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About The New Light Paper

The New Light Paper is a Ugandan digital news publication delivering instant news, politics, business, sports, entertainment, and current affairs to readers across Uganda, Africa, and the diaspora. Published by New Light Communications U Limited, a subsidiary of Koom Holdings U Limited, we reach a growing audience of thousands of readers every month.

Our coverage spans the country, from Kampala to the Eastern Region and the Rwenzori sub-region, giving advertisers access to a genuinely national readership. If you want your brand, product, or message to reach an engaged Ugandan audience, The New Light Paper is a strong and affordable choice for online advertising.

Why Choose Us?

Our advertising rates are among the most competitive on the market. Whether your goal is brand exposure, web traffic, or reaching a specific audience, you can select a ready-made package below or contact our commercial team to build something that fits your particular need. All advertising and sponsored content is clearly labelled and handled in line with our Editorial Policy, which keeps our news coverage independent of commercial interests.

Website Advertising Rates

Banner advertisements on thenewlightpaper.co.ug are charged at the following monthly rates:

Ad Type	Monthly Rate (USD)
728×90 (Leaderboard Top)	$300
568×60 (Lower Strip Banner)	$200
336×280 (Medium Rectangle)	$100
300×300 (Square – Sidebar)	$100
150×150 (Small Square – Sidebar)	$50
300×600 (Fat Skyscraper)	$300
160×600 (Small Skyscraper)	$150

Individual Services

In addition to banner advertising, we offer the following services individually:

Service	Rate (USD)
Sponsored Article / Advertorial (we write and publish, clearly labelled)	$80
Press Release Publishing (you supply the text, we format and publish)	$50
Article Writing Only (professional, newspaper-style story)	$50

Advertising Packages (Monthly)

Our bundled packages combine advertising and content for better value:

Package	Monthly Rate (USD)
Trial – 1 small sidebar square (150×150) + 1 press release	$40
Starter – 1 sponsored article + medium rectangle banner	$150
Local Business – 1 sponsored article + medium rectangle + lower strip banner	$250
Business – 2 sponsored articles + leaderboard banner + sidebar square	$350
Premium / Campaign – 4 sponsored articles + leaderboard + skyscraper + social promotion + priority placement	$600
Cross-Platform – 2 sponsored articles + leaderboard banner + 1 week quarter-page e-paper	$500

Annual Partner: Pay for the Business Package annually at $1,500/year and receive approximately two months free.

Political / Campaign Advertising: Available on request. Election-period and political advertising is handled case by case under terms agreed in advance, in line with our editorial independence policy.

E-Paper Advertising

The New Light Paper will publish a daily digital e-paper, with selected editions printed on order. Advertising space is available across the e-paper at the following daily rates:

E-Paper Placement	Daily Rate (USD)
Front Page Strip / Banner (premium)	$150 / day
Full Page	$120 / day
Back Page (premium)	$100 / day
Half Page	$70 / day
Inside Page (standard, full)	$50 / day
Quarter Page	$40 / day

Weekly and monthly discounts: Book seven consecutive days and pay for six. Monthly e-paper bookings receive approximately 25% off the daily rate. Contact our commercial team for exact figures.

Print on order: Selected editions are printed on demand. Print advertising rates are available on request and depend on the print run and specifications.

How to Book

We operate on a first-come, first-served basis and are happy to negotiate terms to either queue your request or refund your contribution if the terms are not agreed. To book advertising, request a custom package, or discuss a partnership, please get in touch:

Email: thenewlightpaper@gmail.com

Phone: +256 702 994255

All rates are quoted in US Dollars (USD). UGX equivalents are available on request. Payment terms are agreed at the time of booking.

Our Commitment

Payment for advertising or sponsored content does not influence our news coverage. All sponsored material is clearly labelled and published under our dedicated Sponsored Content category. Advertisers have no input on our independent reporting. This separation is explained in full in our Editorial Policy and our Ownership and Funding Transparency page.

Publisher: New Light Communications U Limited

Parent Company: Koom Holdings U Limited

Last updated: 31 May 2026