MTN Uganda has today extended its continued support to the Anglican Church by donating Shs10,000,000 to the Northern Cluster, which is leading this year’s Anglican Martyrs Day celebrations. The symbolic handover ceremony was held on Wednesday morning in Arua and…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Juliana Kagwa, who was appointed today to lead the organisation that’s key at promoting Uganda’s tourism sector. Her appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and…
In a significant move that will give the company great competitive advantage, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) today signed a 5-year MoU with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), to supply Ugandan Missions abroad with Uganda’s iconic gin, Uganda Waragi and…
The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) has appointed Mr. Wilbrod Owor,its Executive Director, as the Secretary for its Central Executive Committee, for a one-year term, spanning from 2025 to 2026. This appointment to the UBA Central Executive Committee (CEC) is a…
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is a poverty alleviation project that has been transforming lives and empowering communities in Uganda ever since it was launched by the government in 2022. As part of this wealth creation tour in Greater Luwero…
Uganda Airlines launched direct flights from Uganda to the United Kingdom early this week, marking a significant milestone in the national carrier’s resurgence. The inaugural flight touched down at London Gatwick Airport on May 18th, 2025, and the Airline will…
The agricultural sector is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, providing livelihoods for millions of people. However, the industry is facing a significant threat from counterfeit agro-inputs, which can have devastating consequences for farmers, the economy, and the country’s food security…
A Ugandan student, Emmanuel Kiyonga, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of pharmaceuticals, developing a drug that cures breast cancer. The drug, named Raloxifene Hydrochloride Solvate-Hydrate, is the first patent secured by the university. Kiyonga, a pharmacy graduate…
The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) has elected Dr. Eng. Harrison E. Mutikanga, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), as Vice President for Africa. Dr. Mutikanga was elected to the position of…
The visit of the National Drug Authority (NDA) to DEI Biopharma Limited’s facility today marks a significant milestone in not only Uganda’s but also Africa’s pharmaceutical industry. This event, according to Dr. Mathias Magoola, the founder and Managing Director of…
Kampala’s skyline is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the vision and expertise of real estate developers like Ashaba Ainea. As the Executive Director of SMS Construction Limited Uganda, Ashaba is behind some of the city’s most iconic projects, including…
Bharat Thakrar, founding CEO of WPP-Scangroup, whose leadership helped shape East Africa’s marketing and communications landscape. His recent return signals a bold new chapter in the industry. In the fiercely competitive world of advertising and communications, leadership is often tested…
MTN Uganda has reappointed Ms. Karabo Nondumo and Dr. Winnie Tarinyebwa Kiryabwire as Non-Executive Directors, demonstrating the company’s commitment to maintaining strong leadership and governance. This move is expected to further enhance MTN Uganda’s competitive advantage and market leadership in…
In a bid to improve yields for maize farmers in the country, Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd has launched MetrazinGold, a next-generation herbicide designed to help Ugandan maize farmers manage weeds more effectively. MetrazinGold is a powerful new herbicide formulated with…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA), which is headed by Fred Bamwesigye as Director General, has issued guidelines for travellers ahead of the Hajj season, which is expected to attract a large number of pilgrims travelling to Mecca via Entebbe…