For decades, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), under the leadership of Fred Bamwesigye as the Director General, stood as a symbol of national pride, driving remarkable growth in regional aviation. It spearheaded record passenger numbers, modernised infrastructure, and cemented…
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…
In a nation where agriculture is the backbone of the economy and a significant percentage of the population relies on it for survival, the story of Celestine Suubi and Suubi Agro Company Limited is a powerful testament to how strategic…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU), under the leadership of Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, early this week participated in the Treasurers and Insurance Roundtable held in Washington, D.C., USA a pivotal global convening that brought together leading practitioners from the humanitarian…
Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, the Head of Public Service, has urged Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and Town Clerks across Uganda’s local governments to move beyond routine duties and assert their presence through proactive, community-driven leadership. Nakyobe delivered the remarks today during…
Stanbic Bank Uganda under the leadership of its able Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kenneth Mumba, has invested at least Shs1 trillion in various initiatives in a bid to drive Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, mirroring the government’s efforts to fight poverty in…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has rejected a request by Rwandan settlers, also known as ‘Bavandimwe’, to be recognised and registered as Ugandan citizens with dual nationality, in a move that reiterates Uganda’s stance on national identity. The President made his…
In a powerful testament to the transformative potential of grassroots economic empowerment, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this week concluded his Parish Development Model (PDM) Zonal Tours in the Greater Mukono sub-region, including the remote Buvuma Island. His visits highlighted inspiring…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) is being lauded for its pivotal role in driving Uganda’s socio-economic transformation, significantly contributing to the nation’s economic growth and the realisation of the government’s development goals. Through strategic investments in key sectors, such as…
The appointment of Allen Kagina as the chairperson of the Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) council is a significant milestone in the development of Uganda’s education sector. Kagina, formerly the Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA),…
The agricultural sector is a vital component of Uganda’s economy, providing livelihoods for millions of people and contributing significantly to the country’s GDP. According to the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) 2025, presented by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last…
As the world grapples with the challenges of poverty and unemployment, a distinguished Agripreneur and Presidential Adviser on value addition, Dr. Hillary Emma Musoke, is calling on youths to leverage on agriculture to break the chains of generational poverty. According…
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is a poverty alleviation project that has been transforming lives and empowering communities in Uganda ever since it was launched by the government in 2022. As part of this wealth creation tour in Greater Luwero…
The pharmaceutical industry in Uganda is poised for a significant global impact after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted an application from Dei BioPharma for the review of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for liraglutide, a treatment…
Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, has unveiled the government’s ambitious National Science, Technology, and Innovation (NSTI) strategy, which is aimed at driving economic transformation. The strategy, which Dr. Musenero unveiled today during the…