The Government of Uganda today handed over a fleet of brand-new vehicles to cultural leaders as a way of bolstering its strategic alliance with traditional institutions. This unprecedented ceremony, presided over by a high-ranking government official representing President Yoweri Kaguta…
Uganda’s ambitious ‘Tenfold Growth Strategy’ received a huge boost after the government announced the release of the first tranche of Shs170 billion from the World Bank, earmarked to revolutionise the country’s manufacturing and export value chains through the newly operationalised INVITE…
Centenary Bank on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, launched its Interswitch Quickteller Agent Service, in a landmark move set to redefine financial accessibility across Uganda. This strategic partnership, unveiled at a high-profile ceremony at the Centenary Bank headquarters in Kampala, marks…
Uganda’s promising oil and gas sector is urging its local businesses to unite and innovate through joint ventures, recognising this as a critical strategy to unlock their full potential and secure lucrative contracts in the highly competitive industry. This call…
In a strategic move poised to significantly sharpen its competitive edge and expand market footprint within Uganda’s banking sector, Bank of Baroda Uganda has announced the appointment of Mr. Deepak Kumar Mishra as its new Executive Director to the Board,…
Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal juncture, recognised not merely as a cornerstone of its economies but as the central engine for future prosperity. This was the resounding message from the recent Africa Unlocked conference in Cape Town, South…
Uganda’s long-anticipated ‘first oil’ production target of 2026 appears increasingly precarious, overshadowed by a complex web of environmental concerns, infrastructural deficits, policy ambiguities, and persistent governance challenges. According to Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda…
Today, as Uganda joins the continent in observing the African Anti-Corruption Day 2025, the focus hinges on an important, yet often overlooked, casualty of graft: human dignity. Under the theme, “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption,” Uganda reflects…
In a bid to acknowledge Uganda’s growing innovation landscape, a special delegation from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) on Friday conducted an official visit to the DEI BioPharma Ltd medical facility in Matuuga, Wakiso district. The visit underscored a…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) is taking decisive action to integrate climate change into the nation’s financial bedrock. Speaking on Thursday at the Inaugural National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Finance held at the Serena Hotel, Kampala, Dr. Michael…
Kampala is set for a monumental infrastructure overhaul following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Colas UK, a prominent United Kingdom infrastructure development company. This €250 million (approximately Shs1.05…
A significant step towards bolstering Africa’s sustainable energy future was taken today on the sidelines of the AFRICA 2025 Hydropower and Dams Conference in Accra. The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) and Ghana’s Bui Power Authority officially sealed a…
Uganda’s journey to becoming an oil-producing nation is rapidly accelerating, marked by significant progress on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). In a powerful display of regional collaboration and commitment to oversight, the Boards of the Petroleum Authority of…
One hundred days ago, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) officially took the reins of electricity distribution from Umeme Ltd, ushering in a new era for Uganda’s power sector. This milestone was envisioned as a significant step towards a…
Uganda is poised to join the global community in commemorating World Population Day (WPD) on Friday, July 11, 2025, with national celebrations scheduled at Busaana Town Council Grounds in Kayunga District. Under the captivating theme, “Promoting Population Health and Well-being…