Uganda has achieved a significant diplomatic and technical victory, securing one of the eight seats designated for African states on the influential International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council for the 2025–2028 term. This election, which took place at the 42nd…
Uganda has issued a compelling call to global investors, confidently positioning itself as Africa’s next preferred destination for oil and gas investment. This confidence is anchored in a definitive timeline for the construction of a major national asset: the Uganda…
In a significant move to bridge Uganda’s massive insurance gap, Stanbic Bank, through its Bancassurance arm, has officially partnered with Liberty General Insurance and SafeCar by SafeBoda to launch Protecta Bode. This new solution is specifically designed to make essential vehicle protection affordable and accessible to drivers, particularly young entrepreneurs, who are currently priced out […]
The Parliament of Uganda has rejected the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024, arguing that the proposed legislation fundamentally fails to address the country’s actual energy crises. This follows a highly charged plenary sitting on September 17, 2025, during which legislators asserted that the Bill, although well-intentioned, focuses on superficial measures such as appliance labelling […]
The Government of Uganda has vowed to investigate a recent BBC documentary exposing a human trafficking ring allegedly targeting young Ugandan women in Dubai. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre on September 30, 2025, Hon. Esther Anyakun Davinia, Minister of…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), led by the Minister of State for Animal Industry, Hon. Bright Rwamirama, and Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama is actively participating in the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock…
The newly launched Stanbic Green Tech Accelerator is set to be a transformative force, placing the economic empowerment of Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) at the heart of Uganda’s sustainable development agenda. This two-year initiative, a strategic partnership between Stanbic…
Direct Pay Uganda (DPO Pay Uganda), a prominent force in the online payments sector, has officially completed its rebrand to Network International. This significant change, which received regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda, aligns the Ugandan operation with its…
Dei BioPharma has unveiled its next bold phase, announcing the commencement of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing at its state-of-the-art facility in Matugga, on the outskirts of Kampala city. This massive undertaking, unveiled over the weekend by Dr. Mathias Magoola,…
The Government of Uganda has launched an aggressive, multi-agency media campaign to combat the pervasive problem of drug theft, which is costing the nation billions of shillings and, more critically, human lives. Led by the National Medical Stores (NMS), the…
The role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the agribusiness sector, is indispensable to Uganda’s economic growth. Recognising this, aBi Finance renewed its commitment to strengthening the financial ecosystem for these enterprises at the 10th Annual National…
In her first major public address since being appointed Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), Felicite Nson unveiled her strategic vision for the company at the PeopleBrand House C-Suite Leadership Dialogue. Speaking on the critical theme of “Leadership Succession…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja on Friday, September 26, 2025, marking a monumental day for Uganda in terms of industrialisation. The event cemented the nation’s position as a regional leader in mobility innovation…
MTN MoMo, under the leadership of Richard Yego as Chief Executive Officer, made a historic announcement on Thursday, September 25, 2025, by officially launching its “Power to Be Borderless” campaign during a function that was held at Hamz Stadium in…
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) conducted a large-scale emergency response drill on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Kabalega Industrial Park in Hoima District, critically assessing the country’s preparedness for potential disasters in the emerging oil and gas sector.…