Uganda has secured a major victory on the international standardisation stage, after Eng. James Kasigwa, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), was elected as a Council member of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for the 2026-2028…
The 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit that kicked off in Kampala today has become the platform for a powerful declaration: East Africa is entering an “unstoppable” era of growth, powered by deliberate regional integration and massive capital mobilisation. Held…
FINCA Uganda has secured a major strategic advantage with the appointment of Mr. Alfred Brian Agaba as a new Director. This move is not just an addition to the board; it represents a deliberate step to inject high-level, international expertise…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has initiated a significant change in Uganda’s leadership for fighting corruption by appointing Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), replacing Beti Kamya. The appointment, which maintains the continuity of the…
The Government of Uganda is moving decisively to address challenges in its electricity distribution network, driven by a commitment to power the nation’s rapidly expanding industrial and domestic demand. In a media briefing held on October 7, 2025, at the…
If sleepless nights reveal what leaders worry about, then restful ones reveal something even more telling: the presence of governance that works. Boards are often described as the custodians of purpose, accountability, and strategic direction. Yet in practice, many Boards…
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The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to leveraging the air transport industry as a primary engine for regional integration, tourism, and national economic growth. This was the central message delivered by the UCAA Deputy Director…
Uganda’s digital future is being actively built on the foundations of local innovation, widespread access, and cross-sector collaboration. This was the central theme of the 9th National Conference on Communications (NCC2025), which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to…
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 […]
In a landmark announcement, a new and highly effective HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, is set to be made available at a drastically reduced cost in over 100 low- and middle-income countries within the next two years. This breakthrough development offers…
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…