A dark shadow of disease control is being cast over livestock farmers in Western Uganda ahead of this year’s festive season following an outbreak of anthrax in the region. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has activated…
Uganda’s financial sector is taking a decisive stand against the escalating threat of economic crime, recognising that the battle must be fought on two separate fronts: the enduring challenges of traditional fraud and the rapidly evolving complexities of the digital…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is rapidly shifting from a policy ambition to a reality, with an increase in national-level activities underscoring Africa’s commitment to economic integration. Recent developments in Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Angola, actively supported by the…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has taken a decisive leap toward realising Uganda’s ambitious clean energy goals with the official launch of the Clean Cooking Unit (CCU). Unveiled during the high-profile Renewable Energy Conference 2025 (REC25) and…
Uganda is set to transform its climate challenges into massive investment opportunities, an agenda driven by the recent introduction of the nation’s green taxonomy. This was the central theme of the opening panel at the Green Finance Dialogue Forum 2025,…
In a strategic move to solidify its position as one of Africa’s most captivating travel destinations, Uganda successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Lusaka, Zambia, from October 17–19. Held under the evocative theme “Experience the Pearl of Africa,” the…
The East Africa Capital Markets Conference (EACMC 2025), hosted a few days ago in Kampala by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), signalled a definitive shift for the region’s financial landscape. Under…
Uganda has embarked on a decisive path toward a fully digital economy with the launch of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (FY 2025/26 – FY 2029/30). Unveiled at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Kampala,…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the nation’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), is intensifying its efforts to secure essential resources for the country’s socio-economic transformation. This was highlighted this week by a high-level engagement with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), which…
In a powerful demonstration of corporate responsibility intersecting with strategic growth, Glovo, a leading on-demand multi-category delivery platform, and community-based organisation Haba Na Haba have announced a compelling milestone: the successful rescue and distribution of 2,712,061 meals to food-insecure communities…
Uganda has achieved significant international recognition at the prestigious World Food Forum’s (WFF) flagship event in Rome, Italy, where the country was honoured as an outstanding global leader in the implementation of the South-South Cooperation Project. The award, announced during…
Mobile Money has transformed Uganda’s financial landscape, but with convenience comes complexity. As mobile money platforms become central to the economy, the battle against fraud intensifies. This challenge is front and center during this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and to achieve…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has sounded a clear and urgent alarm this Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “Early Detection Saves Lives.” As the leading cancer among women in Uganda, the disease presents a formidable public health challenge, yet one that…
The celebration of Emirates Airlines’ 25th Anniversary of operations in Uganda this week has cast a spotlight on the pivotal role of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) in positioning Entebbe International Airport (EBB) as a secure, compliant, and continuously…
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has dealt a significant blow to the operating model of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of the global giant Diageo Plc, under Felicite Nson’s leadership as Managing Director. Diageo…