Uganda: Vivo Energy Trains Drivers for Festive Season

Vivo Energy Uganda, distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has launched a defensive driving training program for public transport operators. This… Read more »

Uganda: Malaria's Silent Drain On Blood Supply

While malaria remains a major public health challenge, its impact extends far beyond the immediate illness and death it causes. One of its less recognised but critical consequences… Read more »

Kenya: Airlink Expands Nairobi-Johannesburg Route With 3 Weekly Flights

South African carrier Airlink is set to enhance its connectivity between Nairobi and Johannesburg by introducing three weekly night flights starting March 30, 2025. This expansion… Read more »

Kenya: When Kenya Moves People Out of the Country Illegally

Kenya has been accused by various non-state and state actors of supporting extraordinary rendition, which refers to the secret transfer of people from one country to another… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Mints Billions From Minerals, Oil

The value of Uganda's mineral production has jumped from Shs 19.92 billion in 2020/2021 to Shs 202 billion in 2021/22. That is one of the findings from the country's third report… Read more »

Uganda: URA Destroys Contraband Cigarettes Worth Sh1.6 Billion

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed contraband cigarettes valued at sh1.6 billion that were seized from smugglers. The destruction took place on Wednesday at Luwero… Read more »

Uganda: Insurance Sector Advocates for Local Marine Cargo Insurance Implementation

Efforts to streamline logistics for Ugandan traders have taken a significant step forward as stakeholders rally behind local marine cargo insurance implementation. Emmanuel… Read more »

Uganda: Private Sector Optimism Soars As Stanbic Pmi Hits 55.7

Uganda's private sector remains resilient with the Stanbic Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November climbing to 55.7, up from 52.9 in October. This marks the eighth… Read more »

Uganda: Agriculture Minister Tumwebaze Gives Fresh Directives to Improve Extension Services

The role of Uganda's agricultural extension system was questioned recently when a leading official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) told a… Read more »

Tanzania: European Union Bans Air Tanzania Over Safety Concerns

The European Commission added Air Tanzania to the EU Air Safety List, banning the airline from operating within European Union airspace. This decision follows the denial of Air… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Gold Export Data Continues to Haunt Sector

Where does Uganda source the millions of dollars' worth of gold it exports annually? This question often dominates discussions involving artisanal miners, gold traders, government… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Bank Appoints Mumba Kalifungwa As New CEO

Stanbic Bank Uganda has named Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025, following regulatory approvals. Mumba, who succeeds Anne Juuko,… Read more »

Uganda: IRA Launches 2024 Annual Insurance Innovation Awards

The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) has officially launched the 2024 Annual Insurance Innovation Awards (AIIA). Read more »

Uganda: Court Orders Govt to Compensate Victims of Ex-LRA Commander Kwoyelo

The International Crimes Division of the high Court of Uganda has ordered the government to compensate the victims of convicted former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas… Read more »

Uganda: Reimagining the Role of Ambassadors & High Commissioners in Economic Diplomacy

On a warm May afternoon in 2007, during a critical dialogue between the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the late Hon. David Nalo,… Read more »

Uganda: Smart Agriculture Project to Introduce Black Soldier Fly Rearing in Nebbi

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) plans to introduce rearing of the black soldier fly to Nebbi farmers under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural… Read more »

Uganda: Magistrate Assistants Warned Against Selling Judgments

The Registrar in Charge of Magistrates and Data Affairs, Mary Kisakye Kaitesi, has cautioned Magistrate Grade One Researchers against unethical practices such as selling judgments… Read more »

Uganda/Tanzania: Host Uganda Draws With Tanzania in U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier

Host Uganda settled for a 1-1 draw against Tanzania in their Group A opening match of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone on Sunday. Read more »

Uganda: President Museveni Voices Support For Military Trials of Civilians

President Yoweri Museveni has written a missive in support of the trial of civilians in military courts. He argued that Court Martials have brought peace to the country by taking… Read more »

Uganda: Who Is Canadian-Ugandan Rapper Lanie Banks?

Right from his childhood days in Mbale in eastern Uganda, Micheal Osings aka Lanie Banks, always involved himself in karaoke, dancing scripts and song writing. Even when he moved… Read more »

Uganda: Remittances and Climate Change

The fact that remittances -the money sent home by migrant workers- is often a lifeline for millions of those left behind has been known for a long time. Now, however, the… Read more »

Uganda: Dr Keddi Zuluba Is a Local Hero Among Global Giants

Dr. Steven Eric Keddi Zuluba, a Ugandan philanthropist dedicated to alleviating human suffering and promoting community well-being, has been nominated for the prestigious World… Read more »

Africa: Electrify Africa Launches Electric Mobility Solutions in Uganda

Electrify Africa, a leading innovator in electric mobility solutions, officially launched in Kampala today, as they started what experts see as a revolutionary step toward… Read more »

Uganda: We Must Look Beyond Electoral Reforms

We have continuously talked about the need for constitutional reforms as a country and a lot has ended in talks rather than the actual work. Several people were appointed to the… Read more »

Uganda: Equity Group Paving the Way for Investment in DRC's Emerging Economy

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with its immense natural resources and dynamic economic sectors, is fast becoming a pivotal player in Africa's economic landscape. Equity… Read more »