under-declared offshore income and assets and may qualify for waived penalties and interest, subject to the program’s conditions.

URA has extended its voluntary disclosure program for foreign income and assets to June 30, 2027, offering eligible taxpayers tax relief and other benefits.