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…
A critical meeting between the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol E.P., during the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, has reaffirmed a robust strategic partnership aimed at accelerating Angola’s energy transformation and strengthening…
Rwanda is aggressively sharpening its focus on attracting high-impact foreign direct investment (FDI), centering its strategy on global partnerships and a robust reform agenda. This drive was underscored this week by a high-level engagement between the Rwanda Development Board (RDB),…
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 […]
Maize is more than just a crop in Uganda; it is the cornerstone of food security, rural livelihoods, and a key driver of the national economy. The nation’s progress in safeguarding this essential staple against climatic and biological threats is…
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…
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,…