The recent handover of Umeme’s distribution assets to the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s energy sector. This development is expected to profoundly impact the country’s economic growth, as it paves the way for…
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) has taken a significant step towards transforming the country’s mining sector with the appointment of Dr. Gerald Banaga-Baingi as its Executive Director. This move is expected to bring about a new era of growth,…
The exhibition’s theme, “Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices for Artificial Intelligence Integration in Higher Education in Uganda,” highlighted the importance of leveraging AI in learning. Prof. Mary Okwakol, Executive Director of NCHE, emphasized the potential of AI in addressing pressing…
Uganda’s coffee industry is experiencing a significant surge, with exports reaching unprecedented heights. According to a recent report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, coffee exports in February 2025 totaled 555,756 60-kilo bags, worth a staggering US$167.68…
A team of innovative Ugandan researchers, led by Fiona Magoba and Louis Muhindo, has developed a groundbreaking mobile application, PeDD, which empowers farmers to diagnose crop diseases instantly and receive expert recommendations for treatment and prevention. This cutting-edge technology has…
In a bid to combat deforestation and promote sustainable development, the government of Denmark has pledged to partner with Uganda on a massive reforestation campaign in an initiative that aims to plant at least 29 hectares of trees in the…
The Ugandan government‘s decision to ban doctors and medical personnel employed by the state from owning and running private facilities is a move aimed at improving service provision in the health sector. This directive, set to take effect on July…
The private sector has a critical role in promoting sustainable water usage and mitigating the effects of climate change. This was emphasized by officials from Stanbic Bank Uganda and Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) during a panel discussion organized by the…
In a strategic move to expand its product offerings and cater to premium customers, Crown Beverages Limited has launched Nivana Packaged Drinking Water in sleek glass bottles. This innovation not only responds to customer demand but also supports environmental sustainability,…
As Uganda’s oil and gas sector continues to evolve, strategic partnerships have emerged as a vital component for driving growth, productivity, and profitability. According to Ali Sekatawa, Director Legal, at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), partnerships at all levels…
Uganda’s economic transformation can only be achieved through sustainable development, according to Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of the Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL). This statement emphasizes the crucial role sustainable development plays in driving economic growth while mitigating climate change.…
The government of Uganda has, through the Climate Change Department (CCD), launched the Climate Mobility Blueprint for Uganda, a groundbreaking initiative developed by the Global Climate Center for Climate Mobility (GCCM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment.…
The Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Ernest Rubondo, has hailed insurers in Uganda for their transparency in declaring revenue from the oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Insurance Consortium for Oil and Gas Uganda (ICOGU…
To streamline Uganda’s mortgage financing sector, the Central Bank has tabled before Parliament a Bill that seeks to protect borrowers’ properties from being attached. The Mortgage Refinancing Institutions Bill 2025, which was tabled before the Parliament last week, states that…
The government of Uganda has allocated Shs60 billion towards the completion and operationalization of the Coffee Value Addition Plant in Ntungamo District. The Coffee Value Addition Plant, being overseen by Nelson Tugume, the proprietor of Inspire Africa Coffee Group, is…